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Welcome to Lafayette, Louisiana!
Lafayette is a metropolis which displays an extraordinary mixture of tradition and progressiveness. Having a rich French heritage blended with Spanish, American Indian, and African influences, the city presents a colorful combination of lifestyles.
Lafayette lies 15 miles west of the Atchafalaya Basin and 35 miles north of the Gulf Of Mexico and exhibits the subtropical climate typical of South Louisiana. The city is situated in a geographical area of forests and prairies interlaced with bayous, swamps, and marshes.
If you’re looking for a unique cultural experience, then Lafayette is where you want to be-real Cajun and Creole cooking-fresh and spicy; festivals and celebrations; historic antebellum homes; lush tropical gardens; dark and mysterious swamps;and authentic folklife attractions. You’ll find it all in Lafayette!
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