Overview
Natchez is the fourth-largest municipality in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
3 sights · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Natchez
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Melrose Plantation
A historic yucca plantation, established by a former slave. The plantation has 9 historic buildings. Hourly guided tours of the big house, which was built in 1832.
St. Augustine Parish (Isle Brevelle) Church
Roman Catholic Church built in 1917 on a site which has documented church use since 1829. Established in 1803 by Augustin Métoyer. Church services been held continuously since then. It is the oldest church in the United …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Mansfield)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AEX Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria — 38 mi away. Directions
- SHV Shreveport Regional Airport, Shreveport — 70 mi away. Directions
- IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston — 179 mi away (major hub). Directions
Natchez is a few minutes drive after exiting I-49.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Melrose Plantation
- Lunch E's Famous Fried Chicken
- Afternoon St. Augustine Parish (Isle Brevelle) Church
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Natchez is a few minutes drive after exiting I-49.
See
See St. Augustine Parish (Isle Brevelle) Church
Roman Catholic Church built in 1917 on a site which has documented church use since 1829. Established in 1803 by Augustin Métoyer. Church services been held continuously since then. It is the oldest church in the United States that was founded by and for the mixed-Creole people. The church was built by sons of Métoyer and Marie Thérèse Coin-coin. Because of the significance of the Créole church's history and its centrality in the life of the community, it is featured on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
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