8 days in New Orleans, Baton Rouge & Lafayette Itinerary

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, appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, stroll through Woldenberg Park, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral.

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Marseille, France to New Orleans is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Marseille to New Orleans is minus 7 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in New Orleans when traveling from Marseille in May, with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Baton Rouge.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Mike the Tiger's Habitat. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Houmas House and Gardens, then contemplate the long history of Nottoway Plantation, and then stroll around North Boulevard Town Square.

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Getting from New Orleans to Baton Rouge by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in May, expect nights in Baton Rouge to be a bit cooler, around 20°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Lafayette.

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Traveling by car from Baton Rouge to Lafayette takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Lafayette, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.