Melrose Plantation

I've been to more plantation homes than I can count, considering I'm from Natchez, MS and have visited multiple homes in SE LA. where I've lived for more than half my life at this point. This was the first time I'd visited a Creole plantation. The tour guide was excellent. Her knowledge of the history was extensive and appreciated since I love history. I wish I'd taken photos of the Yucca and Africa Houses, but I admit to being so fascinated with everything that I neglected to do so. The house was much different than I'm used to, but I enjoyed it. It was definitely built to handle our heat and last multiple lifetimes. I've since done some reading on the history of the family and the farm itself, and I need to do some more. My only critique is the gift shop. I've been in dozens in my lifetime. Naturally, most of the items will be on the pricy side, and it's understandable, but most have some affordable options for those who aren't willing to break the bank on souvenirs. I was disappointed to see there were none available. Even the cheapest magnet was $19.50. Needless to say, I was shocked and bought nothing. That being said, I highly recommend visiting this property.

This was a fantastic preserved plantation. Not one of the bigger ones, however it has a ton of history. It was also home to Clementine Hunter! There’s several of her works that you can only see here as well. The guided tour was excellent and very informative. I highly recommend the tour instead of trying to walk around and read the story boards. It’s well worth the money. It’s also the only way you can gain access to the big house.

Beautiful place with history. The tour guide was awesome, he made the historical narration so interesting with his sense of humor. Great experience.

This was an amazing place. So much history here. The tour guide did an amazing job. This place has an interesting background. A must visit!

We had the best time touring this plantation. Our tour guide was a descent of the original family. A very peaceful place.

I enjoyed my time here. Great place to visit. The tour guide was very informative. I hope to come back and visit again.

Wonderful antebellum plantation with plenty of original structures. Didn't have the oak tree lined entrance that most from that time period had but still very impressive. There were a few live oaks on the property that had to have been between 200-300 years old. Well worth a stop if you're in the area.

I was really surprised after visiting this place. The back story is very interesting, the park ranger had so much information from all the families that lived at this plantation. Well worth the visit.

A must visit! It's an beautiful place with an incredible history. We took the short tour but it was informative and covered the Big House and Tobacco House.

Beautiful house and grounds. Although we didn't do the house tour, the tour guide was friendly and personable. We can tell the he thoroughly enjoys what he does. Thank you Melrose, we will be back soon!

Great place. The tour was very informative. Worth the time. I will be going back again.

Loved this place!! The tour guide was a wealth of knowledge!!! So much history!! A must visit when in the area!❤😊💯

This is a beautiful and quite place perfect for a weekend outing. The guides are very sweet. Do check out clamentine hunters house as well.

Absolutely wonderful! Tour was well paced and super informative. The art of Clementine Hunter is remarkable! A MUST SEE!

Stopped in on our trip home from Natchitoches after the Christmas festival. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all out questions. We saw the house were African artist Clementine Hunter lived. She was a remarkable woman. The third owner of the plantations wife Cammie Harris was a very work orentiented lady. She let writers stay there if the would work on their projects. The story goes that William Faulkner stay there and after his first day she asked him what he did that day and he said nothing. The next day he did the same thing and Cammie sent him on his way.

A great place to the antebellum south. One of the few preserved mansions. Many outbuildings survive. Very friendly staff. Good local Creole artwork in the gift shop.

Beautiful and Historic. Take the tour. It's so worth it!!! The paintings touched me so deeply that I cried! And ask for directions to the " The Commissary "

My husband and I had an awesome experience here and just loved the history and art work. Nancy was our tour guide and did a fantastic job. You can tell her heart is in this place. Highly recommend.

Going to have to go back! Missed experience by 45 minutes...as it was a Sunday and they had already closed. We got to take a look albeit through fencing...Mother and I took our DNA testing which revealed that we descent from Louisiana Creoles of Colour in the Cane River region...and Marie Coincoin Melrose plantation owner through a Metoyer connection. Still will give it a 5 🌟

Beautiful place! Guide was very helpful and nice.