Beat the heat and book a room at Chateau Saint Denis.  Reserve now through September 5 and receive a 21 % Promotional Discount and two free drinks in Lounge 1714, located inside Chateau Saint Denis hotel.  Located n the heart of Historic Downtown Natchitoches, Chateau Saint Denis is a short walk from the famed brick thoroughfare, Front Street.  Stroll along the charming riverfront and enjoy unique shopping making sure to stop at Kaffie Frederick, the oldest General Store in Louisiana.  After shopping, feed your appetite at one of the many unique dining options available. 

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Historic Natchitoches was proud to welcome the 39th Annusl Southern Garden History Society,  The 41 year old society brings together a wide range of garden history enthusiasts.  Scholars and professors as well as home gardeners came together to learn about the rich garden history of Natchitoches.  The group called Chateau Saint Denis home for the three day weekend. The beautiful downtown hotel was the perfect location for the group to set off on their many adventures of Historic Natchitoches.  From self guided downtown walking tours to various plantation visits, sociey members were able to enjoy the rich history of Natchitoches. Each evening guests were welcomed home to Chateau Saint Denis to enjoy a drink from Lounge 1714, relax in the beautiful french style brick courtyard or to just lounge by the double-sided fireplace in the picturesqe lobby and discuss their passion for southern garden history.

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The first weekend of October each year brings beautiful weather and classic cars,  the Natchitoches Historic District Business Association hosts the “Return to the 50’s” Car Show. This year is no different, bringing in over 400 cars, and several hundred car loving enthusiasts.  The show offers something for everyone, from hot rods, to classic Model Ts.  There is somehting to bring a smile to the young and old alike.

The “Return to the 50’s” Car Show is hosted on the downtown riverfront of Cane River in the heart of Natchitoches, a National Historic Landmark District. The cars line picturesque Front Street, the bricked thoroughfare overlooking beautiful Cane River Lake. Additional cars line the riverbank as this show continues to grow each year! Attendees are able to stroll Front Street enjoying unique shopping and dining options.

Chateau Saint Denis Hotel is perfectly positioned in the heart of the festivities and is happy to host attendees.  Located within walking distance of the car show, guests of the hotel will enjoy luxurious sleeping accomodations while still being close to the activity. Lounge 1714, located inside the hotel, will welcome thirsty guests with daily specials. 

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Laissez Les Bon Temps Roule!

No it is not Mardi Gras Season, but in Natchitoches there are good times ahead. In this Louisiana town, as summer comes to a close, cooler temps and festivals are just around the corner, and there is no better place to be than Natchitoches, the oldest permanent settlement within the Louisiana Purchase.  The downtown riverbank comes alive as the festivals.make the banks of Cane River their home..Some of the festivals that are set to take place this year include the Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival, Natchitoches Classic Car Show, TappedTober, and of course the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, Louisiana's premiere holiday destination. Visitors are in for a treat as they take in the historic charm of the famed brick thouroughfare and delight in the local flavor of unique cuisine. Guests of Natchitoches largest boutique hotel, Chateau Saint Denis Hotel, will find themselves within walking distance to all of the flair and fun that festivals bring. Located in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District the downtown hotel features its very own “Lounge 1714", beautiful French Quarter style brick courtyard, as well as 87 luxury rooms including seven suites and balcony rooms.

While in Natchitoches visitors can enjoy all of the unique shopping, dining and sightseeing opportunities that extend well beyond the city limits.

So bring on the good times!

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 The Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival celebrated it's 25th year. This regional musical event takes place in the downtown historic district each year and offers a variety of music from jazz, R & B, rock to soul and country.

The festival features more than 20 bands across four different stages.  This year's headliner features the Commodores, a Grammy Award winning R & B Funk group. The line-up of musical talent spotlights the diversity in music to appeal to all.  The Festival was held on the historic and picturesqe downtown riverbank in Natchitoches on Friday and Saturday, May 20th & 21st. 

Guests who were able to get a room at Chateau Saint Denis were able to truly enjoy the festival and all that it had to offer.  Chateau Saint Denis Hotel is located in the downtown historic district and one block of the Festival's main stage. 

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The skies over Natchitoches were a buzz as historic Natchitoches welcomed the 180/185 Aviation Club. The international 180/185 Aviation Club is a social organization that boasts of  over 1,200 members from all over the world including Australia and Canada.  All of the members hold dear their love for flying especially the Cessna Skywagons.The downtown hotel, Chateau Saint Denis played host to the aviators with over 60 frequent flyers enjoying all that Chateau Saint Denis has to offer.  While staying in historic downtown, the members of the 180/185 club enjoyed Lounge 1714, local shopping and unique cuisine which included Natchitoche meatpies.  The fly in enabled the members to share their adventures and passion of the Skywagons. 

