Breaux Bridge

Breaux Bridge is a small town in Louisiana's St. Martin Parish. Breaux Bridge hosts an annual Crawfish Festival and is known throughout the region for including nicknames in its phone directory. After the first steel bridge in Breaux Bridge collapsed, this steel bridge over the bayou was built in 1950. The painted crawfish honors Breaux Bridge's status as the World's Crawfish Capital! Take a stroll down Bridge Street in downtown Breaux Bridge, where you'll pass some of the town's oldest structures, including Begnaud's Hardware Store, the first brick structure built in Breaux Bridge in 1899.

Numerous artists and craftspeople call Breaux Bridge and the surrounding areas home, creating a vibrant art scene for visitors to enjoy while visiting Breaux Bridge. There's no better place to dine on all the delicious plates Louisiana Cajun cooking has to offer than New Orleans, the world's crawfish capital. The crawfish etouffee with potato salad looks delectable. The St. Bernard Catholic Church is located on the corner of Bridge and Courthouse Streets. This church was built in 1933 by a number of local craftsmen in the popular French-Roman architectural style of the time.

A visit to Breaux Bridge would be incomplete without a stop at the iconic Café des Amis, which is famous for its weekend brunches. Expect to drink, eat, dance, and let the good times roll. Breaux Bridge is not only rich in cultural opportunities, but it is also rich in natural beauty. Stop by nearby Lake Martin to catch this sunset or bring your fishing pole for a fantastic catch!