Officially, Bayou Country covers the Gulf Coast region generally stretching from Houston, Texas to Mobile Alabama as well as South Florida around the Everglades. But the center is in New Orleans, Louisiana. In fact, the word bayou is an American term for a body of water typically found in flat, low-lying areas. Now, bayou can refer to an extremely slow-moving stream or river often with a poorly defined shoreline, or to a marshy lake or wetland. Bayou in the United States is home to a unique blend of various cultures — French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Arcadian, African and Native American. No other place has embraced so much human and natural life with all of its complexities. It’s also truly American and we wish to share that experience with you.
The Mysteries of the Bayou
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Posted by creolerestaurantandmusicsupperclub on November 5, 2012 in Bayou Country, Louisiana
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