Audubon Park
Today, the site of Audubon Park was once a twelve and a half acre plantation purchased and owned by Pierre Foucher. Foucher left his plantation before the Civil War and fled to France, never returning to Louisiana.
Walking and cycling in the sunshine, having a picnic dinner with friends, having a barbecue among the trees – parks are the perfect way to relax and enjoy a quiet afternoon away from the hustle and bustle of the big city that surrounds it.
Today, the site of Audubon Park was once a twelve and a half acre plantation purchased and owned by Pierre Foucher. Foucher left his plantation before the Civil War and fled to France, never returning to Louisiana.
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