SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2024 CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES 9 AM - 12 PM
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.
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.
*Saturday tickets include a complimentary ticket to The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum located at 800 Front Street.
Tours will NOT be cancelled due to rain or bad weather. Be sure to pack and umbrella!
Tickets are $30/person. Children under 12 are free. “Print at home” is the only delivery option available for admission tickets purchased in advance. Your emailed receipt is your ticket. You can also display these tickets on your phone when you arrive. We keep accurate records of all ticket holders should your emailed receipt be lost.
You may begin your tour at any of the 3 properties featured. Tickets may also be purchased at the front door of every property.
**For group rates (15+) please contact Lee Akin at 832-729-2610.
Bayou Amulet House – 202 Rue Poete Bayou Amulet House, built in 1853, is named for Natchitoches’ very own famous bayou. The actual bayou was first called Bayou a la Mule. The Bayou Amulet was restored in 2004 to a Greek Revival style popular in the mid-1800’s. The homeowner’s exhibit a collection of antique French oyster plates, Christmas cookie jars, and Christmas garland draped over everything that will stand still.
Ragan House - 220 Rue Ragan Originally built in 1895, Ragan House was restored to its traditional bungalow style in 2015. Visitors are welcomed into the home with a rare eight-foot-wide dog trot entry. Ragan House features original hardwood floors, windows, and an enclosed back porch that now serves as beautiful kitchen.
The Roque House – entrance located at 760 Front St. 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.
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.
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.
*Saturday tickets include a complimentary ticket to The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum located at 800 Front Street.
Tours will NOT be cancelled due to rain or bad weather. Be sure to pack and umbrella!
Tickets are $30/person. Children under 12 are free. “Print at home” is the only delivery option available for admission tickets purchased in advance. Your emailed receipt is your ticket. You can also display these tickets on your phone when you arrive. We keep accurate records of all ticket holders should your emailed receipt be lost.
You may begin your tour at any of the 3 properties featured. Tickets may also be purchased at the front door of every property.
**For group rates (15+) please contact Lee Akin at 832-729-2610.
Bayou Amulet House – 202 Rue Poete Bayou Amulet House, built in 1853, is named for Natchitoches’ very own famous bayou. The actual bayou was first called Bayou a la Mule. The Bayou Amulet was restored in 2004 to a Greek Revival style popular in the mid-1800’s. The homeowner’s exhibit a collection of antique French oyster plates, Christmas cookie jars, and Christmas garland draped over everything that will stand still.
Ragan House - 220 Rue Ragan Originally built in 1895, Ragan House was restored to its traditional bungalow style in 2015. Visitors are welcomed into the home with a rare eight-foot-wide dog trot entry. Ragan House features original hardwood floors, windows, and an enclosed back porch that now serves as beautiful kitchen.
The Roque House – entrance located at 760 Front St. 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.
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.
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.
*Saturday tickets include a complimentary ticket to The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum located at 800 Front Street.
Tours will NOT be cancelled due to rain or bad weather. Be sure to pack and umbrella!
Tickets are $30/person. Children under 12 are free. “Print at home” is the only delivery option available for admission tickets purchased in advance. Your emailed receipt is your ticket. You can also display these tickets on your phone when you arrive. We keep accurate records of all ticket holders should your emailed receipt be lost.
You may begin your tour at any of the 3 properties featured. Tickets may also be purchased at the front door of every property.
**For group rates (15+) please contact Lee Akin at 832-729-2610.
Bayou Amulet House – 202 Rue Poete Bayou Amulet House, built in 1853, is named for Natchitoches’ very own famous bayou. The actual bayou was first called Bayou a la Mule. The Bayou Amulet was restored in 2004 to a Greek Revival style popular in the mid-1800’s. The homeowner’s exhibit a collection of antique French oyster plates, Christmas cookie jars, and Christmas garland draped over everything that will stand still.
Ragan House - 220 Rue Ragan Originally built in 1895, Ragan House was restored to its traditional bungalow style in 2015. Visitors are welcomed into the home with a rare eight-foot-wide dog trot entry. Ragan House features original hardwood floors, windows, and an enclosed back porch that now serves as beautiful kitchen.
The Roque House – entrance located at 760 Front St. 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.