Lafayette, LA, boasts an ideal location in the center of southern Louisiana and the heart of Cajun and Creole country. Plus, within its borders, you’ll find fabulous festivals, diverse restaurants, quaint shops and interesting museums. At the center of it all is downtown, Lafayette, LA, which has seen a lot of momentum over the years in terms of growth and development. New residential apartments are opening, and in a couple of years, the four-story, 83-room Hotel Lafayette will welcome downtown guests. Additionally, downtown is highly walkable, safe and clean.