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Moving to Pointe à la Hache, LA
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About Pointe à la Hache
Pointe à la Hache is a tiny census-designated place on the east bank of the Mississippi — and the historic parish seat of Plaquemines Parish, with only a few hundred residents. Named for a French-era landmark ("axe point"), it holds the parish courthouse and a cluster of river-road homes amid citrus groves and cane fields.
Home prices in Pointe à la Hache
Home prices in Pointe à la Hache vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Pointe à la Hache
- Plaquemines Parish Courthouse — the historic parish seat courthouse.
- Woodland Plantation — acclaimed plantation B&B and restaurant a short drive upriver.
- East-bank river road — citrus groves, cane fields, and levee views.
- Pointe à la Hache ferry/waterfront — river crossings and fishing access.
Commuting from Pointe à la Hache
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 45–60 minutes (approximate; roughly 35 miles via Highway 39/46 and the parish's east-bank roads, crossing to the west bank or via St. Bernard).
- Main routes: east-bank river road to the Belle Chasse/Scarsdale ferry or north through St. Bernard Parish. No transit service; a car is required.
Pointe à la Hache FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pointe à la Hache, LA?
Home prices in Pointe à la Hache vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Pointe à la Hache, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 45–60 minutes (approximate; roughly 35 miles via Highway 39/46 and the parish's east-bank roads, crossing to the west bank or via St. Bernard).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.