Christmas Tour of Homes

The Christmas Tour of Homes is a holiday tour of uniquely decorated properties in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The event will feature docent-led commentaries on the history of each property as well as the unique holiday decorations. The Christmas Tour of Homes is a self-guided walking tour. You may begin at any of the 3 properties listed below. There will be docents to guide you through the interior of each venue. The entire tour takes between 2.5 and 3 hours. Please plan accordingly.

You may begin your tour at any of the 3 properties featured. Tickets may also be purchased at the front door of every property.

We invite you to experience the charm of historic Natchitoches during this annual holiday event. Proceeds from the tour benefit restoration of properties in the Natchitoches Parish area.

*Each Friday ticket entitles adults over 21 to a complimentary glass of HOUSE wine at Maglieaux’s Riverfront Restaurant following the tour.

1. The Sweet Cane Inn (926 Washington St.) The Sweet Cane Inn was built for Congressman Phanor Breazeale in the late 1800’s. Among its many unique features, Sweet Cane Inn’s stately presence boasts of 12 foot ceilings, 11 fireplaces, and wall of stained glassed windows at the top of the stairs which curve and lead to seven beautifully spacious rooms and suites. This Victorian era home has been exquisitely restored and features the amenities you would expect of a top notch B&B. For more information or to reserve a room at The Sweet Cane inn, visit www.sweetcaneinn.com

2. Prud’homme-Rouquier House (446 rue Jefferson) Francois Rouquier built this extraordinary home in 1790. His home was considered a showplace of its time, containing more elaborate architectural details than other structures in the area. It is the largest bousillage structure in North America. The Service League of Natchitoches curates a unique presentation of local history, art, and Christmas traditions to inspire visitors to come back year after year. The Prud’homme-Rouquier House is available to rent. For more information visit www.service-league.net

3. The Roque House (760 Front St. located at the far north end of the actual riverbank below Front Street) Recently restored, The Roque House, was built in 1803 by Yves Pacale, a freed man of color. The house is a remarkable example of the creole style of French architecture along Cane River. Constructed in typical French colonial fashion with hand-hewn cypress and a bousillage fill (a mixture of mud, Spanish moss and animal hair), the structure was topped with an oversize roof of durable shingles. The Roque House is among the oldest surviving examples of Creole architecture in Natchitoches Parish. The structure may be the only remaining circa 1790s French Creole post on sill house built by a freed man of color.

**Please note, these venues are subject to change due to state mandates and volunteer limitations