The date is set for July 14, 2012 for the Annual Children’s Fishing Tournament of Rayne, LA and held every year at your very own Lafayette bed and breakfast, Maison D’Memoire, along with the City of Rayne for the children of the Rayne, Louisiana community. A good time is always had by all. For some, it will be their …
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Cajun Food Tour – Discover Delightful Cajun Cuisine in Lafayette!
Historically, Cajun cuisine was born out of shared ideas between South Louisiana cultures. When Acadians settled in Louisiana from Nova Scotia, they were forced to adapt to the new environment and foods available to them. They fused the spices and food preparation techniques from their Anglo-American, African American and American Indian neighbors. Traditional Cajun cooking …
Read MoreCajun Extravaganza! :: Weekend Getaway Package
Looking for a cultural experience in Louisiana? Enjoy the Cajun Extravaganza Package at our Lafayette bed and breakfast! Includes: *2 Nights accommodations at our romantic Louisiana getaway. *2 Tickets for Liberty Theatre (Some black out days do apply.) Held every Saturday in Eunice from 6-7:30 pm only. *Swamp tour for two (At least 48 hours …
Read MoreLafayette Events Taking Place
In addition to the many Louisiana festivals that take place near our Lafayette Bed and Breakfast, there are other fantastic opportunities for experiencing the local culture and flavors of Cajun Country. Here are just a couple of our top Lafayette events: The Museum at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette is currently displaying …
Read MoreMake your Mardi Gras and Courir de Mardi Gras plans now!
This year Mardi Gras will take place on February 21st! There will be fun filled festivities held on Mardi Gras, as well as the days leading up to this popular festival. Courir de Mardi Gras will be held on Sunday, February 19th in Church Point. Some other events planned are the Carnival d’Acadie in Crowley, …
Read More“Tastiest Towns of the South” by Southern Living
Lafayette has recently been named among the top 10 “Tastiest Towns in the South” according to the January issue of Southern Living magazine. Readers will determine the winner, so rally around Lafayette and cast your vote from December 23-January 31. Lafayette is cited for its new breed of homegrown chefs. Southern Living will profile each …
Read MoreInternational Rice Festival
Guests at Maison D’Memoire are invited to attend the 75th Annual International Rice Festival, held in Crowley, Louisiana. Enjoy this family friendly event from October 20-23! Located just a short distance west of Rayne, this is one of the oldest festivals in Louisiana. Events at the festival will include Family Fun Day, Poster Contest, Cooking Contest, and …
Read MoreFestivals Acadiens et Creoles
Lafayette Festivals: Festivals Acadiens et Creoles The annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles will be held on October 14-16, 2011 in the beautiful setting of Girard Park in Lafayette LA. This is a free event just minutes from Maison D’Memoire and is great for the whole family! There will be many activities to enjoy such as: Festival de …
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