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At the edge of the sugarcane field stands the majestic Nottoway. This historic and architectural jewel was completed in 1859 by a wealthy Virginia planter named John Hampden Randolph for his wife, Emily Jane, and their eleven children. Nottoway is the largest remaining antebellum mansion in the Southern United States and splendidly rests along Louisiana's Great River Road in White Castle, at the heart of Plantation Country. Randolph acquired over 7,000 acres of land making his fortune in sugarcane. Innovations included a system of "intercom" bells which summoned servants to specific rooms, a gas plant providing lighting throughout the grounds, and even indoor plumbing. |
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| Visitors to Nottoway are amazed at the grandeur of the massive plantation - truly an "American Castle." A dramatic, multi-million dollar renovation has just taken place to restore Nottoway to her days of glory and upgrade our visitor experience. |
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The Mansion Restaurant allows guests once again to dine in the opulence that graced this Southern Plantation. Entertaining was considered the height of Southern hospitality, and a grand mansion such as Nottoway saw its share of elegant dinner parties and grand balls and weddings. You can recreate this dining experience at Ramsay's Mansion Restaurant. Our chefs have created an exquisite menu, with local ingredients and seasonal fare to tempt locals and visitors alike. A full plantation breakfast is served as part of your historic bed & breakfast inn experience. Ramsay's Mansion Restaurant (expected opening this spring) is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily. Le Cafe is also available for savory snacks and sweet pastries throughout the day from 9 am - 5 pm. |
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Nottoway has assembled an award-winning team of chefs to complement the extraordinary experience guests receive. The team has arranged for local farmers and producers to provide fresh ingredients to the kitchen where they are transformed into culinary creations with a Louisiana flair. Whether you are dining in Ramsay's Mansion Restaurant or attending an elaborate affair at Randolph's, you will want to return for seconds! Enter Randolph's and your eyes rest on the massive mahogany bar and then the skylight brings in sunrays to dance on the century-old grand piano and sparkling table settings. Your group will experience the magic that was hospitality at Nottoway. Sample Cajun and Creole delicacies for lunch and dinner. Louisiana legends such as the Plantation Mint Julep, Creole Gumbo, Cajun Two-Step and Nottoway's Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce will enhance your visit to the largest and most elegant plantation home in the South. Elegant weddings, gala affairs and corporate functions have been held with rave reviews. The 250-seat reception hall is perfect for your next event. Call today to make reservations. |
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Nottoway is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the very few antebellum plantations that survived the Civil War and is the largest remaining plantation home in the South. Today, it is open for tours and visitors are invited to experience and savor that which was the old South. Nottoway is the ultimate in Southern grandeur and hospitality. Guided tours are offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, beginning on the hour.
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Nottoway will impress your attendees! Whatever the occasion, you can be sure our unique atmosphere will make it a memorable one. From large receptions to overnight retreats, no one will miss the chance to attend. We can accommodate up to 250 for a seated dinner in Randolph's with magnificent catering options, or arrange break-out sessions for a corporate function, or provide a history tour and ladies luncheon. Aside from the intriguing tour and the little extras we provide, bus tours also love the ease of parking, excellent service and dining options. The Mansion Restaurant is also available for intimate gatherings. Call or email us today to schedule your group function! |
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| The White Ballroom, with its elegant triple archway, plaster frieze-work and Corinthian columns provides a spectacular setting. The Randolph's designed the room with the weddings of their seven daughters in mind. Six of the family's daughters were married here in the nineteenth century. Here at Nottoway, we believe in fairytale beginnings. Celebrate the beginning of the rest of your life with a white castle wedding complete with the trappings of history, tradition and beauty. Contact our wedding coordinator for expert assistance. |
We are approximately 20 minutes South of Baton Rouge and just over an hour north
of the New Orleans airport. From either direction, well worth the visit!
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Nottoway Historic Inn 31025 Louisiana Highway 1 White Castle, Louisiana 70788 Fax: (225) 545-8632 email: 
Dale F. Huval, General Manager |
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