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Things to do in LaPlace, LA
LaPlace, in St. John the Baptist Parish, is known for andouille sausage: the parish’s 51st Andouille Festival is set for October 16–18, 2026, and Jacob’s World Famous Andouille has made it here since 1928. Beyond food, there are swamp boat tours off Frenier Road, fishing and camping at the Bonnet Carré Spillway, and River Road historic sites such as Whitney Plantation.
Reviewed by Nicole Gaudet, REALTOR®
Updated October 3, 2026
Andouille
Andouille sausage and the Andouille Festival
LaPlace is promoted by the River Parishes tourism office as the “Andouille Capital of the World.” Two ways to see why:
Andouille Festival
- Put on by St. John the Baptist Parish each October
- The 51st annual festival is set for October 16–18, 2026
- The 50th, in 2025, was held at Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park in LaPlace
- Live music, food vendors, carnival rides and a cook-off of gumbo, jambalaya and other dishes made with andouille
Jacob’s World Famous Andouille
- Smokehouse making andouille and smoked sausage since 1928
- Store at 505 West Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068
- Open Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm; closed Sunday, per its site
Sources: Louisiana’s River Parishes tourism, Andouille Festival; St. John the Baptist Parish, 2026 Andouille Festival vendor notice (June 26, 2026); St. John the Baptist Parish, 50th Andouille Festival (Sept. 24, 2025); Jacob’s World Famous Andouille.
Outdoors
Swamp tours and the Bonnet Carré Spillway
Swamp boat tours leave from LaPlace, and the spillway is just downriver.
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
- 110 Frenier Road, LaPlace, LA 70068
- Swamp boat tours on 16–18 passenger boats, with several departures a day (some seasonal)
- Also sells combination tours with plantation visits; check its site for current times
Bonnet Carré Spillway
- A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation area just downriver, in St. Charles Parish; project office at 16302 River Road, Norco
- Fishing, crawfishing, hunting, camping, wildlife watching, ATV riding and dog training
- Closed to public use from 10 pm to 5 am, except campers, boat launchers and hunters
- About 400,000 visitors a year, per the Corps
Sources: Cajun Pride Swamp Tours; St. John the Baptist Parish, Attractions; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonnet Carré Spillway.
River Road history
Historic sites in St. John the Baptist Parish
Two historic sites in the parish that post regular visiting hours.
| Site | Where | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Plantation | 5099 La. Hwy. 18, Wallace, LA 70049 | A museum that “educates the public about the history and legacies of slavery in the United States.” Open 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, last entry 3:00 pm; closed Tuesdays. |
| San Francisco Plantation House | 2646 Hwy. 44 (River Road), Garyville | A National Historic Landmark in the Creole style; open daily for tours. |
Sources: Whitney Plantation; San Francisco Plantation; St. John the Baptist Parish, Attractions.
Living in LaPlace
Homes in LaPlace, by the numbers
LaPlace is an unincorporated community in St. John the Baptist Parish.
Census estimates for 2020–2024 put the homeownership rate at 77.5%, the median value of owner-occupied homes at $199,900, and the mean commute to work at 32.9 minutes.
Check the flood zone for any address before you make an offer. The parish posts its flood maps online, and FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center covers every address. St. John the Baptist Parish is one of the parishes where the state’s HomeStart Plus disaster-recovery assistance can be used; see our first-time buyer programs guide.
Sources: ROAM MLS closed sales, July through September 2026 (based on information from the ROAM MLS for the period 07/01/2026 through 09/30/2026); U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, LaPlace CDP; St. John the Baptist Parish, Flood Maps; FEMA Flood Map Service Center; eHousing Plus, HomeStart Plus eligible parishes.
Questions
LaPlace: questions
What is LaPlace, LA known for?
Andouille sausage. Louisiana's River Parishes tourism office calls LaPlace the Andouille Capital of the World, St. John the Baptist Parish holds an Andouille Festival each October, and Jacob's World Famous Andouille has operated in LaPlace since 1928.
River Parishes tourism; St. John the Baptist Parish; Jacob's World Famous Andouille
When is the Andouille Festival in LaPlace?
The 51st annual Andouille Festival is scheduled for October 16–18, 2026. The 2025 festival was held at Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park in LaPlace.
St. John the Baptist Parish
What parish is LaPlace, Louisiana in?
St. John the Baptist Parish. LaPlace is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) with 28,841 residents in the 2020 Census.
U.S. Census Bureau
Are there swamp tours in LaPlace?
Yes. Cajun Pride Swamp Tours runs boat tours from 110 Frenier Road in LaPlace, with several departures a day. Check its site for current times.
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
How much do homes cost in LaPlace, LA?
LaPlace homes sold for a median of $230,000 over July through September 2026, with a median of 60 days on market (ROAM MLS, 55 sales).
ROAM MLS
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