Lafayette, 135 miles northwest of New Orleans on I-10, is geographically central in Cajun country, and the key city for its oil business. Originally named Vermilionville, after the orange-hued bayou nearby, it was renamed in 1844 in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, the aristocratic French hero of the American Revolution. Today it's a sprawling city with a small-town feel. Lafayette is particularly vibrant during the superb Festival International de Louisiane, in April, and Festivals Acadiens, in the fall; at other times, though, you could use it as a base for exploring the swamps, bayous, and dance halls of the ... More
Overview of Lafayette, California
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Lafayette, 135 miles northwest of New Orleans on I-10, is geographically central in Cajun country, and the key city for its oil business. Originally named Vermilionville, after the orange-hued bayou nearby, it was renamed in 1844 in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, the aristocratic French hero of the American Revolution. Today it's a sprawling city with a small-town feel. Lafayette is particularly vibrant during the superb Festival International de Louisiane, in April, and Festivals Acadiens, in the fall; at other times, though, you could use it as a base for exploring the swamps, bayous, and dance halls of the region. There are plenty of smaller places nearby, especially in and around Breaux Bridge, that offer something a little more personal.
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Hotel Bijou is the most unique of all the Bay Area boutique hotels in downtown San Francisco. Inspired by San
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The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa is built in the style of a French Chateau with elegant courtyards, fountains, gardens,
private libraries, exquisite original art and sculptures, and a three story domed lobby, and over 5000 feet of function ...
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At Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church people come together to seek God and to help others. It is a priority with
them to merge faith and everyday living. This church is a part of San Francisco Presbytery. Adults, children, families, ...
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