Leonville, LA

united states

Leonville is a small Louisiana city of 1,400 people in St. Landry Parish, accessible via Highway 182 from Opelousas (15 miles east) or Eunice to the west. Interstate 49 runs about 20 miles east, connecting to Lafayette and Alexandria for longer trips. The area sits in Louisiana's fertile Acadiana region with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Leonville hosts an annual Corn Festival each July featuring live music and a competitive corn-eating contest.