Arlington Plantation House and Gardens

Arlington Mansion is a three-story Greek Revival estate believed to have been built in the 1830s by Euphroisie Carlin on a Spanish land grant in Franklin, Louisiana. The property sits on seven acres along the banks of Bayou Teche, surrounded by intricately landscaped English gardens filled with mature Magnolias, century-old Oaks, and ancient Cypress trees. The mansion's fluted Composite Order columns, crystal and bronze chandeliers, and period antiques reflect a history that spans a Civil War infirmary, a country club, and decades of careful restoration — including a major renovation of the grounds and interiors begun in 2016. The estate accommodates up to 100 guests and offers exclusive use of the mansion, Carriage House, and grounds for weddings and private events. Couples and guests arrive to a setting where five hours of ceremony and reception time unfolds across gardens, a concrete dance floor, and candlelit interior rooms. The venue also provides overnight accommodations for honeymoon stays, bridal party gatherings, and corporate retreats, with bayou-front views as a backdrop.