Nottoway Plantation
Nottoway Plantation, located in White Castle, Louisiana, offers photographers a rare glimpse into the opulent pre-Civil War South. As the largest antebellum mansion in the region, this 53,000-square-foot masterpiece boasts 64 rooms, seven staircases, and five galleries, providing endless opportunities for stunning architectural and historical photography. Set just 200 feet from the Mississippi River levee, the estate's setting offers a picturesque backdrop, although the original grove of oaks was lost to levee construction in the 1940s. This majestic plantation home, once a wealthy sugar planter's estate, is now a beautifully restored AAA Four-Diamond property and a member of Historic Hotels of America, inviting photographers to capture its restored splendor and the vestiges of a bygone era of grandeur. When visiting, photographers should ensure they respect the current operations of the site as a resort. It's a photogenic haven that exudes the charm and history of the South (White Castle, Louisiana, USA).
