Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Named ‘Prettiest Town in Louisiana’
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. - Louisiana has no shortage of beautiful places, but one Acadiana town keeps getting national attention for its charm, history and Cajun culture.
From Crowley to Lafayette, Abbeville to New Iberia, you'll find some truly incredible downtown areas and architecture that transports you to another time.
Breaux Bridge has just been recognized as tops in Louisiana in Architectural Digest's recent list of the prettiest town in every state. There is just something about Breaux Bridge that feels different.
Let's take a look at why Architectural Digest just couldn't seem to get enough of what Breaux Bridge has to offer...
Breaux Bridge Has Classic Acadiana Charm
Breaux Bridge's appeal comes from the things that make all of Acadiana special in the first place...Breaux Bridge just seems to serve it all up with a little extra je ne sais quoi.
You've got Bayou Teche, historic buildings, local restaurants, antique shops, and tons of Cajun culture packed into a relatively small area. Breaux Bridge is just a short drive from Lafayette, making it an easy little getaway for people looking to slow down for a few hours.
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Architectural Digest specifically pointed to Breaux Bridge's location in the heart of Cajun country and its combination of Acadian culture and unique bayou scenery.
There's Also Plenty Of Crawfish
You can't talk about Breaux Bridge without talking about crawfish.
Famously known as the "Crawfish Capital of the World", the annual Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has helped put the community on the map for decades.
For folks around Acadiana, that's a pretty important part of the town's identity.
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Breaux Bridge has a really great reputation for its food, music, festivals and laid-back atmosphere. It's easily a place where you can spend an afternoon wandering just around town enjoying food, music, art, and more.
The Bayou Teche Also Makes Breaux Bridge Unique
One of the things that makes Breaux Bridge stand out is of course the Bayou Teche.
Bayou Teche winds through Breaux Bridge and creates the kind of scenery that is hard to duplicate anywhere else. Spanish moss, old trees, calm water and historic buildings give parts of Breaux Bridge a classic South Louisiana look.
From AOL.com -
The city boasts world-famous cuisine, with notable restaurants including Angelle’s Ice Cream Shoppe & Grille and Bill Chill, according to City of Breaux Bridge. After dining out, you can two-step the night away at a local joint.
Breaux Bridge is also home to plenty of beautiful natural scenery, with visitors having the opportunity to take in all the scenery at Lake Martin or on a swamp tour guided by locals.
What Makes Breaux Bridge Stand Out?
Louisiana has no shortage of really beautiful, historic towns.
Natchitoches has its beautiful historic district along Cane River.
St. Francisville has a completely different look, with massive live oaks and historic homes.
New Iberia has its own combination of Bayou Teche scenery, historic architecture and Acadiana culture.
And then there's Abbeville, Lafayette, Opelousas and St. Martinville.
For a national publication to single out Breaux Bridge, it's not just about pretty buildings. It's the combination of architecture, landscape and culture.
From architecturaldigest.com -
In short, picking a singular most beautiful location is a near impossible feat. Instead, we’ve focused on identifying one standout town in each state—we were especially drawn to those that are both stunning and abundant in culture.
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Congratulations Breaux Bridge, you certainly deserve this special title of "Prettiest Town in Louisiana"!
Read more at architecturaldigest.com.
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