Ashland Belle Helene is situated half a mile back from the famous River Road, the house is surrounded by its grove of ancient oak trees hanging with moss peering in the background appears to be an ancient Greek temple with Doric columns. The history of this property goes back to the year 1830 when William…
~ Click on Images to Enlarge ~ According to documentation in the Library of Louisiana, this property was initially granted by the Spanish authorities to Baptiste Boutte. Over time, the land changed hands until it was purchased by Washington Jackson and Donelson Caffrey in 1814, both of whom were related to General and Mrs. Andrew…
~ Click on Images to Enlarge ~ Francois Gabriel ‘Valcour’ Aime built this plantation in 1799. What made this property unique was the 12 acres of English Gardens that was created by an European landscape architect. His wealth grew into the millions, and he was labeled ‘Louis XIV of Louisiana.’ This plantation was once considered…
