The city of Natchitoches was the first European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Before that it was an active site for Native Americans of a Caddo tribe called Natchitoches (translated "Paw Paw Consumers").

The links below will help you to find out more about the area of Natchitoches, other bed & breakfasts in the area, as well as information about the associations of which Chez des Amís is a member.

Natchitoches Online
The official on line city guide with information about events, businesses, restaurants, accommodations,  local news, real estate,  travel & tourism. Great place to plan your stay.

City of Natchitoches Government Website
The place to go for information on local government, government departments, local education, news & events, business, retirement, and travel & tourism.

Christmas Festival
The official website for the Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights.

Natchitoches.com
This site is not viewable with Netscape. It is filled with links to local businesses, restaurants, local calendar, and online forums of topics of interest to locals.

There is a multitude of other things to do outside of our "festival" seasons. You can see those by clicking here.

Chez des Amís is a proud member of the Louisiana Bed & Breakfast Association, the Louisiana Tourism Promotion Association, the Inn Club, the Natchitoches Historic Business District Association, and the Natchitoches Historic District Homeowners Association.