Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Belle Chasse is a community of 10,934 people in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Belle Chasse
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Judge Perez Bridge, Mary Plantation House, Promised Land and Brechtel Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Belle Chasse
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About Belle Chasse
Belle Chasse ( bel CHAYSS) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Belle Chasse is part of the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area. The population was 10,579 at the 2020 United States census. Belle Chasse is the largest community in Plaquemines Parish.
From the Wikipedia article Belle Chasse, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Mary Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
Promised Land
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic mansion located in Braithwaite, Louisiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Brechtel Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Park in Louisiana, United States of America, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes25
Chinese Eatery
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.6 mi
3251 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey
El Chango Borracho
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
101 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00
13 more on the map.
History
There is little consensus regarding the origin of the name Belle Chasse. In French, belle chasse literally means "beautiful hunting." It is widely believed that it was so named due to the richness of wildlife which the initial French colonists observed when they settled in the region. Others say that Belle Chasse was named for Spanish colonial administrator Joseph Deville Degoutin Bellechasse, who lived there from 1806 to 1814.
The Confederate statesman Judah P. Benjamin was the most famous owner of the Belle Chasse plantation. After falling into decay and abandonment by the 1930s, the landmark plantation house was demolished in 1960. The bell was salvaged and today is in front of the Belle Chasse Public Library.
From the History section of Belle Chasse, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
School · 4.2 mi
5300 Berkley Dr., New Orleans
Belle Chasse Elementary School
School · 2.9 mi
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse
Belle Chasse Primary School
School · 3.0 mi
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School
School · 4.9 mi
1121 Pailet Street, Harvey
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
School · 5.9 mi
2500 Bent Tree Lane, Marrero
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School
School · 3.3 mi
3700 Tall Pines Dr., New Orleans
Healthcare6
Map of Belle Chasse
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 43°F | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 46°F | 3.9 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 58°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 84°F | 65°F | 5.4 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 71°F | 6.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 8.1 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 6.1 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 70°F | 6.8 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 45°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Orleans Alvin Callender Fl (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Plaquemines Parish has had 38 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2023-09-27: Seawater Intrusion (Other)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Timberlane 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- New Orleans Station 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Terrytown 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Harvey 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Gretna 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Woodmere 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Estelle 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Chalmette 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Marrero 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Arabi 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BelleChasseSideGarageHouse, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judge Perez Bridge and adjacent railroad bridge, viewed from car on Belle Chasse Hwy, Dr. Warner from Council Bluffs, IA, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Belle Chasse Louisiana 2011 - Damaged Building, Dr. Warner, CC BY 2.0
- Belle Chasse Louisiana 2011 - High Building, Dr. Warner, CC BY 2.0
- Belle Chasse Damaged Building, Dr. Warner, CC BY 2.0
- Judge Perez Bridge - Belle Chasse, Louisiana, USA - Ca. December 29, 1987, Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BELLE CHASSE UNN, Dr. Warner, CC BY 2.0
- BELLE CHASSE TUNNEL Inside, Dr. Warner, CC BY 2.0
- Mary Plantation House upriver side, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Promised Land Perez House Plaquemines Parish, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014 - panoramio (4), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014. End of the Spur track. - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014 - panoramio (5), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014 - panoramio (3), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014 - panoramio (2), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014 - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014 - panoramio (6), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014 - panoramio (7), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gretna LA Morning Railroad view. July 2014. Spur Track - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Uptown Bound, Terrance Osborne, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flavor of New Orleans, Terrance Osborne, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goddess Within, Terrance Osborne, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "Solidarity", Terrance Osborne, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Poop and pee pee, Hellapoopandshi, CC0
- Muffaletta At Central Grocery, New Orleans, Emily C, CC BY 2.0
- Prescott College Cycling Team, TellingAdmire, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PC Cycling Team Group, TellingAdmire, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prescott College Kino Bay Center, TellingAdmire, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NAS JRB New Orleans Reserve Center NOSC July 2014 - panoramio (2), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NAS JRB New Orleans Reserve Center NOSC July 2014 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NAS JRB New Orleans Reserve Center NOSC July 2014 - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walmart Harvey Market, Harvey, Louisiana, Mxn, CC BY-SA 4.0
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