The gin soaked ruin and her house and furnishings have seen better days.
The staff had assets on display - but possibly her only talents.
Won't be back

My husband and I lived there in the early 1970's. It was not in good shape then, but wonderful atmosphere. The last Mr. Layton died 3 days after we moved in and he was buried in the family cemetery, the view from my 2nd floor living room. Yes, there are definately ghosts in that house !! My husband and several other people living in the ...

Layton Castle is one of the most beautiful pieces of property that I have ever photoed on before. The trees are grand. The graveyard is a very neat site. There are graves from the the late 1800's. I cant wait to be able to photo more of the castle and its surroundings. You really should take the time to stop and check out this wonderful piece of Monroe, Louisiana History.

These reviews of the castle that are negative are horrible. How do you think you will look 200 years later. I have been inside of Mrs Parsons personal part of the castle and there is nothing wrong with it. They are antiques everywhere. If you went expecting shinny gold and perfect funiture than you need to go to a museum in Paris or something. ...

If you like a ghostly atmosphere it is in the castle. Having grown up in Monroe, I always heard the stories of the ghost of the woman who walked the levee on the Ouachita River searching for her lost love. Story has it that her lover left for sea and she would stand on the balcony waiting and watching for his return. He never came back and I ...

The castle is in generally bad shape, although the grounds are amazing. I loved spending time on my balcony admiring the view. However, I could not use my toaster oven and the microwave at the same time without starting a fire. Also, I would not advise anyone to drink the water. As far as the place smelling like a bar, that's because the ...

Being a native of Monroe, and having grown up around Layton Castle, it is a big landmark in my history. If you go looking for a pristine palace, you will be disappointed. However if you go looking for an authentic castle in the south, then you will be surprised. The grounds have these amazingly old trees, they are majestic and quite grand. The ...

The grounds are beautiful-- I spent many nights under the grand oak trees or lying under the Ginkgo trees as they turned golden during the winter months. However, the condition of my apartment which was in the "grand" turret was a shamble. I had a great view of the Ouachita River and the surroundings. The owner, Dame Carol Parsons, was ...

Hi, I used to live in the castle. My advice to those considering a visit to the castle would be to avoid the trip. Carol Parsons, the owner can be a bit forgetful and her overall personality is rather grouchy at best. The grounds are nice, but the castle itself is falling apart. The water is dirty, the walls are rotten, and the staff is unprofessional.
Visit the town cinema instead.