Events

Regular City Council Meeting

MLK Day Celebration

Regular City Council Meeting

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 “See 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!

Abbeville's Historic Snowfall: Beauty and Resilience

An Abbeville Winter to Remember!

Abbeville recently experienced a remarkable and rare event: a historic snowfall paired with record-breaking low temperatures. This extraordinary winter weather not only transformed our charming city into a picturesque winter wonderland but also brought unique challenges to not only our community but also surrounding communities. Thanks to the proactive measures and teamwork of the city team, we were able to navigate these challenges together.

While the snowfall presented its challenges, it also gave us breathtaking views of our city blanketed in white. The Freeze Plan proved to be an invaluable tool in mitigating the impact of extreme winter weather, and it will continue to be a cornerstone of our city’s resilience strategy.

We are excited to share some of the beautiful photos captured during this historic event. These images highlight the unique beauty of Abbeville under a blanket of snow and serve as a reminder of our community’s resilience and strength. Enjoy these stunning visuals that showcase this rare and unforgettable moment in our city’s history

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.

Stay Informed With the Parish & City Alert System

Your Direct Line to Emergency Updates
The alert system is designed to keep you informed directly from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury and Vermilion Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness office as well the City of Abbeville .
 

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.

📱 Get Text Alerts from the Parish: By texting the word “Vermilion” to 77295.

🔔  Get City of Abbeville Alerts:  by texting the word “Abbeville” to 77295.

📲 Customize Your Alerts: By downloading the Smart911 app, or going to the website,  you can choose how you receive your alerts—whether by text, phone call, or email. Tailor it to your preferred method of communication for real-time updates.

📞 No cell phone? No problem! Alerts will automatically be sent to your home phone, as 911 numbers have been input into the system.

Stay informed and stay safe! Get real-time updates directly from the source

Mayor's Message: Year 2 and a Look Ahead

Check out Mayor White’s Year 2 video, where she recaps the second year in office and shares exciting plans for Abbeville’s future. Join us as we reflect on key achievements and look ahead with valuable insights and updates from the mayor. Stay informed, stay engaged, and be a part of our community’s progress!

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This is the Official Page for the City of Abbeville, LA located in the heart of Cajun Country.

🎉 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬 🎉

Did you know that Abbeville is about to celebrate 175 years since being incorporated?
To mark this incredible milestone, we’re launching 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚—𝒂 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔, 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 2025!

💡 Whether it’s a business celebrating an anniversary, a community member achieving a special milestone, we want to honor these achievements!

👉 Nominate yourself or someone else!
📩 Send submissions to digitalmediabbeville@gmail.com
📌 Subject line: Milestone Monday

📷 Be sure to include:
✔ A photo of the nominee or business
✔ Details about the milestone being celebrated
✔ What this milestone means to them

🏡 Nominees should live, work, study, or volunteer in Abbeville. Businesses and organizations should be based here.

Selected milestones will be featured on our social media and website throughout 2025! Let’s celebrate Abbeville’s legacy by honoring the people and places that make our city great!
#Abbeville #ILoveAbbeville #MilestoneMonday #Abbeville175 #CelebrateAbbeville
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🎉 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬 🎉

Did you know that Abbeville is about to celebrate 175 years since being incorporated? 
To mark this incredible milestone, we’re launching 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚—𝒂 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔, 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 2025!

💡 Whether it’s a business celebrating an anniversary, a community member achieving a special milestone, we want to honor these achievements!

👉 Nominate yourself or someone else!
📩 Send submissions to digitalmediabbeville@gmail.com
📌 Subject line: Milestone Monday

📷 Be sure to include:
✔ A photo of the nominee or business
✔ Details about the milestone being celebrated
✔ What this milestone means to them

🏡 Nominees should live, work, study, or volunteer in Abbeville. Businesses and organizations should be based here.

Selected milestones will be featured on our social media and website throughout 2025! Let’s celebrate Abbeville’s legacy by honoring the people and places that make our city great! 
#Abbeville #ILoveAbbeville  #MilestoneMonday #Abbeville175 #CelebrateAbbeville

🎶 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤? 🎶

Check out the flyer below to find the best spots for live music in town! Support local musicians, soak up the good vibes, and enjoy the cool weather while it lasts.

#abbeville #ILoveAbbeville #LiveMusic #abbevillevibes #supportlocalartists
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🎶 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤? 🎶

Check out the flyer below to find the best spots for live music in town! Support local musicians, soak up the good vibes, and enjoy the cool weather while it lasts. 

#Abbeville #ILoveAbbeville #LiveMusic #AbbevilleVibes #SupportLocalArtists

🌟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!🌟

The City of Abbeville is proud to share an incredible event hosted by the The Vermilion Reach Group and the Vermilion Parish Library for the 3rd year. We hope you can join us for an afternoon of entertainment, community, and reflection as we honor Black history and culture.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲

This is a family-friendly celebration and an opportunity for our community to come together, learn, and be inspired. Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, and the chance to honor the legacy and contributions of Black leaders and visionaries.

We encourage all residents to attend and celebrate history and unity together!

#abbeville #ILoveAbbeville #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityPride #CelebrateTogether
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🌟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!🌟

The City of Abbeville is proud to share an incredible event hosted by the The Vermilion Reach Group and the Vermilion Parish Library for the 3rd year. We hope you can join us for an afternoon of entertainment, community, and reflection as we honor Black history and culture.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲

This is a family-friendly celebration and an opportunity for our community to come together, learn, and be inspired. Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, and the chance to honor the legacy and contributions of Black leaders and visionaries.

We encourage all residents to attend and celebrate history and unity together!

#Abbeville #ILoveAbbeville #BlackHistoryMonth  #CommunityPride #CelebrateTogether

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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.