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Travel Writer Resources

When a travel writer chooses St. Landry Parish as a travel destination, the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission is here to help them with every stage of their trip. From an overview of what the parish has to offer to itinerary suggestions and customizations, the commission can provide their expertise and knowledge of the area to make for a meaningful trip full of inspiration.

Below, are some documents that travel writers may find helpful including story ideas and profiles of the area.

Give us a call at 337.948.8004 to help with tour planning or email hawkins@cajuntravel.com.

(2022 TBEX familiarization tours hosted by St. Landry Parish Tourism.)

St. Landry Parish Promotional Videos

This playlist, which you can watch on our YouTube channel or here, has commercials about St. Landry Parish that were produced by the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission and some in partnership with the state of Louisiana's Tourism Office.

From videos detailing special restaurants to jam sessions and videos summarizing our rural Mardi Gras celebrations, these videos give you a snapshot of the parish.

You can download high-resolution versions by clicking the button below.

St. Landry Parish Promotional Photos

The St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission maintains a large gallery of images detailing St. Landry Parish events, attractions, and food. You can download a selection of these photos at the button below for free. We just ask that the commission be credited for their use.

If you have any questions about the photos or need a photo that is not available here, contact us.

What's New…

26Sep 2025

Explore the Archives in Opelousas

September 26th, 2025|

Grand Opening for the Election and Archives Center The St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Archives Department has an extensive collection of historical documents available to the public. Some of those documents date back to the 1700s and include marriage records, civil documents, and even conveyance records which paint a picture of the history of slavery in the area. On Friday, September 26th at 11 a.m., Charles Jagneaux, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court, will cut the ribbon on the new Election and Archives Center located at 306 West Landry Street in Opelousas which will house these important documents and help connect the stories found therein to the present. The Election and Archives Center will be more than just a home for over 200 years of historical documents. Archivist and anthropologist, Larry J. Caillier II holds monthly workshops to assist the public with genealogical research and search for property deeds, wills, family successions, and more records, all stored both digitally and physically. In their new location, they’ll be able to host larger and more regular events and continue their efforts to digitize this large collection. Check the Charles Jagneaux Archives Facebook Page for upcoming workshop dates. The new center will [...]

1Aug 2025

Sweet Summer in St. Landry Parish

August 1st, 2025|

Make it a sweet summer in St. Landry Parish! From hand dipped chocolates at Lou’s to fresh-baked treats at The Kitchen Shop, and banana splits topped with whipped cream and sprinkles at Cankton Cafe 613 Cajun Foods, there are plenty of sweets to try. Of course when the heat gets bad, there's something we all crave - snowballs!

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