Grand Coteau, Louisiana
Mayor Henry Pierre
Heading north on I-49 from Lafayette in about 10 miles you will come to Grand Coteau. With it's antique stores and electic shops, this small, historic town is a unique destination. The state historic marker notes that it developed around the Academy of Sacred Heart, founded in 1821, and St. Charles Jesuit College, founded in 1837. Many building are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The exit onto LA 93, also known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive or Main Street, will take you past the shops and buildings listed below. (Note: any phone numbers listed have an area code of 337.)
Former Mayor Gail Lark signed the Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2007, taking an important step on the path of Grand Coteau becoming a "Cool City", joining over 1000 cities nationwide. Please notice the town's LED traffic signals.
BUSINESSES & COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Beau Chene Restaurant, 662.3509 / Citgo / Pot of Gold Casino
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Popeyes, 662.5014 / Exxon
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Randy's Car Wash
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Grand Coteau Washateria
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Joe's Barber Shop
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Fa Kouri Realty
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Grand Coteau Mini-Warehouses
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Bank of Sunset & Trust Company, Grand Coteau Branch
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Gator Pitt Daiquiris
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-> turn at Burleigh Lane: Grand Coteau Town Hall and Community Services Center
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Chevron
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Grand Coteau House & Ballroom
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Thompson Stones
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Brent's Catering
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Robert E. Fruge, attorney
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Joli Petit Spa
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Bellemin's Grocery
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Days Gone By
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Grand Coteau Post Office
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Tourist Information / Casa Azul
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-> turn at Church St.: Academy of the Sacred Heart
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Catahoula's Restaurant
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Petite Rouge Furniture
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Petite Rouge Antiques, 272 E MLK
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Festival T-Shirts, Inc.
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Earth N Herbs
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Creola Cafe, 662-3914
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Barbara Lirtzman Studio & Gallery
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Grand Coteau Studio
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Arla Slaughter, Realtor, certified EcoBroker
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The Kitchen Shop, 662.3500
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St. Charles College Jesuit Novitiate & Spirituality Center
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Grand Coteau Organic Gardens & Landscaping
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Nine Cedars Health & Welness Spa & Boutique
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Grand Coteau Police Department, 662.3972, 438 E MLK
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Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department, 662.5993
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Williams Restaurant & Bar, Pharmacy & Grocery
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1 Stop
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Anthony's Upholstery
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H. L. "Polo" Stelly Produce
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Joilette's Place
Elsewhere in Grand Coteau:
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Frontage Road, south:
- Hansberry Adult Day Health Care
- Allen's TV Cable
- Prairie Sunrise Tree Farms
- Baronne Vet Clinic
- Feed Pro
- The Arc, St. Landry
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John St.:
- Gram's Country Kitchen, 662.6123
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Chatrain St.:
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St. Joseph St.:
- P & D's Cake Cottage, 662.2253
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Church St.:
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Bellemin Lane:
- -> turn at Thibodeaux St.: Fair Haven B & B, 296.6151
- -> turn at Thibodeaux St.: Cat Dancing Energy, solar energy
- La Petite Place Apts
- South Landry Housing Authority Crape Myrtle Apts
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
The entire town of Grand Coteau is a National Historic District and contains more than 40 buildings and homes currently listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Some of the buildings and their listing date are below.
- Academy of the Sacred Heart, Feb. 18, 1975
- Grand Coteau Historic District, Nov. 25, 1980
- Frozard Plantation House (GC vicinity), Aug. 12, 1982
- Burleigh House, Aug. 11, 1982
FESTIVALS / EVENTS
- March, 7-Mile Yard Sale, starts Main Street, 7 am
- March, Family Congre', Sacred Heart Academy, 662.5275
- April, Cycle Zydeco, Sacred Heart Academy, 232.3737
- October, Festival de St. Charles, St. Charles Church
- October, 7-Mile Yard Sale, starts Main Street, 7 am
- November, Le Grand Noel, Main Street, 5 - 8 pm, 662-3500
- December, Christmas Parade, Main Street
Visit the Cajun Travel website for additional information about Grand Coteau.
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