Grosse Tete, LA

Grosse Tete is a small, quiet community in Iberville Parish, stretching along Bayou Grosse Tete roughly 16 miles west of Baton Rouge. The village gets its French name, which translates to "Big Head," from the winding waterway that runs right through town. With around 650 residents, life here moves at an easy, rural pace, surrounded by expansive sugarcane fields, cattle pastures, and classic south Louisiana scenery.

One of the biggest advantages to living here is how easily you can get around. Interstate 10 runs directly past the north side of the village, making for a quick commute into Baton Rouge for work or dining, while Lafayette sits about 40 miles to the west. It is also right next to the Atchafalaya Basin, giving outdoor lovers easy access to fishing, hunting, and boating. For anyone looking for peaceful country living with quick highway connections, Grosse Tete fits the bill nicely.