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Please direct comments, Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is open on Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Closed only on Christmas and New Year's Day. FEATURED GARDEN Introduction
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![]() by Mary Fonseca
The magnificent gardens at Houmas House are a splendid complement to the grand mansion they surround. Owner Kevin Kelly and head gardner Craig Black offer a lush, 38-acre landscape highlighted with fountains, lagoons, exotic plants, and alluring architecture. Several of the garden areas are pictured below. When you schedule a visit to this glorious mansion, be sure to allow time to stroll through the delightful gardens. And, don't forget your camera! Title photo courtesy of Houmas House and Gardens. Other photos by Mary Fonseca
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