There's really nothing as idyllic and charming as a small, rural town. Luckily for us, Louisiana has quite a few. From Christmas tree farms to the crawfish industry, these 10 rural Louisiana towns rely on the land. They may be small, but they're downright delightful. Take a look at these 10 delightful towns and make plans to visit some of them soon.

1. Ponchatoula

The tight-knit little community of Ponchatoula enjoys a quaint Main Street with plenty of local businesses. The one crop in this part of rural Louisiana? Strawberries! The town holds a huge strawberry festival every year that's as sweet as you can imagine.

2. DeRidder

The nearly 10,000 residents of DeRidder make this little town a bit bigger than some of the others on our list, but it still has that small-town feeling. It also has a long-standing lumber history. When you visit this rural area in Louisiana be sure to stop by the Gothic Jail, a hauntingly beautiful building with a paranormal past.

3. Lutcher

The small, rural town of Lutcher only has around 3,300 residents, but many more flock to this little town at Christmastime, when the town hosts the annual festival of the bonfires. It's a fitting festival since the town was founded with a sawmill.

4. St. Francisville

When it comes to rural areas in Louisiana, St. Francisville is at the top of the list. The 1,700 people who call St. Francisville home live only about 40 minutes from Baton Rouge, but it seems like worlds away. The Christmas tree farm is just one example of the rural quality here.

5. Breaux Bridge

Breaux Bridge bills itself as the "Crawfish Capital of the World," and we agree. The crawfish industry is strong in this little town of around 8,000 people. Its little Main Street is adorable, a great place to score some antiques, and bustling with locals.

6. St. Martinville

This little rural Louisiana town is said to be the home of cajun culture, and many folks here still speak Creole French. The town focuses on sugar cane and crawfish - two things Louisiana couldn't do without!

7. Labadieville

The tiny town of Labadieville has less than 2,000 residents and is known for its historic St. Philomena Catholic Church.

8. Eunice

This town is well-known for its Cajun music, and its Cajun Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The main street here is absolutely charming. If you get the opportunity to experience a Cajun Mardi Gras here, do it.

9. Natchitoches

Remember the enchanting movie 'Steel Magnolias?' It was set in Natchitoches, which is still just as charming as ever.

10. Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville is located near Baton Rouge, and much of the town is on the National Historic Register. Visit the Palo Alto Plantation to get a feel for the history of this place.

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