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Due to Tropical Storm Cristobal and employee safety, we are closed Sunday, June 7th and Monday, June 8th, 2020. Stay safe everyone. Read More »

The plantation is open for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The first tour begins at 9:30 am and the last tour begins at 4:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you. Read More »

Destrehan Plantation will reopen its doors to the public beginning Friday, May 15, 2020. Our business hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. With our reopening, we have implemented some new procedures to help protect both our guests and employees from the cur… Read More »

Due to the current health crisis COVID-19, Heritage Weekend is cancelled. It's up to all of us to slow the spread of COVID-19. Everyone, including young and healthy people, should avoid large gatherings during this time.… Read More »

In the best interest of employee and public safety, Destrehan Plantation will temporarily close starting Wednesday, March 18th and remain closed until further notice. This includes all tours, the gift shop and the Mule Barn venue. The Marie Celeste a… Read More »

DESTREHAN PLANTATION REMAINS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Destrehan Plantation continues to monitor the information regarding the Corona Virus Pandemic. Destrehan Plantation remains open for business seven days a week from 9:00am to 5:30 pm. We are taking… Read More »

DESTREHAN PLANTATION REMAINS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Destrehan Plantation continues to monitor the information regarding the Corona Virus Pandemic.  Destrehan Plantation continues to remain open for business seven days a week from 9:00am to 5:30 pm.&… Read More »

Through music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities, Destrehan Plantation takes a look back at the 19th century in south Louisiana during Heritage Weekend on Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd, 2020.   Heritage Wee… Read More »

Hello All, The plantation is open for Mardi Gras weekend Saturday, February 22, 2020, Sunday, February 23, 2020 and for Lundi Gras Monday, February 24, 2020. The plantation is closed for Mardi Gras day February 25, 2020. Read More »

The plantation is closed Tuesday, December 24th for Christmas Eve, and Wednesday, December 25th 2019 for Christmas day. From the Destrehan family to yours, we wish you a wonderful and safe holiday!  Read More »