Oak Alley Antebellum Plantation
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About this tour
Few images say “Louisiana” like the corridor of 28 giant live oaks leading to Oak Alley Plantation. Built in 1839 and originally named “Bon Séjour,” the Greek Revival mansion has watched over the Mississippi River bend for nearly two centuries.
Beyond the postcard view, the site offers a thoughtful “Slavery at Oak Alley” exhibit that tells the story of the people enslaved here, a Confederate Commanding Officer's Tent display, the Sugar Cane Theater, and a working 1890s-era blacksmith shop.
Hollywood has long been drawn to the avenue — it appears in Interview with the Vampire and Beyoncé's “Déjà Vu” music video. Your tour includes round-trip luxury transportation and roughly five and a half hours total.
Highlights
- The famed avenue of 28 giant live oaks, planted in the early 1700s
- “Slavery at Oak Alley” interpretive exhibit
- Confederate Commanding Officer's Tent exhibit
- Sugar Cane Theater and 1890s blacksmith shop
- Filming location for Interview with the Vampire and Beyoncé's “Déjà Vu”
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