Louisiana Parishes

DeSoto Parish sits in the northwestern corner of Louisiana, brushing up against Texas. It’s Cajun country, but with a twist.

East Baton Rouge Parish is located in the middle of southeast Louisiana. It’s the most populous parish in the state.

East Carroll Parish sits in the northeast corner of Louisiana, right along the Mississippi River. It’s a rural area with a rich history.

East Feliciana Parish sits in the southeastern part of Louisiana, right above Baton Rouge. It’s a quiet part of the Bayou State.

Evangeline Parish sits in the heart of Cajun Country, smack dab in central Louisiana. You’ll find oak-lined bayous and sprawling prairies.

Franklin Parish sits in northeast Louisiana, about 40 miles south of the Arkansas border. Fried catfish is king in these parts.

Grant Parish sits in the heart of central Louisiana, about 40 miles north of Alexandria. Kisatchie National Forest covers a big chunk.

Iberia Parish sits in the heart of Cajun country, along Louisiana’s southern coast. It’s broken into two chunks – island and mainland.

Iberville Parish is located just across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge. This makes it an easy day trip from the state capital.

Jackson Parish sits in north-central Louisiana, about halfway between Monroe and Shreveport. It’s small-town America at its core.

Jefferson Davis Parish sits in southwest Louisiana. Jennings is the biggest town and parish seat, but it’s still pretty small.

Jefferson Parish hugs the Mississippi River just west of New Orleans. It stretches from Lake Pontchartrain down to the Gulf of Mexico.

Lafayette Parish is in the heart of Acadiana, south-central Louisiana. The parish is home to Lafayette, a city that’s big on Cajun culture.

Lafourche Parish is in southeast Louisiana, stretching from the outskirts of New Orleans down to the Gulf of Mexico.

LaSalle Parish sits in the heart of central Louisiana. Jena is the parish seat, situated in the central part of the parish.