Delve into the history of louisiana on a visit to laura a creole plantation a major sugar plantation located on the banks of the mississippi river just one hour from new orleans your admission includes a 70 minute tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the rich history of creole culture as seen through the lens of the family who owned laura plantation for generations tour the main house grounds and slave quarters as you gain insight into the people who lived and worked here for centuri