This last drive from Monroe to Houston was too quick. I prefer to stop along the way and drive off of the main highways. While you can drive from North Louisiana to South Louisiana in about 3-4 hours on the interstate, it is much more fun to meander along the small roads and through small cities and towns like West Monroe, Monroe, Grand Coteau, Arnaudville, Welsh and Lacassine.
Mary Lu Keele, above, owns Potpourri de Tante Marie in West Monroe, Antique Alley. Kayla's Kitchen is a great place to eat if you are in West Monroe shopping in the old downtown area. Grand Coteau has a variety of shops, cafes and eateries. Many of them across the street from the Academy of the Sacred Heart founded in 1821. Arnaudville is the home of NUNU Arts and Culture Collective which has regular events each month and the upcoming Fire and Water Winter extravaganza. Music, French literature, art and food are the focus of the NUNU event calendar. Further in town there are regular music events at Little Big Cup cafe. West of Lafayette off of I-10 at Lacassine you can find Lil' Cochon's which sells homemade sausages, cracklins and alligator filets. Welsh is the home of Cajun Tales Seafood Restaurant.
These destinations are just a sampling of the rich cultural life and unique blend of cultures and history in Louisiana. More focus on people and towns to come in future posts.
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