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Broussard
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Broussard, LA is in Lafayette Parish.
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Broussard, LA City Hall
Home to over 300 businesses, the city of Broussard continues to thrive. Below are just a few examples!
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Ocean's Hospital
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Camelot Motel
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Broussard is a bedroom community immediately South of Lafayette, LA and just North of Youngsville, LA.
In addition, to the city tour complete with photos and descriptions of Broussard, this page provides information about schools, events, arts, cultural, demographic information and much, much more! A list of Broussard neighborhoods and  subdivisions is provided at the below with links to individual neighborhood pages.
Relevant real estate statistics, photos and information about Home Owner's Associations and schools specific to the Broussard neighborhoods are just a sampling of what THE 7 have provided to assist home buyers and sellers.
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CITY, PARISH, AND SUBDIVISION INFORMATION
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| Broussard, LA |
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Broussard exemplifies the quality of life enjoyed in Acadiana!
Below, we have provided insight into a few of the amenities of a city that still reflects much of its Sugar Cane history.
Broussard appeals to those who appreciate all that Lafayette has to offer, yet want to live in a smaller community. A community that also enjoys the qualities of St. Martin and Vermilion Parishes.
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Broussard's Senior Center
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| Events, Attractions, Arts & Culture |
Because it borders Lafayette, Broussard is closely aligned to Lafayette activities. Both enjoy rich cultural heritage, festivals and family activities. Opportunities such as the Children's Museum, numerous theaters, and much, much more are highlighted and organized beautifully at CajunFun.com. The CajunFun site, sponsored by the Acadiana Educational Endowment offers a  one-stop site for activities, including the performing arts, in and around Acadiana. It details events, exhibits and functions such as story times at our local libraries and functions at the Heymann Center. Be sure to check out their "Just For Kids" list of events.
Music is an important element throughout Acadiana. From the Acadiana Symphony to the Grant Street Dance Hall, The 7 can provide confident and experienced assurance that this area lacks nothing in regard to enjoying your favorite type of music or cuisine! Everyone in the area looks forward to Friday's Downtown Live in Lafayette. The Festival International de Louisiane celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006.
THE SEVEN suggest this popular event be placed on your "must do" list of April activities. In addition to the musical performances at the Festival International, Louisiana Crossroads offers a significant concert series across the state.
Broussard does its part to celebrate Mardi Gras with a significant celebration. SWMardiGras.com describes the annual Cajun Field activities that include parades, carnival, live music, and other events that contribute to the success of area Mardi Gras festivities.
Broussard families take part in support of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) Sport's activities. This includes tailgating before a Saturday football game or taking in the other college level sports offered by Ragin Cajuns.
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| Parks and Recreation |
The Broussard-Youngsville Youth Association (BYYA) does a tremendous job of delivering activities to youth ages 4-17. BYYA activities include baseball, fast and slow pitch softball, tee-ball, flag and tackle football, basketball and volleyball. Registration, photos and additional information is available on the BYYA website. Soccer is supported by the Lafayette Soccer Association.
The Lafayette Convention and Visitor's Bureau website provides this list of public and private golf courses. Public Golf courses in Lafayette include Golfhaven, Gold D'Allie at the Farm, City Park Golf Course, and the North University Golf Center. Sites with their own websites include Acadian Hills and Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club which is located in Broussard/Youngsville. The Lafayette Golf Academy and Golf Tee Driving Range are two of several Driving Ranges.
The Lafayette Consolidated Government's web page features a list complete with locations of the numerous parks and recreation centers throughout the parish. The same site also provides a detailed list of the neighborhood youth associations complete with contact names.
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Dining
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 As a part of Lafayette Parish, Broussard residents take their food seriously! No site outlines this better than the OnLine Food Tour offered by the Lafayette Convention and Visitor's Bureau (LCVB). Through commentary and video, the online food tour site captures the flavor of many of the restaurants listed on AcadianaNeighborhoods.com. The site also provides helpful directions!
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You can find what you are looking for in Lafayette Parish! From the regionally popular Shopping Mall of Acadiana to dozens of strip malls, boutique and antique shops, shoppers come from all over to take advantage of the retail opportunities provided by local shop owners and national chains.
THE 7 frequently recommend the Antique Mall, Odell Pottery, Wortman Pottery, and the shops in the Oil Center.
Outfitting your new Acadiana home will be a piece of cake! National chains such as Home Depot and Lowe's thrive as well as long time local lumber yards like Doug Ashy. These are just a few of the stores providing home improvement.
The shopping opportunities in Broussard and all of Acadiana are such that THE 7 have dedicated a section "Shopping in Acadiana" here on AcadianaNeighborhoods.com. Like our restaurant section, this is a phase that we'll be working on for a while!
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Grocery Stores
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Acadiana grocery stores often serve as dining hot spots! Boudin is a popular staple served in a variety of manners and available in most convenience and grocery stores such as Heleaux's Grocery, and "Nu Nu's". For a fun education about Boudin, THE 7 suggest a visit to BoudinLink.com.
Major grocery chains such as Albertson's and Market Basket have several locations.
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 This information was compiled courtesy of THE 7. THE 7 are licensed real estate agents with COLDWELL BANKER Pelican Real Estate.
By combining our knowledge, expertise and resources, our goal is to deliver the most informative real estate website about the parishes we serve.
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