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1. Rayne - Maison D'Memoire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. St. Francisville Inn, a Romantic Weekend Getaway in Louisiana ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. 1896 O'Malley House, New Orleans

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4. Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast

5. Baton Rouge - The Stockade Bed & Breakfast, a Romantic Trip for Couples

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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6. The Fairfield Place

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7. Breaux Bridge - Cajun Country Cottages

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8. Chateau St. Denis, Natchitoches

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9. Degas House, New Orleans

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10. Natchitoches, LA - Samuel Guy House Bed and Breakfast

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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11. Abbeville - The Caldwell

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12. Ashton's Bed and Breakfast, a New Orleans, Louisiana Getaway

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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13. Covington - Southern Hotel

Category: Unique Accommodations
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14. The Blue Dolphin Inn and Cottages, a Beachfront Getaway for Couples

Category: Unique Accommodations
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15. Marksville - Paragon Casino Resort

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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16. Gonzales - Clarion Hill Conference Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • From historic city inns near famous attractions to quiet country B&Bs, there are many beautiful romantic getaways to choose from when planning a Louisiana vacation.
  • Stay in a former home of a famous French impressionist in New Orleans, check into a cozy loft in Lafayette, or spend a few days in a house in Natchitoches featured in the award-winning film "Steel Magnolias."
  • For a more quiet escape, check into one of the country inns where you will be surrounded by lawns, trees, and lakes.

Driving Distances from New Orleans

New Orleans To     Driving Time
Lafayette2 hours and 5 minutes (135.3 miles via I-10 W)
Natchitoches4 hours (258.2 miles via I-10 W and I-49 N)
St Francisville1 hour 45 min (111.6 miles via I-10 W)
Baton Rouge1 hour 15 min (81.2 miles via I-10 W)
Shreveport4 hours and 45 minutes (326.6 miles via I-10 W and I-49 N)
Breaux Bridge2 hours (127.8 miles via I-10 W)
Folsom1 hour and 10 minutes (52.7 miles via Lk Pontchartrain Cswy)
St Francisville1 hour 45 minutes (111.6 miles via I-10 W)
Houma1 hour (57.4 miles via US-90 W)
Abbeville2 hours 30 minutes 2 hr 33 min (150.2 miles via US-90 W)
Covington50 min (41.3 miles via Lk Pontchartrain Cswy)

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