7. San Francisco Plantation

GARYVILLE.   Strikingly ornate, this home is distinctively Louisianan but is quite a departure from standard plantation architecture. Some have even deemed it "Steamboat Gothic" for its stylistic affinity to river paddleboats. Set along the Mississippi, the home was built in 1856 by Edmond Bozonier Marmillion and was quite an expensive venture, even for the time. Thanks to careful restorations in 1977, San Francisco shines again with gilt, color, faux painting, period fixtures, authentic furnishings, and a wealth of antiques. FYI: The name is a corruption of the French phrase "sans Fruscins," meaning "without money," or "broke." Forty minutes from Baton Rouge.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Apr - Oct  Daily 9:30am-4:40pm Nov - Mar  Daily 9am-4pm

Admission:

Adult $15; Military $14; Child $7; Child (0-6) Free

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Website: Visit the San Francisco Plantation website »

Type: Historic Sites

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