Attractions in New Roads, Louisiana

Historic Homes & Buildings

Parlange Plantation Home 225-638-8410
8211 False River Drive, New Roads, LA 70760
Located off Highway 1
One of the most noted and oldest antebellum homes in Louisiana, Parlange is a fine example of Creole architecture. The home features magnificent furnishings and gardens... more info
Pointe Coupée Parish Courthouse 225-638-9596
215 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760
Listed on the National Historic Register, this building was originally built in 1902 of Romanesque Revival architecture. On the grounds is a statue of Major General... more info map
St. Augustine Catholic Church 225-638-7553
809 New Roads Street, New Roads, LA 70760
Established as the first African American Catholic Church in Pointe Coupée. more info map
St. Francis Chapel 225-638-9665
10364 Pointe Coupée Road, New Roads, LA 70760
This church was built to replace ones that were destroyed in 1738 and 1760. It contains furnishings and artifacts from the 1760 church. Tours can be arranged by... more info map
St. Stephens Episcopal Church 225-492-2234
9795 LA Highway 418, Innis, LA 70760
A Gothic Revival building that is the oldest church building in Pointe Coupée Parish. more info
White Hall Plantation 504-378-4320
17523 Highway 418, Lettsworth, LA 70760
This home was built of cypress in the Greek Revival and Italianate styles. The walls contain cannon balls that were fired at the house. more info

Poydras Monument 225-638-3998
500 West Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760
Located on the grounds of the Julien Poydras Museum and Cultural Center, this monument was erected over the transferred remains of Julien Poydras, a great man from... more info map

Pointe Coupée Parish Museum 225-638-7788
8448 False River Drive, New Roads, LA 70760
Louisiana Highway 1, Near Highway 78
This building was built in two stages, first stage is circa 1800 and second stage in circa 1840; period furnishings, exhibits, and tourist information is available. ... more info