Discover the enchanting beauty of Oak Alley Foundation, a National Historic Landmark. Immerse yourself in history as you explore the iconic oak-lined avenue and antebellum mansion.

Oak Alley as a sugar plantation was built by and relied on enslaved men, women and children. This self-guided exhibit focuses on some of the individuals who were owned and kept on the plantation, their lives and living conditions.

Discover the captivating history and groundbreaking research at Oak Alley Foundation. Uncover the secrets of the past and explore the rich heritage of this iconic landmark.

Oak Alley does NOT require proof of vaccination or negative PCR test to visit. We are not currently under any coronavirus mandates. This is a smoke-free facility.

Oak Alley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit trust organized and operated exclusively for charitable, literary and educational purposes.

Oak Alley takes its name from a row of 28 live oak trees (Quercus virginiana), native to this region. Stretching from the mansion to the Mississippi River, they have witnessed the evolution of the plantation, making them the site’s oldest—and quietest— historians.

Search our Louisiana slave database and learn all available information about the enslaved community which built and sustained Oak Alley plantation. Learn more.

Discover the rich history and captivating beauty of Oak Alley Foundation. Explore the iconic Oak Alley Plantation and immerse yourself in Southern charm.

Hotels, small inns, overnight cottages and quaint bed & breakfasts are a great enhancement to your visit to Louisiana and this area. Area attractions include other historic estates, swamp tours and family adventures, just to name a few.

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