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La Poussiere

1215 Grand Pointe Ave, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 USA

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“cajun culture!”

La Poussiere Cajun Dancehall was established over fifty (50) years ago on October 1, 1955 by the late Ovey J. Patin and Mary L. Patin. The dancehall was located in rural Breaux Bridge on Grand Point Avenue across the street from its current location. The original building was built in the 1920’s and once served as a country grocery store and bar. It featured low ceilings and a hardwood dance floor that was often vibrating and crowded, with hard-working Cajuns both young and old. Patrons couldn't help sweating, shuffling feet, and two-stepping to Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys who performed their high energy Cajun Dancehall style music at La Poussiere for forty (40) plus years. The original signage read “’PATIN’S BAR’ Dance every Saturday Night at “LA POUSSIERE’”. The dancehall was labeled with the name “LA POUSSIERE” (the French word for “The Dust”) by the patrons who frequented the dancehall. After a night of foot stomping fun, which extended well into the early morning hours, the constant vibration of the hardwood resting on a dirt floor caused a noticeable accumulation of dust (POUSSIERE). In 1975, a major road construction project forced the demolition of the original dancehall and facilitated its move to the location where it still operates today. La Poussiere has been labeled as “La Petite Cathedrale de Musique Cajien” (The Little Cathedral of Cajun Music) because it has served as a cultural icon for over a half-century. But, there is much more than cultural stuff that happens there. You meet people, reinforce community ties, exchange news, keep up with who’s who and who’s where, reinforce friendship and stay connected with neighbors. Notable Cajun Musicians, such as Wayne Toups, Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas, Belton Richard, Aldus Roger, Sheryl Cormier, Steve Riley, Kevin Naquin and others have also performed there on occasions. La Poussiere offers to the general public an authentic Cajun Dancehall experience that showcases our Cajun music, language, and heritage. Numerous Magazine and TV documentaries have been done throughout the years on La Poussiere by both the national and international media. To this date, La Poussiere offers only traditional Cajun dancehall music and has changed little since its beginning, while continuing to preserve at least what is important, not every aspect of it, but what is important (our Cajun music, language, and heritage). On Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons La Poussiere opens its doors to all for the unique Cajun experience.

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Thomas G.

Another great show with Wayne Toups. The entire staff are great with Miss Judy at the door. Read more

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Ascension C.

We stopped in to try out thos dance hall. I am so happy we did. The band was great, the drinks were affordable and rhe dance floor was smooth with plenty of room. If you are over 18, this is a... Read more

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RuthMarie S.

One of the best places to listen to live band music and dance the night away The dance floor is wood so it's good for dancing. Some areas have a little bounce to it The floor can be a little... Read more

La Poussiere

1215 Grand Pointe Ave
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
70517 USA
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  • Sun: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Sat: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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