Picture of Natchitoches
Video of Prudhomme-Rouquier House
Caption: Grand, even from the outside, this is the largest bousillage structure in North America and the only two story structure left in Natchitoches from the Louisiana Purchase area.
Video of Prudhomme-Rouquier House
Caption: At the grand staircase, which is beautifully detailed, you can see bousillage that was painted over by a prior owner.
Picture of Prudhomme-Rouquier House
Caption: Up close on unpainted bousillage, you can still see the horsehair that would have been mixed with mud by French colonial settlers and the marks from their axes that shaped the timbers between the mixture.
Video of Prudhomme-Rouquier House
Caption: The tour included my favorite Louisiana treat with pecans! Yum!!
Video of Laureate House
Caption: I love how cozy this house is on the Christmas Homes Tour of Natchitoches. Even from the outside, it speaks of friends and gathering round a fire!
Video of Laureate House
Caption: Walking in, you’re immediately met with a cozy, Christmas vibe.
Video of Laureate House
Caption: The home, once owned by actress Joanna Cassidy, reflects its current owners love of art from around the world. Even at Christmas!
Picture of Laureate House
Caption: If you like Santa, this is the best house to see versions of him from around the world!
Video of Jefferson House Bed and Breakfast
Caption: Inside this charming BNB, I was stoked to find items from all around the world; sourced by owners Greg and Lisa when they lived and worked overseas before moving to Natchitoches.
Video of Jefferson House Bed and Breakfast
Caption: I’d book a stay because Greg and Lisa also have the best view in Natchitoches for the Christmas Festival fireworks from their back deck!
Video of Jefferson House Bed and Breakfast
Caption: I loved the global theme of their Christmas decor with items sourced from Russia, Indonesia, and more.
Picture of Jefferson House Bed and Breakfast
Caption: Their fine china from Russia might be your place setting any time of year you visit. Aren’t they beautiful? 😍
