Acadiana Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
French Louisiana region that is home to a large Francophone population
About Acadiana
Acadiana or Cajun Country spreads over the prairies and bayous of SW Louisiana. Acadiana is a reference to the large population ofAcadians, descendants of French speakers expelled fromNova Scotiaby the British. These Louisiana Acadians are known as Cajuns, an English corruption ofAcadiens. While the Cajuns are the dominant population, since early in its history the region has also included Native Americans, Germans, Spanish, French Creoles, and Creoles of Color, all of whom made their contribution to creating Acadiana. Many more people have contributed more recently to the vibrant region with its unique culture, dialects, and food. While locals were long proud of their traditions, in the early 20th century Cajuns were often looked down on. A fortunate change came about in the last third of
Top Attractions in Acadiana
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