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Breaux Bridge

Founded 1859. Long recognized for its culinary artistry in the preparation of crawfish. The 1958 Louisiana Legislature officially designated Breau Bridge La Capitale Mondiale De L’Ecrevisse in honor of its centennial year.

Located in Breau Bridge, LA, Dist. 3, Hwy 31, St. Martin Parish. 64




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