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Historical Plantation House Tour at Ardoyne Plantation

Overview
Tour is of the unique Ardoyne Plantation Victorian Gothic home built in 1888 by LA Senator JD Shaffer on the 1838 plantation land which still grows sugarcane today. All contents are original family heirlooms and tour is given by descendants of the original owner. The Shaffer family still resides in the home. Come visit us and learn about plantation life and sugarcane growing along Little Bayou Black from 1838 to the present.

Bus & Group tours welcome!   Large groups/bus tours must call in advance to schedule a tour time.
City: Louisiana
Sat 19 Oct
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Starting at $17.00
Sat 19 Oct
Starting at $17.00
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What's Included
Professional guide
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Good walking shoes suggested
  • A portion of the tour takes place outdoors
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wheelchairs/strollers OK on first floor once up 5 steps. Ramp is currently under repair.
  • 2nd floor only accessible by climbing 28 steps.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
What To Expect
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Ardoyne Plantation
Our tour guide will meet you at the front door and lead you on a tour of both floors of the historical home telling you about bayou history, sugarcane growing, as well as, personal family stories and about filming movies at the plantation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (18)
jonellj2019
Dec 2019
This home and all it’s artifacts from long ago were so cool.. the family is also kin to several famous people.. highly recommend the tours. Not suitable for young kids because of the antiques.
katnjoeheller
Nov 2019
I am so glad that the family has opened their home to share their story and history with us. The lady of the house gave the tour, and was very kind and personable. The plantation, furniture, and history are amazing!
Cathy F
Jul 2019
Visited this plantation while staying in the area for a few days and have been to several other plantation tours, this was by far the best. The tour guide Mrs Shaffer also resides there as a 6th generation family member. Her love of both the plantation and history is overwhelming. The history of family members, furnishings and stories of movies filmed there is remarkable. I would love to visit again and she treats everyone very personally and makes you feel very welcome and answers any questions you may have.

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