If you are inspired by the colonial beauty of old Victorian homes, and a way of living that owes as much to the olden days as it does to today’s modern society you should take a closer look at Destrehan Louisiana. This small community of about 10,000 people lis located a short drive away from New Orleans, but in actual fact it might as well be a million miles away. As crazy and hectic as New Orleans is, Destrehan is calm quiet and charming.

This is plantation country, and you can really feel the history in the air. From the thick lush trees that line to the streets to the narrow cobblestone laneways, Destrehan has everything that makes a southern city charming. And the best part is, living here, you are close enough to the highway that if you work in New Orleans, it is just a short drive away.

For the past decade there has been a great interest in the real estate market here. As the population of New Orleans grows, folks from all over are looking for new opportunities, and ultimately they end up considering Destrehan Louisiana. This interest has inflated the prices a little bit, but there are still great deals to be found, and you can always help yourself to one of them.