Arts & Culture

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America and it’s no mystery why. The region’s history dates back to the 18th century when Canada’s Acadians were expelled in the late 1700s and settled in Louisiana. More than two centuries later tourists come to Lafayette to get a rare taste of the genuine Acadian experience, from traditional food fixings and music to the warm hospitality that greets you at every turn.

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Boris Fitzgerald Jan 07

Boris Fitzgerald

Our beloved Acadiana poet Darrell Bourque once referred to early America’s free-form poets as “marvelous…

Art
Lafayette Murals May 04

Lafayette Murals

Thank goodness for public art. It revitalizes, beautifies and shares the unique stories and heritage of communities. And…

Culture
Conni Castille Mar 17

Conni Castille

Our beloved Acadiana poet Darrell Bourque once referred to early America’s free-form poets as “marvelous…

Inspiration Journal

Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

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May Events Spotlight

If you want to spend time in the Hub City and know what events are happening, you're in the right place. We'll give you a rundown of live music and other monthly events…

Lafayette Weekly

A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area…

Getting to Lafayette

The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

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