26 Nov 2024

Le Petit Cadeaux

2025-01-16T13:53:35-06:00

Le Petit Cadeaux is a local gift shop in the artsy town of Sunset, Louisiana, the Rubboard Capital of the World. This shop carries items that are handmade by local artists and craftspeople including Louisiana-inspired items. You can find artwork like paintings, oyster art, woodwork, and photography as well as custom-crafted items like jewelry, crocheted items, clothing, candles, and home decor. There’s more to see in this gift shop with food and even books.

Le Petit Cadeaux is nestled between Jerilyn’s Fused Glass and The Funky Flea right across the street from Café Josephine.

Le Petit Cadeaux, Sunset, Louisiana
Le Petit Cadeaux, Sunset, Louisiana
Le Petit Cadeaux, Sunset, Louisiana
Le Petit Cadeaux, Sunset, Louisiana
Le Petit Cadeaux, Sunset, Louisiana
Le Petit Cadeaux, Sunset, Louisiana

Le Petit Cadeaux2025-01-16T13:53:35-06:00
14 Jun 2024

Nonc’s Shop

2024-08-09T13:14:21-05:00

Adam “Nonc” Doucet, owner of Nonc’s Shop, is a French speaker, self-taught musician, and self-taught woodturner from Sunset, Louisiana. Doucet prides himself in one-of-a-kind turned pieces made from local Louisiana wood species. Most notably, Doucet is known for his work with sinker cypress, ancient cypress trees ranging from 400-1,000+ years old. His work has been featured in national publications and museums such as The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. With a degree in anthropology, Doucet continues finding the unique connections humans have with trees and wood and incorporates these ideas into his work. Nonc’s Shop offers commission work on various products, so please reach out if you would like a custom piece of local art.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

Nonc's Shop, Sunset, Louisiana
Nonc's Shop, Sunset, Louisiana
Nonc's Shop, Sunset, Louisiana

Nonc’s Shop2024-08-09T13:14:21-05:00
14 Dec 2023

Black Pot Bookshop

2024-10-21T14:59:38-05:00

Black Pot Bookshop is a locally-curated book and gift store located in the St. Landry Parish Courtyard Square of downtown Opelousas, Louisiana in the historic Shute’s building. Their selection of goods are handpicked from local authors and artists from around the state.

Their large selection of books, home decor, kitchenware, hometown gifts, and more make it a perfect place to pick up a gift or browse after lunch or a cup of coffee at one of the nearby cafés.

Black Pot Bookshop, Opelousas, Louisiana
Black Pot Bookshop, Opelousas, Louisiana
Black Pot Bookshop, Opelousas, Louisiana

Black Pot Bookshop2024-10-21T14:59:38-05:00
1 Nov 2021

Robinson Weaving Shop

2021-11-01T11:07:48-05:00

Robinson Weaving Shop is run by owner and craftsmen Donald Robinson Sr. in the steamboat town of Washington. Robinson specializes in caning seat weaving restorations and repairs to antique furniture. Robinson learned to weave from his father, whose works are preserved at the Smithsonian.

Robinson Weaving Shop2021-11-01T11:07:48-05:00
1 Jul 2020

Tee Don’s Rubboards

2021-10-13T12:38:54-05:00

“Tee Don” Landry is famous for his Key of Z Rubboards. The frottoir, a wearable rubboard that is synonymous with zydeco music, was popularized by King of Zydeco Clifton Chenier and Cleveland, his brother who played that first rubboard masterfully. The story goes that in 1946, Chenier came to Willie Landry, Tee Don’s father and a Cajun metal craftsman, with the plans for the frottoir. Now at his shop in Sunset, Tee Don practices his father’s craft and is the reason the town is touted as the Rubboard Capital of the World.

On his website, you can purchase one of his rubboards or even have one custom made. Set up a time to visit his shop and see the process for yourself. Each one of his rubboards is numbered and registered, even the mini ones meant for decoration.

Tee Don’s Rubboards2021-10-13T12:38:54-05:00
11 Sep 2018

Art Box Studio & Gallery

2024-10-21T14:59:04-05:00

Neketta Guillory, the owner of Art Box Studio, is a native of St. Landry Parish and has been an art instructor for over a decade in Opelousas, Louisiana. Her style is vibrant and bold with a blend of influences from her mentor, John T. Scott, a New Orleans-based artist, and her time spent in West Africa. Her work can be viewed and purchased in the gallery next door or you can take lessons from Neketta herself in the studio.

The Art Box offers a wide variety of top-notch services, such as open studio times, poetry readings, music events, private arts and crafts lessons, and a selection of other hands-on learning experiences for adults and children. Check the calendar for lessons or book for a private party. The studio can take groups of up to 16.

