LAKE CHARLES LA 2013  ANNUAL PALM SUNDAY TOUR OF HOMES "WINDOWS ON THE WATER"  The Lake Charles LA Palm Sunday Tour of Homes will take place March 23, 2013.  This year the homes featured are homes along Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles, LA  Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles LA  is a familiar landmark of  the Lake Charles area. This strip of Lake Charles real estate is lined with 100 year old oak trees and beautiful estate homes bathed in Lake Charles history.   Themed "Windows of the Water" the Tour will feature five distinctive homes with breathtaking lakeshore views on prestigious Shell Beach Drive. The Tour is set for 1 to 5 p.m. on March 24, 2013.  The 38th Palm Sunday Home Tour is sponsored by the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society Shell Beach Drive homes featured on tour... 03/04/2013

This year's Palm Sunday Tour of Homes promises to be yet another successful tour! The theme is "Windows on the Water" as the tour will feature homes along historic Shell Beach Drive.  Each week, for the next five weeks, the homes that will be on the tour will be announced on Facebook. Those wanting to be "in the know" about the 38th Annual Palm Sunday Tour of Homes are encouraged to "Like' the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society's Facebook page. As always, the Palm Sunday Tour of Homes is sponsored by the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society (CHPS).  This year's tour is chaired by Donna Richard.       02/18/2013

Lake Charles, Louisiana has it's share of Fine Homes & Estates.  I usually preview the subdivisions South of town, but don't want to forget one of the most memorable landmarks of our City which is Shell Beach Drive. Shell Beach drive is one of the streets that make up the boundaries for Margaret Place Historical District. Located on the Southeast side of the Lake, Shell Beach Drive runs from Clarence Street all the way to the Port of Lake Charles.     The stretch of Shell Beach that borders the lake is also lined with beautiful 100 year oak trees.  One estate in particular along Shell Beach is home to a famous 170 year old Oak tree known as the “Calcasieu Manor Tree”. This oak tree is registered  with the Live Oak Society of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation  .The "Calcasieu Manor" t... 02/03/2012

Lighted Holiday Carriage Rides Featured by J & R Carriage   Are you looking for something special to do during the holiday season in Lake Charles, Louisiana?  You can schedule a carriage ride along beautiful Shell Beach Drive to view the Christmas Lights! Each evening you will find J & R Carriage along the Promenade behind the Civic Center in Lake Charles.  J & R Carriage is a full time carriage company that offers several different size carriages and can accommodate your needs depending on the number of people in your party. I can't think of a better way to spend an evening and get into the Christmas spirit than a lighted carriage ride complete with a blanket and bringing along your favorite beverage of choice!  Let me share with you first hand what you can expect since I just went on ... 12/10/2010

LIGHTED HOLIDAY CARRIAGE RIDES ALONG SHELL BEACH DRIVE   You don't have to live in New York City to enjoy a lighted holiday carriage ride!   J & R Carriage  here in Lake Charles, Louisiana offers residents carriage rides throughout the year for various events held in Lake Charles.    BEGINNING DECEMBER 4-31 J & R Carriage  will offer residents lighted holiday carriage rides along beautiful Shell Beach Drive.   HOMES ALONG SHELL BEACH DRIVE IN LAKE CHARLES, LA   Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles is a landmark of beautiful homes and a favorite spot for runners, walkers or a Sunday drive. The lovely estate homes that line Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles add festive decorations and lights during the Christmas holidays.  If you think these homes are majestic in the daylight imagine them al... 10/24/2010

Casper and His Friends Playing Ring Around the Rosey Ever wonder about this nursery rhyme and the odd lyrics?   Ring Around the Rosey Pocket Full of Poseys Ashes Ashes We All Fall Down According to the history and origin of nursery rhymes, this rhyme originated from the outbreak of the plague and posey's were supposed to be of a benefit of protection for you, the ashes ashes we all fall down refers to cremation.  Kind of creepy and that makes the picture  I snapped of these little spooks  playing Ring Around the Rosey even more fitting for Halloween!   These spooks playing Ring Around the Rosey can be found in front of one of the many festive homes found along Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles, LA.  The leaves have begun to fall leaving the majestic 100 year old trees in front of the ho... 10/17/2010

Until now, the lot sizes on Barbe Street were 125 x 200.  In response to one of the most frequently asked questions as to the potential of purchasing smaller lots, the lot sizes and prices have been officially changed in MLS. Rather than 4 lots, the new scenario offers 5 lots at 100 x 175. Greater width and depth is negotiable. An easy and beautiful walk delivers you to the sidewalk along the ever popular Shell Beach Drive. The price, only $97,300. 08/05/2010