Overview
Lecompte is a small town (population 1200) in central Louisiana. It is named after a horse called LeComte, who was named after horse breeder Ambrose LeComte. That's right – the town's name shouldn't have a 'p' in it, but an historical sign-writing error has stuck.
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Jan. (climate data from nearby Baton Rouge)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
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- AEX Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria — 18 mi away. Directions
- LFT Lafayette Regional Airport, Lafayette — 66 mi away. Directions
- MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 148 mi away (major hub). Directions
Lecompte is between Alexandria and Opelousas.
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Get in
Lecompte is between Alexandria and Opelousas.
Eat
Eat Lea's Lunchroom
Roadside diner that has been in operation since 1928. Its pies are famous in Louisiana and have earned the town the title of "Pie Capital of Louisiana". Pie flavors include coconut, lemon, chocolate, banana, apple, peach, cherry, bumble berry and the best-seller, pecan. Seasonal flavors include pumpkin, mincemeat, blueberry, blackberry and dewberry.
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