Welcome to Natchitoches.net, the Official Online City Guide for Natchitoches, Louisiana.

That quaint and perky town in the movie Steel Magnolias is real! Experience the charm of the original French colony in Louisiana, established 1714 and well known as the film site of "Steel Magnolias". Discover our Landmark Historic District with shopping, dining, and attractions plus historic fort sites, museums, and year around cultural events and festivals.

Natchitoches is also recognized as the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Louisiana and home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park at Oakland & Magnolia Plantations. The National Trust named our town one of the 2005 "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" for Historic Preservation.

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The Festival schedule includes Zydeco Legend Wayne Toups, Country music star Trini Triggs, and JYPSI, “One of the hottest young groups in Nashville.” Local favorites Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs and Josh Hyde and the Hitchhikers will also be performing at the Festival. The 2008 Jazz/R&B Festival will be a two-day long event beginning Friday evening with NSU College Night beginning at 3:00. The Headliner for Friday night will be Built For Speed. Other performers include 150 Franklin, Adam Dale, and Them Jazz Katz.

For more information, call the Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 259-1714 or the office of C. Rodney Harrington at (318) 352-5900, or visit Festival website at www.natchjazzfest.com.

Ten Bargain Retirement Spots
in the United States

US News & World Report • June 2007

Preserve America Presidential
Award for Heritage Tourism

Pres. George W. Bush • May 2007

Great American Main Street Award

National Trust for Historic Preservation

One of the Top 100 Places to Retire

Where to Retire Magazine • 2001 & 2002

1 of 12 Great Road Trips

National Geographic Traveler • 2002