21 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Saint Francisville (West Feliciana Historical Society Museum & Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish), Kliebert & Sons Gator Tours (in Ponchatoula) and Houmas House and Gardens (in Darrow).

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Baton Rouge travel itinerary planner.

Paris, France to Baton Rouge is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Paris to Baton Rouge due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Baton Rouge: highs are around 39°C and lows about 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Lafayette.

Go for a jaunt from Lafayette to Abbeville to see Palmetto Island State Park about 56 minutes away.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Lafayette trip maker site.

Drive from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Charles.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lake Charles: Mae's Beach (in Cameron) and Jennings (Zigler Museum, Gator Chateau, &more).

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Lake Charles holiday planner.

You can drive from Lafayette to Lake Charles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Lake Charles can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car to Bossier City.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): examine the collection at Shreveport Water Works Museum, then explore the world behind art at Meadows Museum of Art, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of St. John Berchmans. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: observe the fascinating underwater world at Shreveport Aquarium, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Gators and Friends - Alligator Park & Exotic Zoo, and then identify plant and animal life at Chimp Haven.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Bossier City itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Lake Charles to Bossier City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. In July in Bossier City, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to New Orleans.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at The National WWII Museum, explore the engaging exhibits at Louisiana Children's Museum, stop by Garden District, and surround yourself with nature on Happiness Bayou Tours.

To find ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the New Orleans day trip planning website.

You can fly from Bossier City to New Orleans in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Bossier City in July, plan for little chillier days in New Orleans, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.