Acadiana
Acadiana is a region of Louisiana, in the south and south west of the state. It is sometimes called "Cajun Country", noted for its distinctive culture.
Regions
Cities
- Cameron
- Donaldsonville
- Lafayette Largest city
- Morganza
- New Iberia
- Thibodaux
- Rayne
Other destinations
Understand
Acadiana or "Cajun Country" spreads over the prairies and bayous of SW Louisiana.
Acadiana is a reference to the large population of Acadians, descendants of French speakers expelled from Nova Scotia by the British. These Louisiana Acadians are known as Cajuns an English corruption of Acadiens.
Acadiana draws many people with its unique culture, dialects, and food.
Talk
Acadiana is home to the majority of Louisiana's Francophones. The vast majority of people in Acadiana can speak English, though some older Cadiens in rural areas may only speak French. While most can speak English, many Cajuns are bilingual, and around 30% of Acadiana residents can speak French (as opposed to 7% in Louisiana). Visitors from other English or French speaking regions may struggle with stronger local accents.
The local English accent incorporates many basic French words and unique pronunciations.
The French accent is very similar to the Acadian French spoken by our cousins New Brunswick. Communication between Cajuns and French, or Cajun and Qubecois, usually requires some effort.
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Eat
Real Cajun food! Acadiana is the birthplace of Cajun food. Much of what is labeled "Cajun" elsewhere has little to do with the delicious real thing.
