Lawtell, LA

Sitting right along Highway 190 in St. Landry Parish, Lawtell is a quiet, rural community deeply rooted in southwestern Louisiana's zydeco traditions. While it looks like a peaceful stretch of highway today, the town holds a legendary place in regional music history. For decades, music fans flocked to Richard’s Club, a beloved roadside dance hall on the historic Chitlin' Circuit that hosted legends like Boozoo Chavis, Beau Jocque, and John Delafose. Even though the famous venue has since closed its doors, Lawtell still offers newcomers an easy commute across Acadiana, wide-open country living, and a proud cultural heritage you can feel across the parish.