16 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baton Rouge: Vacherie (Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation), Houmas House and Gardens (in Darrow) and Madewood Plantation (in Napoleonville). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Nottoway Plantation, get engrossed in the history at Capitol Park Museum - Louisiana State Museum, browse the exhibits of Louisiana's Old State Capitol, and don't miss a visit to Louisiana Memorial Plaza.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Baton Rouge trip site.

Paris, France to Baton Rouge is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Paris to Baton Rouge, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Paris in February, plan for much warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Lafayette.

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Change things up with these side-trips from Lafayette: Palmetto Island State Park (in Abbeville), City of Crowley (in Crowley) and Bayou Teche Brewing (in Arnaudville). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Vermilionville, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin, take an in-depth tour of Acadian Memorial, and sample the tasty concoctions at Parish Brewing.

To find traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Lafayette online trip planner.

Getting from Baton Rouge to Lafayette by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. February in Lafayette sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Lake Charles.

Lake Charles is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. On the 24th (Fri), stroll around Bord Du Lac Park, then stroll around Veteran's Memorial Park, then get engrossed in the history at Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, and finally admire the masterpieces at 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Tupper Museum, then identify plant and animal life at Gator Chateau, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Crying Eagle Brewing Company.

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Lake Charles trip planner.

You can drive from Lafayette to Lake Charles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. February in Lake Charles sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Audubon Aquarium, make a trip to Jackson Square, and stroll around New Orleans City Park.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the New Orleans online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Lake Charles to New Orleans takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. While traveling from Lake Charles, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.