Houmas House Plantation and Gardens Tours January 13, 2010

To begin, every visitor receives souvenier beads with a Houmas House medallion and a commemorative hand fan, complete with a litany of "fanning gestures" used by southern belles to communicate feelings, attitudes, status and intentions. Tour guides are more than happy to answer questions or engage requests for more information. The plantation is staffed with plenty of guides to keep groups small and the presentation tailored to what is most interesting to guests. Whether you're being guided through the mansion with its artwork, artifacts and antiques or discovering the beauty of the immaculate gardens and grounds, you will quickly understand that a visit to Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is a unique experience.