Description
Circa 1837. Listed in the National Register, this historic interpretation of American Greek Revival architecture is a well-documented treasure. The plantation sits on 110 acres on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Darrow, Louisiana between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Now a bed and breakfast, the stately mansion has been meticulously restored for gracious and luxurious living. Double parlors open onto the front gallery with a panoramic view and second-level grand rooms overlook the water. Relax with a welcome glass of wine and evening snacks. Lavish guest rooms boast custom-made mattresses with memory foam and hypoallergenic toppers. Enjoy state-of-the-art steam showers in bathrooms accented with granite countertops and marble floors. Indulge in a bountiful breakfast served on Limoges china with settings of sterling silver and crystal glassware. Winner - 2013 Top 10 Romantic Inn.Location: Country.
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Rooms & Rates
Payment types accepted include American Express, Discover, Master Card and Visa.
Rooms: This property has 4 total guest accommodations with private bath.
The types of beds available include King and Queen.
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Policies
Cancellation: If your travel plans change and you must cancel your reservation, please call at least 3 (three) days prior to your arrival date to cancel your reservation. In the unlikely event that you must cancel with less than three (3) days notice, shorten your stay or check out early, please understand that you must take responsibility for your entire reservation. If your room(s)can be rebooked, a full or partial refund will be made.
Smoking: Outside Only.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Wine, Breakfast and Hors d'oeuvres.
Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Full Breakfast, Hors d'oeuvres and Wine.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Bath Amenities, Bathrobes, Cable TV, Central Air, Desk, Hair Dryer, Reading Lamps, Telephone, Television, Turn-Down Service and Wireless Internet Access.
Amenities On Site: DVD, Fax, Gift Shop, Limited Handicap Access, Phone and Television.
Business Traveler Amenities: Wireless Internet Access, Hair Dryer, Desk, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Flexible Check in/out Times, Television and Internet Access.
Languages Spoken: Ukrainian, Russian
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Activities
Events Hosted: Honeymoons, Family Reunions, Romantic Getaways and Weddings.
Other Activities: Museums, Live Theater, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Golf, Fishing, Canoeing/Kayaking, Bicycling, Art Galleries, Antiquing, Amusement Park, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Sports Events, Major College and Water Sports.
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Historic Interest
Bocage Plantation was a wedding gift from St. James Parish planter Marius Pons Bringier to his eldest daughter, Francoise "Fanny" Bringier (just 14 years old), upon the occasion of her marriage to Christophe Colomb (a native of Paris, France, who claimed to be a descendant of Christopher Columbus), in January 1801. Fanny passed away May 10, 1827 at Bocage Plantation, several years before Christophe died. Upon his death, in 1832 their son Luis Arthur Colomb and his wife Mathilde de Lauzon Thibaut inherited Bocage.
For many years, it was believed that the current house was the result of a full remodeling of the original 1801 structure that took place around 1837. However, the recent renovation of the home, which in some places involved the removal of exterior stucco and interior plaster, revealed no hint of the remodeling of an earlier structure. During the process, the bases of four symmetrically placed chimneys surrounded by extensive charred remains and fragments of brick and broken glass, were discovered buried about 40 feet behind the house. Experts involved in the recent renovation believe that these remains are of the original 1801 home and that the current structure was constructed to replace the one that burned.
Luis Arthur and Mathilde were fortunate enough to have obtained the services of James Harrison Dakin, (1806-1852) a New York architect who had relocated to New Orleans, for the design of their new home. (Dakin was one of the most distinguished American architects of his time. He was equally fluent in Egyptian, Greek or Gothic style. He designed the Louisiana Capitol in Baton Rouge (1847-52) as a daring Gothic Revival structure.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted).
Historic sites nearby: Houmas House (1.5 miles)
L'Hermitage Plantation (1 mile)
Ashland Belle-Helene Plantation (8 miles)
Donaldsonville Historic District (12 miles)
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Romantic Interest
 The mansion has been completely restored to its past grandeur with four rooms available for overnight guests. Here you will sleep in a grand antique bed, with a modern private bathroom, and enjoy a walk back in time when plantation life was in full bloom.
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