Welcome to the Natchitoches Area

Natchitoches is a quaint and beautiful southern town. This film location for Steel Magnolias has many Bed and Breakfasts, excellent dining, a quaint historic downtown shopping district and canoeing and fishing pportunities. Natchitoches was the first permanent settlement in Louisiana and the original location of the Louisiana State University. Come visit this adorable little town, now home to the Northwestern State University and try one of the meat pies they're famous for!