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, it was designed by Charles Paquet, 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 independent sources · SRC-1087, SRC-1088, SRC-3204 - Built in 1787
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1089, SRC-1088 - Architectural style: Greek Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1089, SRC-1088 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1087, SRC-1090, SRC-3205, SRC-1089 - Appeared in Interview with the Vampire (movie, 1994)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1091, SRC-1087, SRC-3204 - Owned by River Road Historical Society (since 1971)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1087, SRC-1089, SRC-7221, SRC-7222 - Appeared in 12 Years a Slave (movie, 2013)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-3204, SRC-1087 - Appeared in NCIS: New Orleans (tv, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10337, SRC-1087, SRC-3204 - Appeared in Ravenswood (tv, 2013)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10338, SRC-1087, SRC-3204 - Designed by Charles Paquet
confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1087, SRC-12982, SRC-1088, SRC-14816, SRC-14835 - Designed by Charles Paquet
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13494, SRC-1087, SRC-13591
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-12982 — https://www.destrehanplantation.org/history/the-building-of-a-plantation (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13494 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/73002132.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13591 — Destrehan Plantation official website — History (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14816 — American Heritage — Destrehan Plantation (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14835 — SAH ARCHIPEDIA (Society of Architectural Historians) — Destrehan Plantation (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 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)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
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
Where was 12 Years a Slave filmed?
Destrehan Plantation, in Destrehan, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for 12 Years a Slave. This property has also appeared on screen in Interview with the Vampire, NCIS: New Orleans, Ravenswood.
Where was Interview with the Vampire filmed?
Destrehan Plantation, in Destrehan, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for Interview with the Vampire. This property has also appeared on screen in 12 Years a Slave, NCIS: New Orleans, Ravenswood.
Where was NCIS: New Orleans filmed?
Destrehan Plantation, in Destrehan, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for NCIS: New Orleans. This property has also appeared on screen in 12 Years a Slave, Interview with the Vampire, Ravenswood.
Where was Ravenswood filmed?
Destrehan Plantation, in Destrehan, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for Ravenswood. This property has also appeared on screen in 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..
Who designed Destrehan Plantation?
Destrehan Plantation was designed by Charles Paquet.
Where is Destrehan Plantation located?
Destrehan Plantation is located in Destrehan, Louisiana.