WALK-IN VISITORS
Vermilionville sits on a beautiful tree-covered 23-acre site on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion with 19 attractions, including seven restored original homes with costumed artisans that provide demonstrations on crafts performed by the early settlers. Vermilionville provides its guests with a place for history, music, food, cultural exchange, historic architecture and much more.
Daily Menu & Events
DISCOUNTS
AAA: $1 off regular admission rates
Military Active + Dependents: $5 per person
Le Guide Routard: $6 per person
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni: $6 per person
Louisiana Public Broadcasting: $2 off regular admission rates
National Preservation for Historic Trust: $2 off regular admission rates
You must provide identification to receive discount.
Hours
Vermilionville is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m (admissions stop at 3 p.m.).
Our historic village is closed on Mondays and for all major holidays including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
ADMISSION
(Ages 19-64) : $10 per person
Senior Citizens (ages 65+) : $8 per person
Students (ages 5-18) : $6 per person College
Students (with ID) : $6 per person
Children (under 5) : Free
Calendar of Events
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Les Vues November — “The Chitimacha” and “Finding Our Talk”
Les Vues November — “The Chitimacha” and “Finding Our Talk”
Vermilionville's FREE Film Series continues in November with two short films to commemorate Native American Heritage Month, "Finding Our Talk", and "The Chitimacha". Join us Monday evening, November 27, at 6:30 PM in the Vermilionville Performance Center.
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Les Mains Guidees Workshop — Santons de Provence CANCELLED
Les Mains Guidees Workshop — Santons de Provence CANCELLED
Vermilionville is proud to have Kate Ferry return for another Les Mains Guidées Saturday, December 2 making Les Santons de Provence, traditional clay figurines that the Provençal make to place in the Christmas Crèche. This was so much fun last year, we made Santons of the traditional figures, but also some familiar Vermilionville characters, like […]
Cajun Jam
Cajun Jam
Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French […]
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Le Bal du Dimanche – Cajun Redemption
Le Bal du Dimanche – Cajun Redemption
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK. This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. […]
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Gingerbread House Contest
Bake and decorate your favorite gingerbread structure for fun and prizes! Three divisions (may be baked / built by an individual or group): Children 14 years and under Adults 15 […]
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Le Bal du Dimanche – Curtis Poullard & the Creole Zydeco Band
Le Bal du Dimanche – Curtis Poullard & the Creole Zydeco Band
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK. This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. […]
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Old Time Winter Traditions
The community is invited to experience the simple warmth and beauty of Christmas past as Vermilionville’s historic village brings to life the holiday traditions of yesteryear. Visitors young and old are invited to sing Christmas carols, listen to storytelling, decorate cookies, make bousillage ornaments, view the decorations in the village, vote for their People's Choice […]
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Old Time Winter Family Day
Old Time Winter Family Day
December 16th will mark our Old Time Winter Family Day, with Vermilionville’s artisans on hand to demonstrate winter traditions of the Acadian, Creole and Native American cultures such as open […]
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Le Bal du Dimanche – Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express
Le Bal du Dimanche – Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK. This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. […]
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New Year’s Eve Dance with Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie
Ring in the New Year with Geno Delafose and the French Rockin’ Boogie! Don’t miss the biggest party of the year at Vermilionville with delicious food, drinks, and dancing with Geno Delafose, New Year’s Eve at Vermilionville. Lobby opens at 8 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with music from 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM. […]
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Gingerbread House Contest
Gingerbread House Contest
Gingerbread House Contest
Gingerbread House Contest
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Old Time Winter Traditions
Old Time Winter Traditions
Old Time Winter Traditions
Old Time Winter Traditions
Old Time Winter Traditions
Old Time Winter Traditions
Old Time Winter Traditions
Old Time Winter Traditions
Old Time Winter Traditions
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Sunday, December 10 Buffet
$16.95 gets you all you can eat of La Cuisine de Maman's fabulous Sunday Buffet. This week, it's Pork Stew & Roasted Turkey, plus salad, gumbo,...
Friday, December 8 Plate Lunch
Celebrate Seafood Friday with today's featured entree: Crawfish Etouffee w/ Fried Shrimp. Served with a delicious homemade biscuit, a side, a cup of...
Thursday, December 7 Lunch Special
Friday Eve lunch this week -- Creamy Cajun Beef Pasta, with a side, a biscuit, a cup of gumbo or a salad, dessert and a drink, $13.95.