Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

We have learned that the little town of Breaux Bridge, LA has a rich cajun history. It is known as the "la capitale Mondiale de l'ecrevisse" (Crawfish Capitol of the World)!

Back in 1771, Acadian pioneer Firmin Breaux began buying the land from which the present day city of Breaux Bridge would evolve. He purchased the land from Jean Francois Ledee, a wealthy New Orleans merchant who had acquired the land as a French land grant. By 1774, Breaux's branding iron was registered and by 1786 he was one of the largest property owners in Teche country.

In 1799 Breaux built a footbridge across our beautiful Bayou Teche to help ease the passage for his family and neighbors. This first bridge was a suspension footbridge, likely made of rope and small planks. It was stabilized by being tied to small pilings located at each end of the bridge, as well as to a pair of huge live oak tress on both sides of the bayou. When traveling directions were given, folks would say "go to Breaux's bridge...", which eventually was adopted as the city's name.

Breaux Bridge Webcam

We will do some area exploring and provisioning for needed supplies. Check back later to see what other Cajun adventures come our way!