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  • Second Saturday French Table

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    The French Table has returned to Vermilionville! You spoke, and we listened. Our monthly French Table is now the Second Saturday of each month starting at 9 a.m. Come and grab your place at the table to hear and speak some of Acadiana’s French language! This French Table is FREE to everyone and is for all levels and dialects of French speakers. No matter your proficiency, Vermilionville’s French Table is a great place to improve your understanding and speaking of French! The vocabulary has a new theme each month, so you will always learn something new with us. Come out and experience Louisiana French with us!

  • Second Saturday French Table

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    The French Table has returned to Vermilionville! You spoke, and we listened. Our monthly French Table is now the Second Saturday of each month starting at 9 a.m. Come and grab your place at the table to hear and speak some of Acadiana’s French language! This French Table is FREE to everyone and is for all levels and dialects of French speakers. No matter your proficiency, Vermilionville’s French Table is a great place to improve your understanding and speaking of French! The vocabulary has a new theme each month, so you will always learn something new with us. Come out and experience Louisiana French with us!

  • Second Saturday French Table

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    The French Table has returned to Vermilionville! You spoke, and we listened. Our monthly French Table is now the Second Saturday of each month starting at 9 a.m. Come and grab your place at the table to hear and speak some of Acadiana’s French language! This French Table is FREE to everyone and is for all levels and dialects of French speakers. No matter your proficiency, Vermilionville’s French Table is a great place to improve your understanding and speaking of French! The vocabulary has a new theme each month, so you will always learn something new with us. Come out and experience Louisiana French with us!

  • Second Saturday French Table

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    The French Table has returned to Vermilionville! You spoke, and we listened. Our monthly French Table is now the Second Saturday of each month starting at 9 a.m. Come and grab your place at the table to hear and speak some of Acadiana’s French language! This French Table is FREE to everyone and is for all levels and dialects of French speakers. No matter your proficiency, Vermilionville’s French Table is a great place to improve your understanding and speaking of French! The vocabulary has a new theme each month, so you will always learn something new with us. Come out and experience Louisiana French with us!

  • Second Saturday French Table

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    The French Table has returned to Vermilionville! You spoke, and we listened. Our monthly French Table is now the Second Saturday of each month starting at 9 a.m. Come and grab your place at the table to hear and speak some of Acadiana’s French language! This French Table is FREE to everyone and is for all levels and dialects of French speakers. No matter your proficiency, Vermilionville’s French Table is a great place to improve your understanding and speaking of French! The vocabulary has a new theme each month, so you will always learn something new with us. Come out and experience Louisiana French with us!

  • Second Saturday French Table

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    The French Table has returned to Vermilionville! You spoke, and we listened. Our monthly French Table is now the Second Saturday of each month starting at 9 a.m. Come and grab your place at the table to hear and speak some of Acadiana’s French language! This French Table is FREE to everyone and is for all levels and dialects of French speakers. No matter your proficiency, Vermilionville’s French Table is a great place to improve your understanding and speaking of French! The vocabulary has a new theme each month, so you will always learn something new with us. Come out and experience Louisiana French with us!

  • Courir de Mardi Gras

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    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 4, 2024. The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association shares in the medieval tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised revelers, led by Le Capitaine and singing La Chanson de Mardi Gras will make their way through the historic village begging for the ingredients to make a gumbo. The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a screening of Pat Mire's iconic Mardi Gras documentary, "Dance for a Chicken," which reveals the secrets and history of the rural Mardi Gras run or Courir. At 11 AM, musician Kevin Rees will demonstrate the use of the "Chanson de Mardi Gras," with the attendees. At 11:30 AM, the Basile Association will begin run through the historic village and will end with the famous chicken chase for children. After the "run", grab a delicious lunch at Vermilionville's restaurant, then join us in the dancehall for live music from the Pine Leaf Boys, 1-4 PM. King Cake tasting and cooking demonstrations will be done in our Cooking School, and kids can make a capuchon, or traditional pointed hat. This is one historic […]

  • Boo Bayou Family Friendly Halloween Event

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    Boo Bayou is back!  Join us at Vermilionville for a fun fall festival for the family! There will be plenty to keep your squad busy including old-time games, magic, and more! We`ll have a coloring station and trick-or-treating throughout our historic village. We'll also be showing some great kid-friendly spooooky films in our Performance Center, where you can pick up a fresh bag of popcorn. In our cooking school, kids can grab bags to decorate their own Halloween treats! In the restaurant, we`ve got a spook-tacular menu lined up to match the spirit of the day. And of course, kids and adults alike are welcome to transform themselves into whomever they would like to be for the event. Make memories with your family and enjoy great photo opportunities at our Fall Photo Station (costumes are encouraged, not mandatory...but there might be an extra piece of candy in it for you!) Admission is $5 for ages 2 and older. You do not want to miss one of the most exciting events of the year! For more information, please call 337-233-4077.

  • Courir de Mardi Gras

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    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 8, 2026! The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association shares in the medieval tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised revelers, led by Le Capitaine and singing La Chanson de Mardi Gras will make their way through the historic village begging for the ingredients to make a gumbo. The event will begin at 10 AM. At 10:15, learn all about the history and origins of the Courir from Dr. Barry Jean Ancelet. At 11 AM, musician Kevin Rees will demonstrate the use of the "Chanson de Mardi Gras," with the attendees. At 11:30 AM, the Basile Association will begin run through the historic village and will end with the famous chicken chase for children. After the "run", grab a delicious lunch at Vermilionville's restaurant, then join us in the dancehall for live music from the Pine Leaf Boys, 1-4 PM. Bring the whole family, the kids will have a chance to make a capuchon, or traditional pointed hat 11-3 PM. This is one historic event you will not want to miss. Mark your calendars and come pass a […]

  • Family Francophone Day

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    Parlez-vous Français? Even if you answer 'un peu', you'll have fun at our Family Francophone Day! There'll be great opportunities for your family to practice your French, expand your vocabulaire, and immerse yourself in everything French. We'll play Pétanque and other jeux Français. There will be French tours of the village, music, poetry readings, crafts and more! Here's the schedule for the day: 9 AM “Early Bird” French Table 10 AM Community booths: CODOFIL, Alliance Francaise 10:30 Rosary in Louisiana French in the Chapel 11:00 Rag Doll Craft in French in L’Ecole de Cuisine 11:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) 11:30 Poetry, readings, and songs in the Performance Center 12:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) 12:00 Cooking demonstration in l'Ecole de Cuisine - Chef Agnes Cappello 1:00 - 3:00 Cajun Jam 1:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) 2:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) 2:00 Rag Doll craft in L'Ecole de Cuisine 3:00 French Table in L’Ecole de Cuisine 3:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) In addition, Pétanque will be played in the Festival area, traditional games will be played in French all day, in addition to Cajun storytelling and music. […]