VACHERIE SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Historic Plantations, One Living Sugarcane Landscape: A Group Tour Through St. Joseph & Felicity
A guided group visit to two working sugarcane plantations in Vacherie that traces family ownership, plantation life, and on‑screen history—useful for organizers planning tours for groups of 10 or more.
Two Historic Plantations, One Living Sugarcane Landscape: A Group Tour Through St. Joseph & Felicity.
Experience the layered history of St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations on a guided visit to two working sugarcane farms in Vacherie. The combined property, owned and operated by the same family corporation since the turn of the 20th century, opens its homes and grounds to explore plantation life, the ongoing cultivation of roughly 1,000 acres of cane, and the sites’ recurring role as settings for notable films and television.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A family enterprise since the late 1800s
Felicity was purchased in 1899 and in 1901 the family formed the St. Joseph Planting and Manufacturing Co., LTD., merging the two plantations; the same family corporation still owns and operates them today.
Working sugarcane farms across about 1,000 acres
St. Joseph and Felicity remain productive sugarcane operations, farming roughly 1,000 acres of cane annually while offering tours that interpret plantation life and cultivation practices.
Locations featured on screen
Both homes have been used as settings for films and TV, including titles such as 12 Years a Slave, Mudbound, Queen Sugar and The Skeleton Key.
What the day feels like
What the combo plantation tour feels like
The combined St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation tour takes visitors through historic homes and across working grounds, pairing discussions of sugarcane cultivation and plantation life with the family narrative that has managed the property for generations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Provided information lists both a 1‑hour duration and a 2.5‑hour duration for the experience; confirm the tour length with the operator when booking.
Meet at 3535 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090 for tour check‑in.
No special gear requirements are specified in the provided information; consult the operator if you need accessibility or mobility details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The provided information includes two different duration listings—1 hour and 2.5 hours—so confirm the scheduled length with the operator when you reserve.
Where do we meet for the tour?
Meeting location is 3535 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090.
What are the admission rates?
Rates listed are: Adults (18+) $31.00; Youth (12–17) $18.00; Child (6–11) $10.00; Young Child (5 and under) free; Grounds access $12.00.
Is this a working farm?
Yes—St. Joseph and Felicity remain working sugarcane farms and together farm roughly 1,000 acres of cane each year.
Can small parties book the tour?
The tour information is presented for groups of 10 or more; confirm with the operator about booking options for smaller parties.
Have films been shot here?
Yes—the homes have appeared in productions including 12 Years a Slave, Mudbound, Queen Sugar and The Skeleton Key.