The House on Bayou Road

The House on Bayou Road

Circa 1798. Romantic guest rooms, gourmet cuisine and two-acre grounds dotted with ponds, herb and flower gardens await guests at this Creole Plantation home. The home was built as the main house to an indigo plantation just prior to the turn of the 19th century. The lush surroundings are a distraction from city life, yet this restful inn is just a few blocks from the French Quarter. The guest quarters are appointed with fine linens and elegant furnishings. Breakfast is a don't-miss, three-course event. The innkeeper is co-director of a New Orleans cooking school. Guests with a flair for the gourmet might consider signing up for the school's popular Grand or Mini classes, which include tuition and lodging.