Jean Lafitte

Named for the legendary pirate who once made his hideaway here, the town of Jean Lafitte is a waterway refuge rich in Louisiana culture. You can explore the bayou country, dance to Cajun music or stay overnight at one of the many inns that overlooks the marshes of the breathtaking Bayou Barataria Basin.

A thriving fishing village since the 1700's, the Barataria region is still the point of departure for fishermen and their trawling nets filled with shrimp, crab and oysters. You, too, can experience some of the best fishing in Louisiana, whether by boat, private charter or atop Lafitte's public fishing pier. Lafitte is an excellent way to be immersed in the beauty and mystique of Louisiana wildlife.

JEAN LAFITTE TOURIST COMMISSION
4707 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
Phone: (504) 689-4754
Toll Free: (800) 689-3525
Fax: (504) 689-3399
www.jeanlafittetours.com

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