Ville Platte, a town rich in history, legend, and agriculture, is located about 80 miles west of Baton Rouge and 45 miles south of Alexandria, on U.S. Highway 167. Best Western Ville Platte Louisiana.
Things to do in Ville Platte
Chicot State Park
Rolling woodlands with a 2,000-acre lake can be found here. Enjoy camping with 27 cabins, 3 lodges and a group camp, meeting room, picnicking, boat ramps, hiking trail and pool. Call 337-363-2403 for more information.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee (Smoked Meat Festival)
Do not miss this world championship cook off. Culinary demonstrations, Cajun Heritage exhibition and Cajun smokehouse in action. Enjoy 30 hours of non-stop music like Billy Joe Royal and B.J.Thomas. Held the last full weekend in June. Call 318-363-6700 for more information.
Louisiana Cotton Festival & Tournoi de la Ville Platte
Acadian French music, a traditional street dance and contradanse can all be enjoyed here. This 4-day fest is the 2nd full weekend in October. An ancient jousting contest is held on the Sunday. Call 337-363-2193 for more information.
Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area
The State's Arboretum is a living museum of trees. Nature trails and educational programs year round are featured here. Tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Open daily 9am - 5pm. Call 337-363-6289 for more information.
Mardi Gras Gumbo Festival
Features a gumbo cook off, arts and crafts, and a Cajun concert by artists such as Percy Sledge. Call for date and times. Call 337-363-5751 for more information.
Swine Festival
The first weekend in November come and enjoy the partying, pigs and pretty girls featuring a Pork Cook off. Carnival, music and a greased pig-chasing contest are there for your enjoyment. Held in Basile. Call 337-432 6807 for more information.