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About Ville Platte, LA

Ville Platte, the seat of Evangeline Parish, sits 50 miles northwest of Lafayette along US Highway 167. Most visitors reach this prairie town of 6,250 via I-49 to Opelousas, then US 190 west and Highway 167 north. The city serves as a hub for local commutes to Opelousas and Eunice, with Highway 363 providing the main east-west route. Floyd's Record Shop on Main Street has been selling authentic Cajun and zydeco music since 1947.

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Ville Platte, LA is in United States, at 30.690, -92.275 - about 16 km north of Chataignier, LA.

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The closest airport to Ville Platte, LA is Lafayette Regional Airport, 71 km (about 59 min by car).

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