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Delayed but not forgotten, is a theme that has been spoken often over the last year and this June was no different. Natchitoches was privledged to host to the 61st Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony the last week of June. Festivities included a welcome reception, Celebrity Bowling Bash,  the VIP Taste of Tailgaiting and Rockin' River Fest held on the downtown Natchitoches Riverbank.  Saturday's events kicked off with the 2nd annual Round Table Lunch held at Chateau Saint Denis and the weekend capped off with the Induction Ceremony at the Natchitoches Events Center. 

Eleven inductees were welcomed into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on June 26, 2021.  The newly elected members include: eight -time world bodybuilding champion Ronnie Coleman, 'The Duck Commander", Phil Robertson, "Sweet" Lou Dunbar of the Harlem Globetrotters, Pro Bowl football stanout cornerback Charles 'Peanut' Tillman, New Orleans native and NBA verteran Kerry Kittles, women's basketball legend Angela Johnson, High School football coaching icon Mackie Freeze, Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award winner Joan Cronan, Louisiana Sports Ambassador Award honoree Tim Brando and Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism, Kent Lowe and Robin Fambrough.

The inductees, family and friends were never far from the activities, comfortably staying at Chateau Saint Denis hotel located in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of most activities. Congratulations to all of inductees! 

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The beginning of this year has been busy at Chateau Saint Denis.  Chateau was happy to host International Paper at the beginning of the month for a training event. The event took place over five days at the hotel. Participants enjoyed catering provided Chateau Saint Denis. 
While Chateau saw the return of meetings, the City of Natchitoches and Northwestern State University saw the return of sporting events. With all sporting events being moved to the spring season this definitely brought some much anticipated activity to the downtown historic area. From Demon Football to Basketball, Volleyball to Soccer, Chateau was happy to welcome players and fans alike. 
The end of March wrapped up in true spring fashion at the downtown hotel with a lovely wedding. The wedding was held at the hotel, outside in the beautiful New Orleans style brick courtyard. Attendants of the wedding sat among the rot iron furniture, surrounding the spectacular antique fountain. The bride and groom exchanged vows on the steps of the courtyard with the beautiful Downtown Historic District of Natchitoches as the backdrop. Following the wedding a reception was held inside the spacious interior meeting space of the downtown hotel. 
The year 2021 is definitely looking up and Chateau Saint Denis happy to be a part of it. 

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January is known for reflections, resolutions, and cold weather. Natchitoches was happy to receive the last of these, cold weather, at least for a brief time. Unusual for this southern town, Natchitoches welcomed a heafty snowfall that blanketed the city in a lovely white powder.  This somehow made the city even more picturesqe.  So even though Natchitoches had to say goodbye to the twinkling Christmas light displays for another year the city is ready to take on the new year.  The holiday atmosphere may be gone, but there is so much more to this quaint town that makes visiting an unforgettable experience. 

Visitors are in for a visual and culinary treat while in the Natchitoches area.  The downtown historic landmark district offers many shopping, dining, and sightseeing opportunities along with other notable sightseeing locations that extend well beyond the city limits. 

In the historic downtown district, a visit to the oldest operating hardware store in the state is a must.  Kaffie Frederick General Mercantile is located on the north end of the brick thoroughfare, Front Street, and offers almost any gift and gadget imaginable.

Just steps from the hardware store sits the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.  This modern museum sits in stark contrast to the traditional architecture in the surrounding historic district.  The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Adjacent to the Museum and in the heart of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District sits the largest boutique hotel in the city. Chateau Saint Denis features its very own 'Lounge 1714', French Quarter style courtyard, as well as 87 luxury rooms including seven suites as well as balcony rooms.  

The Christmas season may be over but there are many good reasons to visit Natchitoches. History, charm and southen hospitality abound in this unique city that is home to the movie "Steel Magnolias".

Don't miss an opportunity to visit the Oldest Permanent Settlement in the Louisiana Purchase!

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William Faulkner said "Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: It must be produced, discharged and used up in order to exist at all"

This year has brought changes to the holiday season in Historic Natchitoches. However, both gratitude and electricity are abundant in the quaint town.  More tham 300,000 Christmas lights twinkle overhead for miles in the Historic District and 100 lighted and themed set pieces are placed on the beautiful Cane River Lake. Fantastic firework displays will burst overhead every weekend beginning November 21 and ending December 26, 2020. 

Those who are able to visit during the months of November and December and experience all that the 'Festival of Lights' has to offer are welcomed with gratitude as if welcoming long awaited family.  Unique shopping, dining and sightseeing are all a must, as well as enjoying the entertainment on the downtown riverbank stage. 

Nestled in the heart of the 33-block Natchitoches Historic Landmark District lies the Chateau Saint Denis Hotel offering 87 luxurious rooms, open yet comfortable lobby with double sided fireplaces, New Orleans French Quarter style courtyard and our very own “Lounge 1714” offering a cozy atmosphere to unwind at the end of the day.

Enjoy the electricity of the holiday season in Historic Natchitoches and the gratitude and hospitality of Chateau Saint Denis.

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