Artbox, Opelousas, Louisiana
Artbox, Opelousas, Louisiana
Artbox, Opelousas, Louisiana

Art Box Studio & Gallery2024-10-21T14:59:04-05:00
23 Jul 2018

NUNU Arts & Culture Collective

2024-03-11T13:56:17-05:00

Arnaudville’s robust art scene begins at NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, a volunteer-run art gallery, artisan market, and cultural venue. The shopping bug will certainly bite you here as you wander the 5,000-square-foot former Singleton Hardware Store and its vast inventory of fine art, handmade jewelry, pottery, wood and metalwork, blown glass, books, natural bath products, and a whole lot more. NUNU is a must-stop attraction for visitors seeking one-of-a-kind art and/or gifts.

For visitors looking for things to do and the opportunity to meet authentic French Louisiana locals, NUNU collective hosts a multitude of programs including exhibitions, quilting/needlework, drumming circles, a monthly potluck dinner and dance, and French language conversational tables where “All French is Good French.” You can keep up with what’s happening at the collective here.

If traveling with a group, the Jacques Arnaud French Studies Collective, curated by Mavis Arnaud Frugé, provides French immersion workshops designed to give visitors a “mini-taste” of Louisiana French language and culture. Contact the collective for costs. Other arts and cultural workshops are available, as well.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, Louisiana
NUNU Arts & Culture Collective Drumming Circle in Arnaudville, Louisiana
La Table Francaise d'Arnaudville
NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, Louisiana
French Table at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, Louisiana
NUNU Arts & Culture Collective2024-03-11T13:56:17-05:00
21 Jul 2018

The Funky Flea

2024-10-22T09:44:59-05:00

The Funky Flea in Sunset, Louisiana specializes in everything funky and vintage. Find antiques and collectibles in excellent condition, including mid-century retro modern, art deco, and primitive. The shop’s owner, Claudette Simon, is a “cool cat” with an eye for retro items from the atomic era, but she also collects glassware, kitchenware, clothing, and jewelry from other periods. Claudette also loves funky works of art. Throughout the shop, find paintings, photography, pottery, mixed media arts and other crafts created by local artists. It’s not just a flea market. It’s not just an art gallery. It’s both and everything in-between!

The Funky Flea in Sunset, Louisiana
The Funky Flea in Sunset, Louisiana
The Funky Flea in Sunset, Louisiana
The Funky Flea in Sunset, Louisiana
The Funky Flea in Sunset, Louisiana
The Funky Flea in Sunset, Louisiana
The Funky Flea2024-10-22T09:44:59-05:00
20 Jul 2018

Jerilyn’s Fused Glass Art Gallery & Studio

2024-10-17T11:04:56-05:00

Jerilyn’s Fused Glass Gallery & Art Studio features the work of local artist, Jerilyn LaVergne. Jerilyn’s working art studio in Sunset, Louisiana features one-of-a-kind glass jewelry, masks, wind chimes, garden stakes, and Jerilyn’s signature pieces – large glass fish. Each work she creates seems to have a story connected to her heart and a bit of wit as well.

Jerilyn also displays artwork by her husband, Cecil LaVergne. Cecil has a unique style when working with glass and often depicts rural Acadian-style scenes. His framed pieces also feature local historic churches.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

Jerilyn’s Fused Glass Gallery & Art Studio in Sunset, Louisiana
Jerilyn’s Fused Glass Gallery & Art Studio in Sunset, Louisiana
Jerilyn’s Fused Glass Gallery & Art Studio in Sunset, Louisiana
Jerilyn’s Fused Glass Gallery & Art Studio in Sunset, Louisiana
Jerilyn's Fused Glass Art Gallery & Studio in Sunset, Louisiana
Jerilyn’s Fused Glass Art Gallery & Studio2024-10-17T11:04:56-05:00
20 Jul 2018

Damian Cuccio Designs

2022-03-28T16:19:57-05:00

Damian Cuccio has over 25 years of art, design, and decorating experience. His studio, located in downtown Eunice, Louisiana, offers shoppers beautiful clay pieces, ceramics, and paintings. With an interior design background, you can find various furniture and home accents available to satisfy a variety of themes or have one created. Damian Cuccio Designs is only open by appointment so call ahead to schedule your visit. Also, groups of up to 20 are welcome for art classes, painting parties, photography workshops and other art lessons for children and adults. Call for details.

Damian Cuccio Designs in Eunice, Louisiana
Damian Cuccio Designs in Eunice, Louisiana
Damian Cuccio Designs in Eunice, Louisiana
Damian Cuccio Designs in Eunice, Louisiana
Damian Cuccio Designs in Eunice, Louisiana
Damian Cuccio Designs in Eunice, Louisiana
Damian Cuccio Designs2022-03-28T16:19:57-05:00

St. Landry Parish Visitor Center
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

337.948.8004
978 Kennerson Road (I-49 exit 23)
P.O. Box 1415 • Opelousas, LA 70570

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