St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Looking for an experience that differs from the usual? Visit an area where the spirit of the people is as much of an attraction as the art, food, music and nature. Deep in the heart of Cajun Country lies a special place, St. Martin Parish.
St. Martin Parish, located two hours west of New Orleans, holds the true essence of Cajun and Creole. It’s where food is almost a religion, where people play just as hard as they work, and where history is alive and well.
St. Martin Parish - Easy Living ... Endless Possibilities!
GOVERNMENT
St. Martin Parish Government
www.stmartinparish-la.org
St. Martin Parish Council is the legislative and policy making body of the Parish. The Parish President is the chief administrative officer of parish government and is assisted by the administrative staff and the parish's operating departments.
The St. Martin Parish Government seat is located in St. Martinville, about 15 minutes south of Lafayette in the "heart of Acadiana." The Parish has a population of 48,583. Agriculture and aquaculture play a significant role in the economy of the parish, with sugar cane being the major commercial agricultural crop and crawfish being the major aquacultural crop.
CITY'S TOURISM DEPARTMENTS
Time Travel is Possible in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Stroll the quaint downtown streets of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and you'll find yourself transported back to a time before life became hectic. Down here, neighbors still know you by name. Breaux Bridge is the gateway to authentic Cajun culture in south Louisiana. We have traditional Cajun and funky Zydeco music, world-famous cuisine, and a rich history filled with interesting stories.
If you're looking for the typical theme park experience, you're in the wrong place. But if you're looking for a unique cultural adventure, you'll find it right here in Breaux Bridge.
If your interests are on the business side, don't let the old world charm fool you. Fast forward to the present and you'll see that underneath our relaxed and friendly pace lies a solid infrastructure, ready to support more successful ventures like the ones in place already.
Breaux Bridge Live
www.breauxbridgelive.com
FESTIVALS
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
www.bbcrawfest.com
La Grand Boucherie
www.cajuncountry.org/boucherie
Pepper Festival
www.stmartinkiwanis.org/pepper_festival