21 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Created using Klarna Trips Louisiana trip itinerary planner
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Fly
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New Orleans
— 8 nights
Drive
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Baton Rouge
— 4 nights
Drive
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Lafayette
— 4 nights
Drive
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Lake Charles
— 3 nights
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New Orleans — 8 nights

The Big Easy

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, stroll around New Orleans City Park, take a stroll through Garden District, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the New Orleans trip itinerary planning site.

Lille, France to New Orleans is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Lille to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Lille in August: highs in New Orleans hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can go by car to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Baton Rouge: Vacherie (Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation), Madewood Plantation (in Napoleonville) and Nottoway Plantation (in White Castle).

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Baton Rouge road trip site.

You can drive from New Orleans to Baton Rouge in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in August, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Lafayette.
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Historic Sites · Museums · Parks · Childrens Museums
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Lafayette — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lafayette: Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas (in Opelousas), Eunice (Prairie Acadian Cultural Center & Savoy Music Center) and City of Crowley (in Crowley).

Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Lafayette trip simple and quick.

You can drive from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles — 3 nights

Step out of Lake Charles with an excursion to Tupper Museum in Jennings--about 38 minutes away.

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Drive from Lafayette to Lake Charles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in August, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Louisiana travel guide

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The Pelican State
With a landscape of deltas, marshes, and swamps formed by the sediments of the Mississippi River, Louisiana is home to rich native plant and animal life, including rare species of tree frogs, ibis, and egrets. The state's urban areas, most notably the historical city of New Orleans, are some of its most popular attractions and boast a varied multicultural and multilingual heritage, strongly influenced by a mix of French, Spanish, Native American, and African cultures. Native Louisianans proudly cling to their distinctive dialects and musical traditions, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the most culturally diverse areas in North America. The homeland of both Cajun and Creole cuisines, Louisiana remains a top holiday destination for foodies from around the world.
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