Amenities / Historic & Cultural

Poche Plantation is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places under the official name Judge Felix Poche Plantation. Located along Louisiana’s River Road in Convent, the historic mansion and surrounding property give visitors a distinctive setting in which to experience the region’s architecture, stories, and continuing history.

The historic property remains part of an active destination that includes guided mansion tours, an on-site museum, event spaces, furnished cottages, and an RV park. Visitors can explore the history during a River Road day trip or stay on the grounds and make the mansion, museum, and surrounding features part of a longer visit.

Access to the mansion and other historic spaces depends on current tour schedules and property use. Contact the office before traveling to confirm guided-tour availability, admission, group arrangements, accessibility, and which areas are open to visitors. Additional historical documentation may be available through the Poche Plantation team.

Judge Felix Poche Plantation is located at 6554 LA Highway 44 in Convent, Louisiana, between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Its River Road location makes it a natural addition to a River Parishes itinerary, whether you are visiting for a tour, attending an event, or staying overnight.

Find Poche Plantation at 6554 LA Hwy 44, Convent, LA 70723.

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