Live music amplifiers at Breaux Bridge venue
Aerial view of Breaux Bridge
Fresh boiled crawfish Louisiana style
Chubby Carrier performing zydeco music
Chubby Carrier on keyboard
Classic fair corndogs
Horace Trahan performing Cajun music
Enjoying crawfish at a Breaux Bridge festival

Adventure

Outdoor Adventures

Explore the wild beauty of Louisiana's bayous, swamps, and natural wonders

Wildlife of the Atchafalaya

The Atchafalaya Basin is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America. Our swamps and bayous are home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from iconic alligators to rare migratory birds.

American Alligator
Great Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
Roseate Spoonbill
Bald Eagle
White-tailed Deer
River Otter
Black Bear
Wildlife in the Atchafalaya Basin

Best Times to Visit

Spring (March-May) offers spectacular bird migration and pleasant temperatures. Fall (October-November) brings cooler weather and beautiful foliage. Summer is hot and humid but great for swamp tours when wildlife is most active.

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