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French Settlement

French Settlement is a town in Livingston Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 1,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 50 forts & heritage, 35 parks and 29 museums. The must-see places are Tickfaw State Park, Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area and Spanish Lake.

30.2960° N, 90.7963° WPop. 1,130

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see83
Notable186
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from French Settlement

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm

92 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave French Settlement
  2. St. Paul Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Tickfaw State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Indian Moundviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Colyell Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in French Settlement
Today’s loopFrench SettlementStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near French Settlement?

Tickfaw State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Indian Mound (viewpoint, about 5 km), St. Paul Baptist Church (church, about 7 km), Colyell Bay (beach, about 7 km), Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 28 km), Brown's Ridge (viewpoint, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of French Settlement?

162 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 35 parks, 29 museums, 24 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to French Settlement?

Galvez Town, about 13 km by road; Audubon Plantation House (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to French Settlement?

Parklawn Park, about 34 km by road; Camelot Park (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from French Settlement?

Start in French Settlement, visit St. Paul Baptist Church, then Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area, then Tickfaw State Park, then Indian Mound, then Colyell Bay, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.