Mar 31, 2025 · Only a short distance from the big city of New Orleans, Jean Lafitte and its bayou culture feels like a world apart. Spend the day here, touring the mysterious swamps, eating …

The Jean Lafitte Visitor Center has exhibits on the town’s namesake, the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Check out brochures from local charter fishing guides, swamp tour companies, and …

Today, several thousand people live along Bayou Barataria in the communities of Jean Lafitte, Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria. Many of them are the descendants of the original French, …

Discover the 200-year-old history of the town of Jean Lafitte at Lafitte’s Barataria Museum and Wetland Trace. Begin your journey with a theatre presentation that tells the story of the people …

Part of the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary, Jean Lafitte is one of the most biologically productive estuaries in the world. These wetlands and bays are a mecca for commercial and recreational …

The Town of Jean Lafitte was incorporated in 1974 and is governed by a mayor-council form of government. The Town’s major operations include public safety, public works, culture and …

Jean Lafitte is a paradise for inland saltwater fishing. Whether you are fishing on Lafitte’s public pier, from your own boat or with an expert guide, the Barataria Basin is the perfect place to …

The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival will take place on November 11-13, 2022, at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds, 4953 City Park St in Jean Lafitte. The festival will include amazing …

The Jean Lafitte Visitor Center has exhibits on the town’s namesake, the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Check out brochures from local charter fishing guides, swamp tour companies, and …

Jean Lafitte Multi-Purpose Center. 4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067. Lafitte’s Barataria Museum: (504) 689-7888 Library: (504) 689-5097 Civic Center Rental: (504) 689-2208