Elegant French Quarter-style Facility
for Weddings, Receptions, Parties, & More
for Weddings, Receptions, Parties, & More
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Our History
Maison De Tours was built by Robert Benson in 1855 on the site of Greig's Hotel, which had been
operated by William Greig from 1807 until his death in 1842. The architecture features a double
chimney and gabled parapet and the original turned Sheraton style wood columns remain on part of
the upper gallery, along with original wood railing. Benson was from Boston and is credited with
the architecture of several buildings in St. Martinville.
St. Martinville itself is rich in Acadian, Creole, African, and Native American culture. It has been
home to the Attakapas Indians, Acadian people, African slaves, and French settlers. Located along
the winding Bayou Teche (Snake River), St. Martinville became prosperous from the steamboat
trade that traveled the Teche. It is the setting of Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline, the story of a
betrothed couple, Evangeline and Gabriel, separated by the Acadian Exile.
St Martinville has also been known as Petite Paris or Little Paris by the rich Creoles and sugar cane
planters of New Orleans who vacationed there in the summer. The nickname, Petit Paris dates
from the era when St. Martinville was known as a cultural Mecca with good hotels and a French
theater which featured the best operas and witty comedies.
Maison De Tours in French means House of Turns, and it is our desire that it be your house on
your special occasion, one rich in history and southern charm.
Maison De Tours was built by Robert Benson in 1855 on the site of Greig's Hotel, which had been
operated by William Greig from 1807 until his death in 1842. The architecture features a double
chimney and gabled parapet and the original turned Sheraton style wood columns remain on part of
the upper gallery, along with original wood railing. Benson was from Boston and is credited with
the architecture of several buildings in St. Martinville.
St. Martinville itself is rich in Acadian, Creole, African, and Native American culture. It has been
home to the Attakapas Indians, Acadian people, African slaves, and French settlers. Located along
the winding Bayou Teche (Snake River), St. Martinville became prosperous from the steamboat
trade that traveled the Teche. It is the setting of Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline, the story of a
betrothed couple, Evangeline and Gabriel, separated by the Acadian Exile.
St Martinville has also been known as Petite Paris or Little Paris by the rich Creoles and sugar cane
planters of New Orleans who vacationed there in the summer. The nickname, Petit Paris dates
from the era when St. Martinville was known as a cultural Mecca with good hotels and a French
theater which featured the best operas and witty comedies.
Maison De Tours in French means House of Turns, and it is our desire that it be your house on
your special occasion, one rich in history and southern charm.