Vacherie, LA
Oak Alley Plantation
Behind the front door
A place in history.
We suggest that visitors allow at least one hour and fifteen minutes to tour the home and grounds. Allow for an extra hour to enjoy a delicious meal in the Oak Alley Restaurant and to browse the Oak Alley Gift Shop.
Be sure to visit our Blacksmith shop which is located adjacent to the Gift Shop and Restaurant. The shop has been remodeled, however the forge is original and is one of the few remaining forges of its type in Louisiana. The blacksmith was an important part of the plantation, and he was always in high demand. The blacksmith kept the horses and mules shod, repaired rims on wagon wheels, and maintained barrel supports. Additionally, he fabricated iron hooks, nails, door and gate hinges, latches, wrought iron gates and fences, and created and maintained tools like farming hoes, shovels, fireplace tools and many everyday use items. Our blacksmith is in the shop and working the forge on Thursdays and for special events.
Tours of the mansion are conducted by guides dressed in period costumes and are given on the hour, generally lasting 35 to 40 minutes. Visitors may walk the well-manicured grounds at their leisure with the help of a grounds map, which is provided when you purchase your ticket. For our international visitors, we offer a ground map and a brief written history of the mansion tour in French, Spanish and German.
Photographs or videotaping are not allowed to be taken inside the home. Professional photography and books are available for purchase in the Gift Shop. You are welcome to take any photography on the galleries or grounds for personal use only.
All commercial uses of Oak Alley's image are prohibited without written permission from Oak Alley Plantation. See our Media Page if you are a journalist or would like more information about commercial uses of Oak Alley's images.
Our grounds and first floor of the mansion are handicap accessible; and we offer ample parking for our handicapped visitors near the mansion. The restaurant, café and gift shop are also handicap accessible and offer convenient parking as well.
Be sure to try one of our famous mint juleps available at our souvenir table located at the back door of the mansion as well as in the restaurant and café.
Listed in our directory as a National Register property.
Before you go
Plan your visit.
Admission
| Admission Type | Single Admission |
|---|---|
| Adults (19 yrs. & over) |
$18.00 |
| Youth (13 to 18 yrs.) |
$7.50 |
| Children (6 to 12 yrs.) |
$4.50 |
Discounts are offered to Senior Citizens (65+), AAA and Active Military. We accept VISA and MasterCard. Personal checks are not accepted for tour admission. Please see Group and Private Events for group rates.
Hours, admission prices, and visitor access can change. Confirm current details with the property before traveling.