While you might not have heard of North Lafayette Parish, you’ve more than likely heard of Anthony Bourdain. The late chef and writer gained fame for his travels seeking out the tastiest food in the world, and he found some of his favorites right here in Cajun Country. Bourdain stopped into Laura’s II some years ago, and fans have never forgotten his unabashed love of the stuffed turkey wings. Laura’s II is still serving them up, and North Lafayette Parish is still a wonderful place for food, culture, and history in a rural setting. This vibrant community began in 1755 when French-speaking Acadians emigrated from Canada and settled along the Vermilion River. Today, people from all over the state come to Lafayette Parish to shop, eat, attend school, and take part in cultural events. Those living in the northern part of the parish know there are no nearby downtowns or public transport, and that's exactly why they choose it.
Relaxing in brick homes with French influences
Homes throughout the parish are a wonderful mix of traditional and contemporary styles. There are manufactured homes as well as custom-built residences, and brick is a favorite building material here. Acadian homes mingle with ranch styles, cottages and French-inspired houses, and lawns are very well-kept. Prices range from $135,000 for a three-bedroom cottage to $800,000 for a four-bedroom contemporary new construction.
An Acadian-style home framed between two trees in North Lafayette Parish.
Found in North Lafayette Parish, a French-inspired home with a blue front door.
In North Lafayette Parish, homebuyers can find ranch- and Acadian-style homes near each other.
There are manufactured homes as well in North Lafayette Parish.
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Prejeans and Poche's has served residents for decades
There's no retail shopping in North Lafayette, but should you find yourself getting hungry, there’s no need to fear. The area has popular restaurants like Prejeans or Poche’s. Prejeans has been in business for the past 40 years, and the family-owned operation hosts live music twice a week. Recently remodeled, the eatery serves stuffed shrimp and mushrooms, chargrilled oysters, smoked duck gumbo and much, much more. Poche’s Restaurant and Market has been cooking with tradition and spices since 1962. This boudin and BBQ spot is family-owned and -operated and specializes in Cajun classics such as marinated pork and crawfish etouffee.
Steeped in history and culture, North Lafayette Parish is a haven for those craving a rural lifestyle with access to great food and recreation.
A resident enjoying a meal outside Porche's Restaurant.
Poche’s Restaurant and Market has been cooking with tradition and spices since 1962.
In North Lafayette Parish, Prejeans has been in business for the past 40 years.
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Supporting neighbors at LARC's Acadian Village
On the outskirts of the city of Lafayette, you’ll find LARC’s Acadian Village. LARC is a nonprofit with 50 years of experience helping people with developmental disabilities and their families through residential, vocational and community support services. All the proceeds from the village go to the organization. And the village itself is worth an afternoon out even without a worthy cause. There are a dozen homes throughout the site representing Acadian, or Cajun, lifestyles over the past few centuries. The oldest was begun in 1800 and had an addition put on in 1840. Exhibits in the homes include looms, blankets, spinning wheels, and more while there are larger displays on Cajun music and blacksmithing tools.
Traveling north through the parish, you’ll come to Farm d’Allie Golf Club. This 18-hole championship course was designed by Jeffery D. Blume and occupies 215 acres. Located on bottomland, or the former riverbed of the Mississippi River, the course was once used as a cotton field, cattle ranch, and horse-riding area, so “farm” was a natural name for the course. Opened in 2000, the course has a driving range and welcomes golfers of all ages and skill levels.
One of a dozen homes at Acadian Village representing Cajun lifestyles over the past centuries.
Opened in 2000, the course has a driving range and welcomes golfers of all skill levels.
One of the Moore Park features is a large pond with a fountain.
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Bi-lingual learning at Evangeline Elementary
The area is served by the Lafayette Parish School System, one of Louisiana's largest school districts. Children might attend Evangeline Elementary, Edgar Martin Middle or Acadiana High, all of which have earned a B-minus or higher from Niche. Evangeline Elementary participates in a world language immersion program, where students are taught core subjects like math and science in French. Edgar Martin Middle offer deaf education classes and is known for its soccer, track and basketball teams. Acadiana High operates an Academy of Business for students seeking a career or post-secondary degree in the field. The school also has Chromebooks available for check-out in the library.
Prairie Elementary School is a public school in North Lafayette Parish.
Edgar Martin Middle School is a public school in North Lafayette Parish.
Acadiana High School helps students in North Lafayette Parish strive for future careers.
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North Lafayette Parish Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Lafayette Parish, Lafayette sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Lafayette Parish, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $220,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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