Your comfort, our service !
It is our joyful privilege to serve you. RESTORING YOUR SENSE OF HUMANITY IS IMPORTANT TO US.
Come and enjoy our house, mint juleps, or wine cocktails & exquisite house hors d'oeuvres at check-in on the grand front gallery, or by the circular pond outdoors! Rejuvenate in plantation elegance with our elegant Low or High tea service after an afternoon of bargain hunting & shopping! SEE ROOMS & GUESTS COMMENTS PAGE
You'll feel at home with the great people at Courtableau House. -We will convince you!
Did you know that you can enjoy an exquisite, private dinner, (prepared by Mr john himself!) in the painted dining room without having to go out? See RATES page for details.
We love PEOPLE, everyone, without bigoted discrimination!
It's O.K. to "take your shoes off" at Courtableau House Plantation. YOU CAN MOVE ABOUT FREELY, THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE & OUTDOORS, IN OUR PRIVATE, ENCLOSED GARDENS.
Start a new tradition this weekend with that special someone, or all by yourself, at historic Washington's best kept secret, and only international, intercultural guesthouse plantation! We respect the privacy of all our guests.
It's not a sin to have fun, here...! Dare to live!
If you crave attentive service, exquisite food in an atmosphere of warm ambience; if you can imagine the charm of an elegant old French colonial plantation in which the staff still speak French, all set in park-like gardens surrounded by an array of flowers and trees, right here in America, then please realize you're not dreaming. The splendid reality of Courtableau House Plantation B&B awaits you!
Contact us at the Courtableau House and take advantage of all the world-class amenities we offer.
We've served many noteworthies such as author of, WEEKEND GETAWAYS IN LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI & ARKANSAS, Mary Fonseca & husband, Judge Fonseca and their personal friends.
COMING SOON!!! Mr. John's long anticipated LOUISIANA COOKBOOK,
COURTABLEAU HOUSE FAVORITES: GOURMET SECRETS OF A LOUISIANA NATIVE CREOLE SON
An Absolute MUST for EVERY LOUISIANA FOOD LOVIN GOURMET, it is filled with vintage photos of CAJUN/CREOLES COOKING and ENJOYING LIFE in 1940's-50's LOUISIANA, and MORE RECENTLY ON SITE AT BEAUTIFUL COURTABLEAU HOUSE Plantation! This COOKBOOK, is ILLUSTRATED by NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CAJUN PHOTOGRAPHERS. RECIPES for UNIQUE LOUISIANA CREOLE, HORS D'OEUVRES, ENTREES, SALADS, SOUPS, GUMBOS, & DESSERTS long enjoyed by COURTABLEAU HOUSE family guests & friends with a special section of, 'OTHER SECRETS' by talented veteran Cajun/Creole cooks! -RESERVE YOUR COPY BY CALLING US TODAY!
Ms. Claire Creppel, owner of the famed, New Orleans Hotel/Bar, The Columns, and Dr. Greg Glowacki's (of Opelousas) mother, raved about our cuisine. We've even served the local, "RED HATTERS" and, many more!
Some of our high profile guests request anonimity to protect their privacy. We respect and protect YOUR rights and patronage. (See our Rooms & Guest's Comments Page)
Isn't it time you started living?
Discover classic Cajun/Creole living in a setting that looks like a picture from the French West Indies, where the accent is Cajun, and the warmth of your soon-to-be new friends is unmitigating, and real.
CONTACT US AT: 337 331 5681, or if line is busy at: 337 331 5688 or email: info@courtableauhouse.com
Courtableau House is listed in the LOUISIANA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (Yes, we have the certificate of proof!)
Activities During the Spring & Summer
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SOUTHERN LIVING magazine recently named WASHINGTON, La. as one of America's top WEDDING DESTINATIONS! Here are some reasons, along with some of our, heretofore, unknown! NOV/DEC 2008 EDITION SOUTHERN ACCENTS FEATURES COURTABLEAU HOUSE IN HISTORIC WASHINGTON AD!!!
