Rayne, Louisiana Named Finalist in National “America’s Favorite Small Towns” Contest
Hi everyone, I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism. We are so excited to congratulate the City of Rayne on being named a finalist in Parade Magazine’s contest to find America’s Favorite Small Town. What an incredible honor — and so well deserved. Rayne has such a unique personality, from its deep Cajun roots and […]
C’est Bon
Looking for a place where you can taste authentic Cajun cooking in the heart of a small Louisiana town? You’ll find it right here at C’est Bon Restaurant in Mermentau. This local favorite is known for serving up the kind of home-style Cajun meals that Acadiana is famous for — from fresh seafood to comforting […]
St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Iota Honors Veterans
Hi, I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism and today I’m out in Iota, Louisiana, under the oaks at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church cemetery and this cemetery has a patriotic display you’ve got to see to believe. These flags do more than mark graves — they tell stories of service and sacrifice. Nearly 240 American veterans are laid to rest here. The mission is simple: every one […]
Quilts of Valor
Hi, I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism, and today in Rayne, Louisiana, we come together to honor those who have served. This marks a special milestone — Rayne’s first official Quilts of Valor presentation by the Acadiana Quilters, a group that’s been stitching gratitude into every thread for less than six months, while carrying a lifetime of heart. Through a partnership between WoodmenLife and American Legion Post 77, […]
St. Francis School in Iota, Louisiana Opens 50-Year-Old Time Capsule
Hi everyone, I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism, and today I’m in Iota at St. Francis School for a very special look back in time. A time capsule sealed 50 years ago has been opened, and today the community is getting to see the treasures that were saved for the future. These items offer a glimpse into student life, faith, […]
America’s Favorite Small Town Voting Extended
Click above to watch the video! Hi everyone! I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism, and I need your help to put Rayne, Louisiana on the national map! Our hometown — the Frog Capital of the World — is in the running for Parade Magazine’s “America’s Favorite Small Town” contest… and guess what? Rayne has […]
Le Museé
Hi y’all — I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism, and today I’m taking you to one of Iota’s most charming cultural treasures: Le Musée. Located in the heart of the Pointe-aux-Loups Cultural District, Le Musée is where Acadia Parish history and creativity come together. Inside, you’ll find local art on display alongside artifacts that tell the story of Iota and the surrounding community — the kind of place that […]
Meet the Makers– JT Meleck Distillers
Introduction In the heart of Acadiana, Louisiana, lies a distillery that marries agricultural heritage with craft spirits: J.T. Meleck Distillers, based in Branch, LA, within Acadia Parish. What sets them apart is simple yet bold: they grow their own rice on-site, harvest it, mash it, distill it, age it (where applicable) and bottle it — […]
Meet the Makers- Grand Réveil Acadien 2025
Meet the Makers: Grand Réveil Acadien Returns to Church Point Church Point, Louisiana is where Cajun heritage lives loud—through language, music, and hands-on traditions passed from one generation to the next. And on Saturday, October 18, 2025, the town once again takes center stage during Le Grand Réveil Acadien, a vibrant, parish-wide celebration of Acadian […]
Meet the Makers – Roberts Cove Germanfest 2025
Meet the Makers – German Fest Blog October 2025 Meet the Makers: The Families Behind German Fest in Roberts Cove AcadiaParish.com | October 2025 Each fall, just as the summer heat fades and the first hints of crisp October air arrive, the small village of Roberts Cove, Louisiana, transforms into a celebration of heritage, family, […]