Spiritual Influence of Classical Architecture & Art in Grand Coteau
This springtime event is a comprehensive tour of the Spiritual Influence of Classical Architecture in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. On Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 9am – 5pm, visit classically inspired buildings such as the St. Borromeo Catholic Church, St. Charles College, the Academy of Sacred Heart, and more.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to identify religious history and classical symbolism in the Jesuit and Sacred Heart religious orders, as well as, recognize classical art in Catholic structures. They will also be able to identify local religious and residential building materials in southern Louisiana dating from 1796 to 1909 and recall proper renovation techniques of antebellum structures.
All attendees will receive take-home information about the St. Charles Borromeo architecture, art, and history. Throughout the tour, professional speakers will provide intimate knowledge of the buildings, sites, people, and cultural significance of these classically-inspired places.
A boxed lunch and afternoon refreshments will be provided. Participants will need their own transportation from each venue.
For questions contact Peter Patout at peter@peterpatout.com or Eddie Cazayoux at edwardjc@centurytel.net.
Download a complete itinerary here.
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Hourly Schedule
Religious Buildings in the Morning
- 8:30am
- St. Charles Borromeo Church
- Park in rear, 174 Church St., Grand Coteau
- 9am
- Tour the Jesuit compound: St. Charles Borromeo Church, St. Charles College, Cemetery & Grotto.
- Father Jim Bradley, S.J., St. Charles College Historian, and Father Mark Kramer, S.J., Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Church, will give an historic overview of Jesuit history in Grand Coteau.
- 11am
- Leave the Jesuit compound and drive to Academy of the Sacred Heart
- 11:15am
- Arrive at the Academy of the Sacred Heart
- 1821 Academy Drive, Grand Coteau, LA Caroline Richard, Society of the Sacred Heart, will give a tour.
- 12:15pm
- Boxed lunch in the library.
Local Art & Architecture in the Afternoon
- 1pm
- Drive to NUNU Arts and Culture Collective.
- 1510 Hwy Courtableau, (LA 93 East), Arnaudville, LA 70512
- 1:15pm
- Gather at salon, and review art work at the NUNU Art and Culture Collective.
- Complimentary coffee, hot tea, cold tea, and water.
- 2:15pm
- Drive to Robin Plantation north of Arnaudville.
- 1616 LA-31, Arnaudville, St. Martin Parish, LA 70512
- 2:30pm
- Visit Robin Plantation.
- Architect Eddie Cazayoux will give an overview of the renovation and has his HABS drawings on display!
- 3:30pm
- Drive to Stéphanie Plantation south of Arnaudville.
- 1862 Bushville Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512
- 4pm - 5pm
- Visit Stéphanie Plantation.
- Architect Eddie Cazayoux will give an overview of the renovation and have his HABS drawings on display! Eddie received a Charles E. Peterson Prize from the US Department of the Interior on the drawings.
