Events

Women’s Leadership Lucheon

Regular City Council Meeting

Volleyball Jamboree

WHERE TO STAY

Abbeville offers great accommodations for any stay, ranging from budget-friendly to lap-of-luxury, offering such accommodations as pet-friendly and handicap-accessible rooms. Many hotels and B&Bs offer free continental breakfast, 24-hour security, free WiFi, and parking is always free.

We are centrally located along the Cajun Corridor Scenic Byway making us a convenient home base when discovering all the area has to offer. As a guest in Abbeville, you are sure to feel at home with warm accommodating hosts eager to welcome you and make your stay extra special.

Book your stay in Abbeville today!

FOOD & DRINK

Cajun food isn’t just a meal, it’s about the company and lively atmosphere. In the heart of Cajun Country, you’ll find a unique experience and even more flavor. Each meal is cooked with pride and from casual to upscale, Abbeville culinary offerings will offer you a dining experience you won’t soon forget!

To see all that Abbeville has to offer, click the β€œSee Restaurants” button below for a full listing of places to dine.

THINGS TO DO

Come taste the good life in Abbeville! Beautiful architecture framed by majestic Oak Trees and authentic Cajun Culture is just the start of what you will find. Abbeville is home to museums, local markets, historic churches, and unique shopping experiences sprinkled with delicious restaurants and oyster bars. Listen to live music at a local pub or eatery or do a Cajun Waltz under the stars in Magdalen Square. Trace local heritage through unique cultural festivals from a Giant 5000 Egg Omelette celebrating French Traditions on historic Concorde Street to the rich tastes of the local Sicilian Celebration, we celebrate everything from Cattle to Ice Cream!

Our central location on the Cajun Corridor means you can find unique experiences right on your doorstep or just a short, traffic-free day trip away. Stop by the Vermilion Parish Tourist Center in the Cultural Museum, just off Magdalen Square, to find out what’s happening and more ideas on how to vacation like a local. A visit to Abbeville is an experience you will not soon forget!

Experience Downtown Abbeville, LA from anywhere in the world through our live-streaming webcams. If you can’t join us in person to witness the charm of our festivals and events, this is the perfect way to experience them no matter where you are!

Notice of Public Hearing:

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7 Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the City of Abbeville will be held at its regular meeting place, the Council Meeting room at City Hall, located at 101 North State Street, Abbeville, LA, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:15 PM. The purpose of this hearing is to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next tax year from the increased millage is as follows:
  • General Fund: $364,746.12 (amount of increase: $9,608.55)
  • Public Improvement Fund: $91,186.53 (amount of increase: $2,402.14)
For more details, you can find the budget by clickingΒ here.

Here's Why Your Feedback Is So Important

Your input matters more than you know, and together, we can create something that we’ll all be proud of! Let’s make our community safer and more accessible for everyone.

Vermilion Parish Alert System

Stay Informed with the New Alert System!
The launch of the new alert system is designed to keep you informed directly from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury and Vermilion Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness office.
πŸ“± π†πžπ­ π“πžπ±π­ 𝐀π₯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬: By texting the word “π•πžπ«π¦π’π₯𝐒𝐨𝐧” to πŸ•πŸ•πŸπŸ—πŸ“, you will receive alerts directly to your phone.
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πŸ”” π–πšπ§π­ 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧-π’π©πžπœπ’πŸπ’πœ 𝐀π₯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬? Want alerts specific to π€π›π›πžπ―π’π₯π₯𝐞, download the app to easily opt into town-specific alerts within the parish.
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π‚π‘π¨π¨π¬πž 𝐀π₯𝐞𝐫𝐭 πƒπžπ₯𝐒𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: Text, Email, or Call. You can choose how to receive alerts in the app.
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πŸ“ž 𝐍𝐨 𝐜𝐞π₯π₯ 𝐩𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐞? No problem! Alerts can also be sent to your home phone, as 911 numbers have been input into the system.
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Stay informed and stay safe! Get real-time updates directly from the source.

Mayor's Message: 1st Year and a Look Ahead

Mayor White recaps the first year in office and shares what’s in store for Abbeville. Join us as we reflect on the past year and envision the future, with valuable insights and updates from the mayor about our community’s progress.

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Utility Customer Warning:
Third Party Payment Site

We have identified a website that falsely claims to be an official online payment portal for the City of Abbeville. Please be aware that if you choose to use a third-party website like Doxo.com to pay your utility bills there is a delay in receipt of the payment to your account. This delay could lead to late fees and disconnection of your utility services. We do not endorse Doxo.com or its affiliates and cannot waive additional charges or issues caused by using their service.

We strongly recommend using the City of Abbeville’s official payment portal for online transactions.Β