Layton Castle Tour - May 16, 2026

Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am UTC-05:00

Layton Castle | Monroe

Pam Parsons Dupuy
Publisher/HostPam Parsons Dupuy
Layton Castle Tour - May 16, 2026
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Explore North Louisiana's history with a visit to Layton Castle in Monroe. Genevan Judge Bry helped write & signed the 1st LA Constitution.
About this Event

L earn about Layton Castle's evolution from a creole cottage to a castle. Learn about Swiss immigrant Judge Henry Bry and his role in helping to develop Northern Louisiana and beyond. What role did he play in Fort Miro changing its name to Monroe? One of the few historic homes in the United States still lived in by descendants of the first European settlers.

L ayton Castle sits on 5 acres of gardens and ancient trees and hosts a family cemetery, a 1790s wine house and historic bottle museum, a converted carriage house and recently renovated suites for short stays and small events.

The tour includes visiting the family floor with its Victorian parlor, library full of 1800s books, Audubon dining room and more.

Note: The tour requires climbing stairs to the second floor. We do have a residential elevator if needed.

Stay in one of Layton Castle's Suites when you come for the tour!

And to learn more about Layton Castle visit our website:


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Layton Castle, 1133 South Grand Street, Monroe, United States

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USD 23.36

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