Rich Acadian history flows through this town near Lafayette
St. Martinville has held proud to its roots with French-influenced architecture and preservation of its local history. Built on the banks of the Bayou Teche, the city is famous as one of the first Acadian settlements and a key location in the building of Cajun culture. Its French-inspired atmosphere earned it the nickname “Le Petit Paris” in the 19th century, and today this picturesque town in the Acadiana region offers convenient travel to Lafayette and a tapestry of local restaurants.
From small ranchers to estates by the Bayou Teche
“Most of what’s out there are reasonably priced single-family homes,” says Michael Lamperez, broker and president at Caffery Real Estate. Lamperez has more than 14 years of experience selling homes and commercial properties in Acadiana. Residents can find everything from modest manufactured homes to sizeable estates in the area, with a healthy mix of brick bungalows and traditional ranchers in between. Prices range from $60,000 up to the $200,000s, with some of the area’s most lavish properties being waterfront homes and houses with large acreage outside of the downtown area. An average three-bedroom home can be found for about $136,000.
A single story brick ranch style home sits on a large plot of farmland in St Martinville, LA.
A large home sits on the banks of the Bayou Teche river in St Martinville, Louisiana.
A single story ranch style home sits under a mature oak tree in St Martinville.
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The lovers' tree of legends at Evangeline Oak Park
One of Louisiana’s most famous trees stands in a modest park off Main Street in St. Martinville. Evangeline Oak reaches for the skies above the small city, accompanied by a gazebo and a sign marking its place in the state’s lore. According to the epigraph, the tree was the meeting place for the real people that inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s influential poem “Evangeline.” The small area surrounding Evangeline Oak is Louisiana’s very first state park. Toward the northernmost parts of the city, Magnolia City Park offers a range of sport facilities. Residents can try to land the perfect kickflip at the skatepark, go boating on the Bayou Teche, enjoy a game of disc golf or host a get-together at the community center. 7 miles west in nearby Cade, golf lovers can enjoy a round on the green at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
Residents can enjoy a stroll along the bayou at Evangeline Oak Park in St Martinville.
Evangeline Oak Park is a beautiful, shaded area to soak up St Martinville's beauty.
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Everyday goods and grub on Main Street
Main Street is the heart of St. Martinville’s retail and dining options. Jeaux’s offers Creole dishes and soul food staples like crawfish etouffee, while Cajun Corner Café serves up classic American breakfasts and po’boys for lunch. Richie’s Drive Inn serves nostalgic American fare for those burger cravings, and Clambeaugh serves bayou-style seafood right across the street. Residents can stop by CVS to fill prescriptions, or pick up groceries from Cade’s Market, Cashsaver or Joyce’s Supermarket. Two Dollar General locations, a Family Dollar and a Maxway make finding other everyday goods easy.
Cajun Corner Cafe is known for their fresh poboy sandwiches, served daily in St Martinville.
Residents can shop for fresh produce and meats at Cade's Market in St Martinville.
Residents enjoy heading to St John Restaurant for locally caught seafood in St Martinville, LA.
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Festivals in the Acadian tradition
St. Martinville’s rich cultural landscape is an ideal setting to enjoy Acadiana-style parties. Annual events in town include the local Mardi Gras Festival, the Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival in March, the Kiwanis Pepper Festival in November and the Christmas Parade. Other events in the Breaux Bridge area, such as the St. Lucy Festival of Lights are just 13 miles away.
A group of friends enjoy a sunny day in St Martinville, Louisiana.
Residents of St Martinville can go to the Acadian Museum to learn about the town's rich history.
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Year-round athletic programs at St. Martinville High
Some of St. Martinville’s earliest learners attend Breaux Bridge Primary School, a public school for students from pre-kindergarten to second grade. The school holds an A-minus grade on Niche. St. Martinville Primary School offers classes for second through fifth grade and holds a B-minus grade. Sixth to eighth graders attend the B-minus ranked St. Martinville Junior High. St. Martinville Senior High offers 10 athletic programs for ninth through twelfth grade students to participate in throughout the year. The school holds a C ranking with Niche users.
Many residents enjoy watching high school football at Tiger Stadium in St Martinville.
St Martinville Senior High School offers classes for grades 9-12.
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A quick drive to Lafayette
Residents planning to commute to Lafayette can expect a 16 mile drive from St. Martinville into its neighboring city using LA-353 West. 58 miles separates St. Martinville from Baton Rouge. For longer trips, Lafayette Regional Airport is a 15 mile drive away. The nearest hospital is Iberia Medical Center, 12 miles to the south in New Iberia.
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