*Antique Churches, (Catholic & Protestant) possessing unmatched architectural charm and perfectly preserved for staging that fairy-tale wedding!
See St.John's Episcopal, a Gothic Victorian jewel perfectly 'frozen' in time and available by contacting Washington Garden Club, President, Linda Taylor at 337 826 6518.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, JACQUES LEMELLE'S French Creole architectural masterpiece built by his slaves for his fellow 'gens de couleur' (free people of color)
*Washington is also home of one of the earliest Jewish settlements in America with its' own Hebrew Rest graveyard!
*FABULOUS LEON WOLF BANQUET HALL FOR ELEGANT RECEPTIONS & PARTIES and formerly one of the earliest Jewish mercantile stores in Louisiana founded by one of Washington's great humanitarians, Leon Wolf!
*Beautiful, historic BED 'N BREAKFASTS (plantation and post-Civil War era houses) add to the magic and pleasure of accommodating YOU & YOUR Wedding guests! All within walking distance to Wolf Hall! (See our, SPECIALS PAGE for more listings)
*AWARD-WINNING CAJUN/CREOLE American CUISINE AT CHEF JASON HUGUET'S, STEAMBOAT WAREHOUSE RESTAURANT (one of the last warehouses of the antebellum era featuring 60ft hand-hewn cypress rafters !) ON THE BAYOU!
Or, try Soileau's Dinner Club in nearby Opelousas!
*ROBINSON'S CANING AND WEAVING TEXTILES, split oak baskets & historic art passed down from several generations of African artisans! Collectors and art lovers can't afford to pass up! Call 337 308 1693 for an appointment!
*Festival International a Lafayette, April 24-27, 2008! Viens danser!
*WASHINGTON CATFISH FESTIVAL, Cajun /Zydeco Music Spring/Food FESTIVALS MARCH 13-16!!!!
*Annual Cycle-Zydeco Destination! Saturday night open-air Zydeco Dancing!
*SPRING Garden & Historic Cemetery Tours
*Escort to FRED'S lounge, in Mamou, La. for the world renown 'radio show' & CAJUN DANCING!!!
* Numerous Antiques Markets for which Washington is well-known for inexpensive prices!
*Annual WASHINGTON Antique School Mall Yard Sale (October! See town of washington louisiana website!!!)
*ARDOIN'S CAJUN GROC. & MEAT MARKET (a real Cajun charcuterie!) for Cajun/Creole smoked meats and Louisiana Cookbook ingredients! Oui, ils parlent en francais ici
*OLD FASHION "COURRIR DE MARDI GRAS" in/from GRAND PRAIRIE, LA. comes through Main St.
*Headquarters of "Grandma Rena's, Mudhouse Foods" a native Louisiana Cajun Foods distributor! Currently not in operations due to Katrina complications!
*Outdoor Campers will love WILLIE'S CAJUN DANCE HALL/BAR & CAMPGROUND & RV park alongside beautiful Bayou Courtableau!
*Canoeing on Bayou Courtableau is one of our little-known outdoor recreational sports here! Bring your own and launch at the Boat launch behind CATFISH FESTIVAL PARK!
*Plan a trip to the Horse races and Casino at EVANGELINE DOWNS at Opelousas, La.
*Nature lovers will enjoy the scenic walking trail at beautiful Magnolia Ridge Plantation!
*WANT TO GO FISHING? yOU CAN RIGHT OFF THE BANKS OF BAYOU COURTABLEAU OR BAYOU CARRON! JUST BRING yOUR POLE, WE HAVE 2 or 3 BAIT SELLERS IN THE AREA!
Eh, ben, oueh, on parle en francais ici, a Courtableau House!
Ask us about our fabulous Louisiana High Teas for any of your special life occasions in the Orleans Room!* *see our HIGH TEA PAGE for details!!! |
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