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ACCOMMODATIONS
There are several charming bed and breakfasts�just a stone's throw away.
Casita Azul
This private guest cottage located in Historic Grand Coteau offers quaint accommodations, including queen and twin sized beds, WIFI, a large bathroom and continental breakfast with use of a coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator.
Physical location: 234 Martin Luther King Drive, Grand Coteau, 70541
Phone: 337-662-1032 | 337-280-5517
Web: https://casaazul.homestead.com/CasitaAzul.html
La Caboose
Only one mile from Grand Coteau, the meticulously restored Southern Pacific caboose, 100 yr. old depot, ticket office and 1800's mail/passenger car provide unique accommodations. Located in Sunset, La Caboose offers a peaceful backyard setting which is a certified Wildlife Habitat! Each unit has its own private bath. Full breakfast set up provided in suites so guests can rise at their own leisure. Mrs. Margaret's wonderful homemade La Caboose Jams and Jellies and hand-crafted gourd art available for purchase located in their quaint Cajun Gift Shoppe. French spoken.
Physical location: 145 South Budd St., Sunset,
Phone: (337) 662-5401
https://www.louisianabandb.com/cajun-country/sunset/inn-503.html
Turtle Cove Guest House & Gallery
Just five minutes down the road, Turtle Cove is a This quaint artist's retreat has recently opened for business in Arnaudville. The guest house features a double bed and two daybeds on the porch as well as a kitchen.
Physical location: 155 Fuselier Road (next to the old post office), Arnaudville, 70512
Phone: (337) 739-4749 | (337) 232-3677
https://www.louisianabandb.com/cajun-country/arnaudville/inn-655.html
Other Accommodations
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ANTIQUES AND GIFTS
All of the gift and antique shops are within easy walking distance of each other. Spend the day exploring these unique gift shops, located in historical buildings.
Casa Azul
Casa Azul specializes in gifts from around the world including home accessories, stationary, women's handbags and jewelry. Seafood Celebration tableware, Native American jewelry, Pacifica candles, soaps and lotions. Join them for monthly "Open Mic" events featuring performers and a free black bean and rice dinner!
St. Landry Parish tourism brochures also available here.
Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm and Sun 1-5 pm
Physical location: 232 Martin Luther King Drive, Grand Coteau, 70541
Phone: (337) 662-1032
Email: casa.azul.gc@gmail.com
Bella Bella
Info forth coming?
Gifts By Gwen
Specializing in religious articles and gifts.
Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm.
Physical location: 456 M.L. King Dr., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-3072
Day's Gone By
Days Gone By carries a large selection of merchandise including baby clothes and gifts, Webkinz, children and tween gifts, home decor, fleur de lis items, aromalytic lamps and oils, candles, soaps and bath products, seasonal and special occasion gifts, crystal and so much more. In the near future, owners Tom and Sue Colley will be serving food that includes a light lunch menu and desserts. Additional shop vendors include Judy & Brad Theall of "Judy's", and Janice Fox & Carolyn Bordelon of "Cousins Treasures." Please come and visit!
Hours: Tues. through Sat. 10:30 to 5:30.
Physical Location: 219 Martin Luther King Dr., Grand Coteau.
Phone: (337) 662-2102.
Festival T-shirts
T-shirts, hoodies, baby shirts ("Cher, Bebe"), embroidered caps, golf towels, and polo shirts.
Hours: Sat. and Sun. for sure, noon until 4. Also available �on call.�
Physical Location: 278 MLK
Phone: 337-234-2690
Karma
Contemporary clothing and accessories.
This unique boutiqe also carries soaps and
linen sprays by Water Oak Farms, Inc.
Hours: Mon10:30 am -2pm Tues -Fri 10:30am -6pm
Sat 10:30am -4pm
Physical location: 284-C East M.L.K.
Phone: (337) 662-3655
The Kitchen Shop and Tea Room
Sophisticated country shopping. Gourmet foods, pottery, linens, books, greeting cards, and items for the garden and bath. Visit the Tea Room and sample Gateau NaNa and caf�-au-lait prepared daily by Pastry Chef Nancy Brewer. Gourmet coffee, full- leaf tea and scones
Hours: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 1 pm-5 pm.
Physical location: 296 M. L. King Dr., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-3500
P & D's Cake Cottage
Delicious homemade cakes professionally made & decorated for weddings & any other occasions. We also carry cake toppers & supplies. Sliced cake is available daily for purchase.
Hours: Tues-Fri 8 am-5 pm; Sat 8-10 am.
