Between the historic, Louisiana cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, countless stories live within the walls and grounds of our ten area plantations which have held watch over the mighty Mississippi for centuries. Enjoy our delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, exhilarating swamp tours, comfortable accommodations and all the richness of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. Plan your history-making adventure today and have your own stories to tell.

1. 10 Most Haunted Places in
New Orleans Plantation Country

2. 10. La Branche Plantation – St. Rose, LA
A horse rumored to once belong to Adolf Hitler, was reportedly housed at the
LaBranche Plantation in St. Charles Parish. Throughout the years, there have been
claims of a ghost horse wandering the property and ghostly activity in the last
standing dependency.
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3. 9. Whitney Plantation – Wallace, LA
Legends of ghosts at the Whitney Plantation have been handed down through
generations in the small town of Wallace. Ghosts of a woman and an enslaved girl
have been seen on the back gallery of the house.
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4. 8. Ormond Plantation – Destrehan, LA
Paranormal activity has been reported at Ormond Plantations since the late
1800’s. Shadow like figures have been seen on the estate. Staff members have
also reported a man in 19th century dress as well as a young woman in one of the
upstairs rooms.
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5. 7. Destrehan Plantation – Destrehan, LA
Several ghosts have been sighted at Destrehan Plantation including one that is
thought to be of the Pirate Jean Lafitte. A ghostly figure was captured on camera
descending the staircase and a rocking horse was seen moving on its own by staff.
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6. 5. Felicite Plantation– Vacherie, LA
Paranormal Investigators recorded ghostly footsteps, doors slamming, and
disembodied voices throughout the Felicite Plantation house. Evidence of spectral
evidence was also recorded at its sister plantation, St. Joseph.
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7. 4. Houmas House Plantation– Darrow, LA
During a renovation of the Houmas House Plantation, a little girl was spotted
several times by the work crew. The ghost is thought to be of a girl who once
resided at Houmas House and died at a young age. The little girl is still seen by
staff and tourists.

8. 3. Manchac Swamp – St. John Parish
A curse by voodoo priestess, Julia Brown was placed on the tiny town of Frenier in
the Manchac Swamp. The area was soon devastated by a powerful hurricane
killing many of the town’s residents. Since then strange lights, screams, and
apparitions have all been reported The town’s cemetery can still be seen in the
Manchac.
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9. 2. San Francisco Plantation – Garyville, LA
Paranormal Investigators captured evidence of Charles Marmillion, the son of a
onetime plantation owner, inhabiting San Francisco’s main house. Ghostly
children have also been spotted playing in the front lawn.

10. 1. Oak Alley Plantation– Vacherie, LA
From floating candlesticks to civil war soldiers, many eerie events have been
recorded at Oak Alley Plantation over the years. Perhaps its most noted apparition
is that of the Lady in Black. She has been spotted and even photographed numerous
times.
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