Destrehan Plantation, New Orleans
13034 River Road • Destrehan, LA 70047
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Discover Destrehan Plantation, where history comes alive. Meet the individuals whose portraits adorn this historic home and learn about the enslaved men and women who established it. Costumed interpreters guide you through the Big House, sharing stories from the yellow fever outbreaks and Civil War. Don’t miss this historic New Orleans plantation tour.
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Destrehan Plantation is located at 13034 River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana, and is one of the closest plantations to New Orleans.
Destrehan Plantation is approximately 25-30 minutes from Downtown New Orleans.
The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, with additional time for exploring the self-guided exhibits, dependency buildings, and scenic grounds.
Yes, but without delaying the tour. Additionally, audio and video recording is prohibited.
Service animals are permitted, but pets are not.