Physical location: 106 St. Joseph St., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-CAKE
Pistache
Variety of trendy clothing lines offered, as well as jewelry.
Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm-5 pm.
Physical location: 294 M.L. King Dr., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-3500
St. Romaine's Petite Rouge
Antiques, iron and vintage jewelry. You can't miss the Acadian red cottage and barn in this historic town. This Grand Coteau landmark is a classic Acadian cottage complete with stairs on the front gallery leading to the gar�onni�re on the second floor. There is evidence that the house may have been moved to its present site and that is may be half a house. In the old days, it was not uncommon to settle an estate by dividing the house as well as the land.
Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 1-4 pm
Physical location: 272 M. L. King Dr., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-4002
DINING
Beau Chene Restaurant
Full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Buffet on Friday & Saturday nights.
Hours: Sun-Wed 6 am-9 pm; Thur 6 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat 6 am-11 pm
Physical location: 1828 I-49 North Service Rd., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-3509 284-B East Mlk Drive
Catahoula's Restaurant
Enjoy dining in a superbly renovated country store overlooking the oaks of St. Charles College. Acclaimed in Gourmet, Southern Living, and USA Today, this restaurant features "seafood extraordinaire,� angus steaks, homemade desserts, and a full-service bar. Private dining room available.
Hours: Dinner: Tue-Sat 5:00 pm-until, Friday Lunch & Sunday
Physical location: 234 M.L. King Dr., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-2275 | 888-547-BARK
Web: https://www.catahoulasrest.com
La Creola
Serving breakfast and lunch, expresso, Latte and homemade cake, pies and pastries.
Wireless Internet.
Opening Nov. 1.
Propriator Carol Baugnon
Hours: Tues�Sat 7:30 a.m. � 5:00 p.m.
284-B East Mlk Drive, Grand Coteau
SITES
The Red House is one of Grand Coteau's landmarks. This typical Acadian cottage has no hallway�just two front doors leading into the house. The steps or stairway on the front porch leads up to the gar�onniere, the second floor where the boys slept. This gave them freedom to come and go at night without disturbing the family. Also as a living space was limited, having the stairs on the outside of the house, meant more room inside. Some structural members are hand-hewn and some are straight-sawn, suggesting that the house may have been built with salvaged materials. There is evidence that it may in fact be half a house. It was not uncommon to settle an estate in those days by dividing the house as well as land.
St. Charles College was founded as a Jesuit boarding school in 1837, St. Charles College functions today s a Jesuit seminary and spirituality center. The massive brick structure which dominates central Grand Coteau was built in 1909 to replace the original building which had been burned. The manicured grounds are extensive and include the dairy barn, another Grand Coteau Landmark. A fire in 1909 destroyed the original college building. The present one was constructed entirely of masonry to prevent a recurrence of that tragedy.
Today it is a source of spiritual influence throughout the area. As in the days past, �the big house� continues to wield it's influence on the area. The immediate college grounds are crossed by shady contemplative walks and oak alleys which visitors are welcome to enjoy.
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Established in 1821, the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau, is the second oldest institution of learning west of the Mississippi. The formal gardens and magnificent oak alley provide a gracious setting for one of the South's finest independent schools. Founded under the direction of Saint Philippine Duchesne, the Academy has remained in continuous operation through fire, epidemics, and war. Today it is possible to visit the museum, the Shrine of Saint John Berchmans where a miracle occurred, and some of the other older sections of the historic building not presently in use by the school.
Hours: Mon & Tues 9 am-2 pm; by appointment only.
Physical location: 1821 Academy Rd, Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-5275
Web: https://www.sshcoteau.org
Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House
Built in 1938 on the site of the original St. Charles Church, this Spanish mission-style building sits under moss-draped oak trees.
Hours: Private
Physical location: 214 Church St., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-5410
https://www.ourladyoftheoaks.com/about.htm
St. Charles College Spirituality Center
Founded in 1837, St. Charles College is the site of the first Jesuit college in the South. Today it functions as a Jesuit seminary and spirituality center. The massive brick structure was built in 1909 to replace the original, which was destroyed by fire. The extensive grounds include the dairy barn, another Grand Coteau landmark.
The Jesuit Spirituality Center specializes in personally directed retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. The Center also hosts special retreats featuring nationally known speakers and writers on a number of weekends during the year.
Hours: Private
Physical location: 313 East M. L. King Dr., Grand Coteau,
Phone: (337) 662-5251
https://home.centurytel.net/spiritualitycenter/
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