"Pine and Oak Alley, The Love of a Father"

On the banks of the Teche, on the outskirts of old Petit Paris (St. Martinville, LA), there is an alley of Pine and Oak trees planted by Monsieur Charles Durand...beneath the trees, one of the grandest weddings ever to be held in Louisiana took place. Little did Monseir Durand know that this wedding he gave his two daughters would be relived time and time again in history books, newspaper articles, and magazines for generations to come! Nor did he know, that this "alley" of his beloved trees would become an historical landmark today! A man after his two daughters hearts, left a story to be told, that would touch generations to come! He was a wealthy man, but he shared his love of "extravagance" with his entire Petis Paris community that remarkable night under the Pines and Oaks!

.........A "Collection" of Stories and History ........

Monday, May 17, 2010

Costume Exhibit in Petite Paris Museum

COSTUME EXHIBIT OF THE WEDDING IN THE PETITE PARIS MUSEUM, ST. MARTINVILLE, LA
To the left of St. Martin de Tours Church, is the Le Petite Paris Museum and Gift Shop. Upstairs houses an interpretive costume exhibit of the Oak and Pine Alley Wedding, circa1870. Must schedule a guided tour with the Tourist Center to view this museum. 337.394.2233
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