Neighborhood in Ville Platte, LA

In a state known for its food, Ville Platte stakes its claim as the epicenter of one particular facet of Cajun cooking. “The capital of smoked meats, that’s what they label themselves as,” says Raymond Aguillard, a broker at DGC/Aguillard Realty who has lived his entire life in the area. “Ville Platte is known for the cuisine.” The community also