HISTORIC HEART.
MODERN BEAT.
St. Martinville, also known as Le Petit Paris (Little Paris) was established in the 1800s, and is undergoing modernization while preserving the history and culture
Fast Facts
Tomb of Evangeline
You can find a tomb for Evangeline in the St. Martinville graveyard next to the Catholic Church of St. Martin de Tours.
Historic District
The Historic District boasts of 50 historic landmarks/sites and registered historic buildings in downtown St. Martinville built from 1820 until 1931.
Saint Martin de Tours Church
Saint Martin de Tours Church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in America and the third oldest in Louisiana.
African-American Museum
The African-American Museum tells the story of the arrival of the Africans and the development of the free people of color community in Southwest Louisiana.
Notre Dame Church
The Notre Dame De Perpetual Secours Church in St. Martinville recently celebrated its 85-year anniversary.
Acadian Memorial
The Acadian Memorial was established in honor of the 3,000 Acadian men, women and children who found refuge in Louisiana after British forces exiled them from Acadie.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY THE 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2024 AT
1:00PM
1. Call the assembly to order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Procedures for public comment
6. Request to Speak Citizen Forms
7. Appoint Police Civil Service Representative
8. Discuss and take action on payment options for the CRT Director’s position
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Effective 12/11/24, City Hall Hours will be as follows:
Monday – Thursday
Drive through 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Lobby 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday
Drive Through 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Sad to see, but certainly needed to be done. Sad because of all the work people did and putting it all together. But mother nature ruled today and we have to proceed accordingly. The right decision was made to cancel.🙏🏻❤️🎄