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Abbeville, the county seat of Acadia Parish in southern Louisiana, USA, is a small city known for its deep French heritage and Cajun traditions. Founded in the early 1800s, Abbeville's history dates back to the colonial period, and its Old Town, with its Victorian architecture and old churches, is a step back in time. As a centerpiece of Cajun culture, the area attracts visitors with spicy gumbo, traditional jazz and the annual Cajun Festival, which fills the streets with the aroma of French music and food. Surrounded by wetlands and rice paddies, agriculture, especially rice farming, is the backbone of the local economy, while the meandering waterways of the Mississippi River tributaries offer natural pleasures for boating and fishing. Though small, Abbeville encapsulates Louisiana's unique French colonial history and spirited Southern culture, making it an ideal destination to experience authentic Cajun life.
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