French Settlement, Louisiana
Village · Population 1,152 · #149 in Louisiana
About French Settlement
French Settlement is a small town in southeastern Louisiana counting 1,152 people who proudly call it home.
French Settlement holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.73 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 422 residents per square mile.
📰 French Settlement News Today
- Former French Settlement High paraprofessional arrested; husband faces 10 counts WAFB · Aug 5
- Gerald Edward Wolfe, Sr. Obituary Aug 6, 2026 Seale Funeral Service · Aug 6
- DeQuincy Varsity Softball @ French Settlement MaxPreps · Aug 1
- Police wrangle alligator in French Settlement KATC · Jun 5
- French Settlement woman dies after crash along La. 444; 2 others hospitalized WBRZ · May 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes French Settlement Unique
- The only place in America named French Settlement — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in French Settlement
- Diversion Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in French Settlement
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in French Settlement
- French Settlement Elementary School
- French Settlement High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,152
Rank in state#149 of 304
Land area2.73 sq mi
Density422/sq mi
Coordinates30.3319, -90.8143