The Activity we Experienced

What we chose to do

St. Joseph Plantation Admission & Guided Tour

36 ratings

Experience St. Joseph Plantation, one of the few fully intact sugar cane plantations left in the River Parishes. Visitors will explore the plantation home, original slave cabins, detached kitchen, blacksmith's shop, carpenter's shed, and schoolhouse. Take a walk back in time and enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the many interesting people, both free and not, who have called this plantation "home."

How did you discover this activity?

We found TripShock when booking our tour for St. Joseph Plantation in Vacherie, LA.

When did you book your tour compared to the departure date?

We booked about a week in advance.

Why did you choose this activity?

Touring plantations is a hobby we enjoy for the history, beauty, and education.

How did you get to the activity location?

We drove from our hometown to Vacherie.

What was your experience with the activity’s staff?

Sylvia, our guide was warm, friendly, informative, and wonderful with the children.

Highlights or memories you and your group will take from the trip?

St. Joseph Plantation is unique in that the same family has owned and operated it since the late 18th century. Most of the staff are descendants and offer first hand accounts and share personal memories of this majestic place.

The house is furnished with the actual family’s belongings and no room is off limits to the public. The grounds offer several out buildings to be self toured.

The family’s Catholic faith is evident throughout the home and stories of the family.

They have a wonderful little gift shop with locally made treats, keepsakes, and books. There are several picnic tables in the rear of the home for picnic lunches.