Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas

10/13/2026

Even the signs that tell history need a little preservation from time to time! Replacing a few of our interpretive signs that have faded over time to ensure visitors can continue enjoying the stories behind the historic buildings at Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas.

09/23/2026

We’re grateful for the kind words visitors have shared about Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas.

09/17/2026

Restoration work continues on the historic Venus House at Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas, where a recent phase of the work includes handmade wooden gutters lined with metal to help direct rainwater away from the circa 1791 home and protect the historic structure from moisture.

Wooden gutters were used on early South Louisiana homes, as a practical way to manage our region's rainfall before modern gutter systems became available. This is a wonderful example of traditional craftsmanship adapted for the preservation of an important piece of our history.

Historic Opelousas

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Thanks to Rob & Liz from Ohio for stopping by Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas today for a tour! We also appreciate the referral from one of our Tourism Ambassadors, Marcellia LeDay!

Opelousas Travel

08/07/2026

It was such a pleasure meeting Doris and Rita, who both live in Houston, TX, on Thursday at Le Vieux Village. Doris, who is originally from St. Landry Parish, had a special moment when she discovered a photo of her grandmother, Anna LaChapelle, on ancestry board donated by Alex Genealogy in the LaChapelle house.

Stories like this remind us why preserving and sharing our history matters so much.

Opelousas Travel

07/30/2026

As part of the restoration work for the historic Venus House at Le Vieux Village, work included restoring the windows of the circa 1791 Creole home. Metal bars that had been added to the windows long after the home’s construction were removed and the windows were carefully restored and made functional again. This work brings the house closer to its historic appearance and strengthens our ongoing preservation efforts.
*Preservation work on the Venus House is made possible through state funding earmarked for tourism and attractions efforts and secured by State Representative Dustin Miller.



Opelousas Travel
Historic Opelousas
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
St. Landry Parish Tourism

07/20/2026

07/14/2026

📚🎒 SAVE THE DATE! 🎒📚

Join us on Saturday, August 1st for a day dedicated to our youth, our families, and our community!

We are currently seeking volunteers of all kinds:
✂️ Barbers
💇 Hairstylists
🎧 DJs
🎵 Musicians & Bands
🙌 Community Volunteers

There will be plenty of fun activities for the children, giveaways, food, fellowship, and opportunities to make a positive impact in the lives of local families.

We are also accepting donations of any kind to help make this event a success. Every contribution helps us serve more children and families in our community.

⭐ This event is FREE and open to everyone! ⭐

🎶 Live Music Performance by Eric Singleton & Underground Zydeco beginning at 5:00 PM!

Let’s come together and show our children what a strong community looks like. More details coming soon!

07/10/2026

We’re excited to share a little of the incredible progress at the historic Venus House, circa 1791, in Le Vieux Village! A special thank you goes to State Representative Dustin Miller for securing a $50,000 allocation through House Bill 460. This support is making it possible for us to preserve one of the oldest Creole homes of its kind west of the Mississippi and ensure future generations can experience the stories surrounding Louisiana French Colonial era. We are grateful and can't wait to share more about the restoration of this cultural asset.

TravelPHistoric OpelousasvSt. Landry Parish Tourism Landry Parish Tourism