In the heart of Cajun Country

A quaint & historical town in the Heart of Cajun Country. Home of the mythical Evangeline of the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem. The evolution of French Colonial Culture into Creole and Cajun cultures.

[@diegaspumper8501]

I live about 20 minutes away from St. Martinville. It’s an old little town with a lot of history.

[@abelincoln3261]

I know every inch of that town. I road my bike to school the old school that is no longer there before they built the new school that is there today on Main street going out towards the Evangeline State Park. The bakery was one stop I used to make on my way to school every morning to grab a hot French bread and a few piece of Brioche... pronounced Bre Oush ! Lots of memories there... It was a great place to grow up...

[@chefmitch4731]

Vive la Cajun!

[@mg.actually6806]

Wow it's beautiful place!! 😊🤗🥰😇

[@abelincoln3261]

Pronounced A Tak Ka Paw... The town was called several names... also called Poste des Attakapas: This was the original name given by French settlers in the 18th century, named after the local Attakapa Indian tribe. Le Petit Paris: After the French Revolution, many Royalist refugees settled in the area, and it became known as "Little Paris" due to its cultural vibrancy. Saint Martinville: After Louisiana became a state in 1812, the town was officially named after St. Martin of Tours

[@tiowilt]

Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tarheelwhippoorwill]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.