Opelousas Tourist Information Center & Le Vieux Village

Find out what's happening around Opelousas! Louisiana's 3rd Oldest City and Zydeco Capital of the World!

The City of Opelousas Tourist Information Center is located on the grounds of Le Vieux Village Historical Park & Heritage Museum at the eastern entrance of Opelousas along U.S. Highway 190. The center houses the Jim Bowie Display in honor of  the American hero of the Alamo, who once lived in Opelousas. The Jim Bowie Display has artifacts and memorabilia from that era. Also located in the center is the Zydeco Music Exhibit, an interpretive panel exhibit dedicated to the unique and popular style of music ingenious to Southwest Louisiana.