Lafayette
The heart of Cajun country, where the dance halls open early and the boudin never runs out.
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Cajun dance halls run afternoon sessions, not just nights. Sunday afternoon at a rural hall is the real thing.
Crawfish season peaks March to May. Boiled by the pound, eaten outdoors, and cash is often quicker at roadside places.
Avery Island and the Tabasco factory are around an hour south, and swamp tour landings sit further out again. You need a car.
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Go to a rural hall outside Lafayette on Sunday afternoon. Live accordion, families dancing and nobody performing for tourists.
Frequently asked questions
Yes if you want Cajun music and food at the source rather than a tourist version of it.
The dance halls and cafes around Lafayette and Breaux Bridge, with regular afternoon sessions at weekends.
About 135 miles, so two and a quarter hours by car.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Global Affairs Canada currently advises normal precautions (level 1 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
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