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About Fordoche
Fordoche is a small town of roughly 900 residents (2020 census) in Pointe Coupee Parish at the southern end of False River. A quiet lake-town community along LA 77, it offers affordable waterfront-adjacent living — fishing, boating, and a slow rural pace — within reach of New Roads and Baton Rouge.
Home prices in Fordoche
Home prices in Fordoche vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Fordoche
- False River's south shore — fishing and boating access.
- Bayou Fordoche — paddling and wildlife.
- Nearby New Roads — courthouse square, lakefront restaurants, and False River's main waterfront.
Commuting from Fordoche
- Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~40 minutes via LA 77/LA 1 south to I-10 (about 32 miles).
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Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~40 minutes via LA 77/LA 1 south to I-10 (about 32 miles).
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.