Experience the peace and tranquillity of an era past at Grand Bayou Noir,
a bed and breakfast located less than an hour away from New Orleans in the heart of Cajun Country.

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Our rooms

Each second-floor room features the charm of original oak floors and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower, as well as the modern comfort of a personal mini refrigerator, high-speed wireless Internet, and cable television.

Guests are invited to enjoy the hot tub located on the outdoor patio. Room Rates are in USD (United States Dollars).


Garçonnière Suite

Overlooking our colorful tropical gardens and centuries-old oak trees, the Garçonnière Suite is secluded in its own wing of the house. Enjoy a South Louisiana sunset on the wrap-around balcony or relax in the private hot tub. The main room features a queen-size four-poster bed and sofa seating area. The adjoining sitting room features a daybed with trundle, breakfast table, and full coffee service.

The suite, which can accommodate four persons comfortably, boats the charm of original oak floors and pine ceilings as well as a private bathroom with a shower. The room also has the modern comfort of a personal mini refrigerator, high-speed wireless Internet, and cable television.

  • Queen Size Bed
  • Wifi
  • Cable TV
  • Refrigerator
2 Guests Per Night: $175

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La Salle Jaune
(The Yellow Room)

The Yellow Room was the proprietor's childhood room. With a beautiful view of the grounds, the bright and cheery atmosphere includes a comfortable queen-size four-poster bed and antique furnishings.

  • Queen Size Bed
  • Wifi
  • Cable TV
  • Refrigerator
2 Guests Per Night: $130
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La Salle de Grand-Mère
(The Cream Room)

The Cream Room was once the proprietor’s grandmother's room. This room includes a queen-size sleigh bed, antique writing desk, and a picturesque window view of Bayou Black.

  • Queen Size Bed
  • Wifi
  • Cable TV
  • Refrigerator
2 Guests Per Night: $130

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Breakfast

From banana pancakes with macadamia nuts to beignets and fresh fruit platters, Grand Bayou Noir offers a full, hot breakfast with fresh-squeezed juice each morning. We pride ourselves on being as self-sufficient as possible in the 21st century and use our own eggs, vegetables, and fruit when available.


Our Policies

  • Smoking is allowed in some areas.
  • We cannot accommodate pets.
  • There are no limitations on children staying.
  • The consumption of alcohol is permitted and encouraged.
  • No minimum stay is required, except during Mardi Gras season.
  • Check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 12 noon.
  • Cancellations must be made 72 hours before arrival or deposit is forfeited.
  • State and local taxes apply.
  • We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover as well as cash and traveler's checks.




 



 
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Welcome To The Grand Bayou Noir
A Cajun Country Bed and Breakfast


About The Grounds

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Grand Bayou Noir draws its name from the French for “Big Bayou Black,” the original waterway of Houma that runs in front of our bed and breakfast. Once part of frontiersman Jim Bowie’s personal property, Grand Bayou Noir sits on four acres of “terre bonne” — the name of our parish, meaning “good earth” in French. Majestic live oak trees adorn our grounds and shade our many swings, rocking chairs, and hammocks as well as the chickens and ducks that share our space. Our diverse gardens include 15 varieties of citrus, 34 varieties of banana trees, and 12 varieties of ginger.

The flagship of our property is our 7,000-square-foot Georgian-style house which has been in the Ellender family for three generations. In addition to the two guest rooms and private suite, our two-story home has a screen porch terrace with rocking chairs and ceiling fans, a formal dining room with beautiful antiques, a living room with vintage piano, and a hot tub on the outdoor patio.

Grand Bayou Noir has been featured on the NBC Today Show and has received two Certificates of Excellence from TripAdvisor.


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Proprietors

Fueled by a love of sharing travel and culture with other people, local judge Tim Ellender and his wife Debbie (née Hébert) opened Grand Bayou Noir to guests in 2001. They are life-long residents of Terrebonne Parish and are happy to share all there is to know about the area with you. We have hosted guests from England, Scotland, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Japan, and Canada.


Our Policies

  • Smoking is allowed in some areas.
  • We cannot accommodate pets.
  • There are no limitations on children staying.
  • The consumption of alcohol is permitted and encouraged.
  • No minimum stay is required, except during Mardi Gras season.
  • Check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 12 noon.
  • Cancellations must be made 72 hours before arrival or deposit is forfeited.
  • State and local taxes apply.
  • We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover as well as cash and traveler's checks.





 





 
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Weddings & Events


Grand Bayou Noir is a full-service party and event venue. Our team has over 13 years of hospitality experience and has hosted hundreds of weddings, birthday parties, reunions, and even children’s tea parties. We can accommodate up to 300 people in our air-conditioned garden tents, which feature a professional sound system, overhead LED lighting, outdoor bathrooms, a bar area with beer pirogue, and custom seating and food service arrangements. We will work with you to tailor your event and can even arrange catering.

Getting married? We can host your reception and your ceremony. We have a beautiful wedding canopy area flanked by flower gardens, and Judge Ellender can even officiate your ceremony.


Call us today to book your special date: (985) 804-0303.






 








 
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Directions


From New Orleans International Airport

  • Turn right onto US-61 N/Airline Dr
  • Merge onto I-310 S via the ramp to Boutte
  • Exit onto US-90 W toward Houma
  • Take exit 210 for LA-182 toward Houma
  • Turn left onto LA-182 W (signs for Louisiana 182 W/Houma)
  • Turn right onto W Park Ave
  • Take the 2nd left onto Barrow St
  • Turn right onto Bayou Black Dr
  • In the second block you will see us on the left hand side of the road — a large white house with many oak trees.

Driving from the West on I-10 East

  • Take exit 103A to merge onto US-167 S/NW Evangeline Throughway toward US-90/Morgan City
  • Continue onto US-90 E
  • Take exit 200 for LA-311
  • Turn right onto LA-311 S (signs for Houma)
  • Turn right onto Barrow St
  • Turn right onto Bayou Black Dr
  • In the second block you will see us on the left hand side of the road — a large white house with many oak trees.

Via Mobile Device

  • From your mobile device, open the maps app and enter our address:
    1143 Bayou Black Drive
    Houma, LA 70361



 






 
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Explore Cajun Country


Information

Calendar of Local Events & Festivals
www.houmatravel.com


Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.houmatourism.com


Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center
www.houmaciviccenter.com

Food

Whether boiled crawfish and crabs, fried catfish and shrimp, or the best homemade gumbo in town, lunch and dinner recommendations are available during your stay.

Excursions

A Cajun Man's Swamp Tour
www.cajunman.com


Bayou Black Air Boat Swamp Tours
www.bayoublackairboattours.com


Cajun Fishing and Hunting Charters
www.cajunfishingandhuntingcharters.com


Cajun and Zydeco Music & Dancing

The Jolly Inn
www.thejollyinn.com


A-Bear’s
See Our Facebook Page


Bayou Delight
See Our Facebook Page

Attractions

Southdown Plantation House
www.southdownmuseum.org


Tabasco Sauce Factory at Avery Island
www.tabasco.com/avery-island


Mandalay National Wildflie Refuge
www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=43626


Southern Oaks Golf Club (only five minutes away)
www.sogolfclub.com


Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum


Terrebonne Folklife Culture Center


Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society





 





 
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Contact Us


  • Proprietors:
    Tim and Debbie Ellender

  • Address:
    1143 Bayou Black Drive
    Houma, LA 70361

  • Reservations:
    (985) 804-0303

  • Email:
    tce@cajun.net

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