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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Garbage pickup in the City of St. Martinville will resume tomorrow with possible delays in the normal schedule. ... See MoreSee Less
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St. Martinville city hall will be closed on Wednesday 09/11/24 and will reopen Thursday 09/12/24. For emergencies dial 911. To report power outages or down power lines dial 337-394-2237. ... See MoreSee Less
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Learn to read a calendar.
So it’s Wednesday 9/11 and reopen Thursday 9/12
I believe it should say Wed. 9/11, and Thur. 9/12
Trash pickup is still scheduled for Thursday and Friday, but please don’t put cans out until after the storm passes. Trash pickup will begin 7:00 Thursday morning. ... See MoreSee Less
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