Destrehan Plantation is a Greek Revival plantation in Destrehan, Louisiana, and a filming location for Interview with the Vampire (1994), 12 Years a Slave (2013) and NCIS: New Orleans (2015) among other productions. Built in 1787, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by River Road Historical Society.
Location: 13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Destrehan
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1087, SRC-1088, SRC-3204 - Built in 1787
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1089, SRC-1088 - Architectural style: Greek Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1089, SRC-1088 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1087, SRC-1090, SRC-3205, SRC-1089 - Appeared in Interview with the Vampire (movie, 1994)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1091, SRC-1087, SRC-3204 - Owned by River Road Historical Society (since 1971)
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1087, SRC-1089, SRC-7221, SRC-7222 - Appeared in 12 Years a Slave (movie, 2013)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-3204, SRC-1087 - Appeared in NCIS: New Orleans (tv, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-10337, SRC-1087, SRC-3204 - Appeared in Ravenswood (tv, 2013)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-10338, SRC-1087, SRC-3204
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10337 — https://www.heraldguide.com/news/ncis-new-orleans-scenes-filmed-at-destrehan-plantation/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10338 — https://www.heraldguide.com/news/destrehan-plantation-used-as-backdrop-for-tv-thriller/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1087 — Destrehan Plantation – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1088 — Destrehan Plantation – 64 Parishes (Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities) (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1089 — Our History – Destrehan Plantation (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1090 — Destrehan Plantation – Explore Louisiana (Louisiana Office of Tourism) (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1091 — Film Locations for Interview with the Vampire – The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3204 — Destrehan Plantation — official site (River Road Historical Society) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3205 — St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Virtual History Museum — Destrehan (St. Charles Parish Historical Society) (Tier 2, historical_society; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5081 — destrehanplantation.org (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7221 — NOLA.com / The Advocate — Destrehan Plantation triples in size with 8-acre purchase (Tier 1, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7222 — Project World Impact — River Road Historical Society Nonprofit Profile (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily 9am-5:30pm; guided tours from 9:30am every 30 min, last tour 4pm. Closed New Year's Day, Mardi Gras, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Admission: General admission $27; senior (60+)/active military $25; child (7-17) $16; under 6 free. Includes costumed guided tour.
Frequently asked questions
How is Destrehan Plantation connected to 12 Years a Slave?
Destrehan Plantation, in Destrehan, Louisiana, has a documented connection to 12 Years a Slave. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Interview with the Vampire, NCIS: New Orleans, Ravenswood.
How is Destrehan Plantation connected to Interview with the Vampire?
Destrehan Plantation, in Destrehan, Louisiana, has a documented connection to Interview with the Vampire. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 12 Years a Slave, NCIS: New Orleans, Ravenswood.
How is Destrehan Plantation connected to NCIS: New Orleans?
Destrehan Plantation, in Destrehan, Louisiana, has a documented connection to NCIS: New Orleans. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 12 Years a Slave, Interview with the Vampire, Ravenswood.
How is Destrehan Plantation connected to Ravenswood?
Destrehan Plantation, in Destrehan, Louisiana, has a documented connection to Ravenswood. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 12 Years a Slave, Interview with the Vampire, NCIS: New Orleans.
Can you visit Destrehan Plantation?
Yes — Destrehan Plantation is open to the public. Hours: Open daily 9am-5:30pm; guided tours from 9:30am every 30 min, last tour 4pm. Closed New Year's Day, Mardi Gras, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.. Admission: General admission $27; senior (60+)/active military $25; child (7-17) $16; under 6 free. Includes costumed guided tour..
Where is Destrehan Plantation located?
Destrehan Plantation is located in Destrehan, Louisiana.