Oak Alley Plantation: A Majestic Southern Beauty • Southern Chick Journal

Oak Alley Plantation is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Set on land that was established to grow sugarcane in the 1800s, Oak Alley is the epitome of what people may think of when they think Southern plantation homes. With 28 giant oak trees planted in the early 18th century lining a brick walkway to the gorgeous “Big House”, a Greek Revival mansion, exploring this magnificent Southern masterpiece is worth the drive (about an hour from New Orleans).

Side note: Oak Alley has served as the backdrop of many movies and tv shows including Interview with a Vampire, Days of our Lives, and Bayonce’s “Deja Vu” music video and “B-Day CD” insert photos!

A the end of the quarter-mile brick walkway lined with 28 oak trees is the “The Big House”. Yes, it’s as beautiful as this picture looks…even more so in real life!

“The Big House” is a majestic Southern wonder.

Beautiful railings and 28 collumns wrap around the mansion.

The view of the 28 oak trees from the second-story balcony.

Slave quarters: Jacques Roman began building the present mansion under the oversight of George Swainy and entirely with enslaved labor.

A look inside one of the slave quarters. A far cry from “The Big House”

Growing our family tree. My mom and aunt and Lon’s parents joined us for the adenture. We found the largest of the oak trees for this photo.

A look inside “The Big House”:

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Oak Alley also has a restaurant, gift shop, and Inn, so you can stay the day or a few days!

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8 Comments

Geri Campbell

May 19, 2018 at 6:26 pm Reply

Oak Alley is a ‘must see’ if your visiting New Orleans. I loved spending the afternoon there touring the mansion and enjoying the grounds!

admin

May 19, 2018 at 6:42 pm Reply

When you come back next time we will have to visit another plantation with Kennedy if it’s not too hot!

Heather

May 19, 2018 at 6:39 pm Reply

What a beautiful place and a beautiful mommy-to-be! I have really enjoyed reading your blog!

admin

May 19, 2018 at 6:41 pm Reply

Thanks Heather!

Melissa

May 22, 2018 at 7:00 pm Reply

Wow that looks gorgeous! What a beautiful property with an ENORMOUS tree! And you look stunning!

admin

May 22, 2018 at 9:40 pm Reply

Thank you! I’m at the end of pregnancy and ready for baby to come out!

Mag

May 22, 2018 at 9:26 pm Reply

Love this place! Visited many years ago. I only recently read that the trees were planted well before any buildings were constructed, so someone had a grand vision well in advance!