Maison Chenal above & LaCour House belowIndisputably, this is the most important collection of Louisiana French Creole and Acadian decorative arts, furniture, portraits, and architecture in the WORLD! The collection reflects the extraordinarily rich international cultural transference from France, Canada, Spain, Africa, the Carribean, Mexico, England, and native America that emerged in the Mississippi River Valley from the early 18th century to about 1830. The Holden Collection represents a lifetime of connoisseur collecting, with a keen focus, shared by Dr. and Mrs. Jack D. Holden. It has been their passion to preserve French Creole and Acadian culture in situ. About 1,400 objects, made or used in Louisiana, comprise the Holden Collection. The real estate consists of 75 acres of mature landscape on a waterway with access to False River. I am proud that the Holdens have been my mentors for most of my life; I could not have asked for any better. I am also excited that Garden & Gun Magazine is featuring Maison Chenal, LaCour House, the gardens and the Holden Collection in this August/September 2019 issue - just released! You are invited to view the extensive Property Information Packet. Additionally, just below the packet, there's also "The Book," Maison Chenal & LaCour House Properties and Collections: A French Creole Tout Ensemble, for even more history details. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to possess the quintessential French Creole tout ensemble offered at $3,850,000. My best from Bourbon Street, Peter W. Patout Potential buyers must provide financial qualification before showing.
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Chanler Holden Mittendorf
7/11/2019 05:32:18 pm
I’m humbled and in awe of my parents lifetime work: to preserve the early French Creole culture of Louisiana. So many memories! And it’s been a wonderful family journey along the way. Now in their advanced years, their primary interest is grandkids and family.
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7/11/2019 09:00:00 pm
Chandler, I am honored to assist your parents in this effort!
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Chanler Holden Mittendorf
7/11/2019 09:03:13 pm
let's do this!!! 7/11/2019 09:05:42 pm
It's a team effort and glad to have the Holden family support!
Mary Grezaffi
7/11/2019 11:14:14 pm
How do I purchase the book?
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7/13/2019 11:27:38 am
The property information packet and "The Book" are both free. Go to their respective links, download and print out, The property information which includes an overview of the Holden Collection contains about 50 pages and is on letter sized paper. The Book is about 75 pages and is on legal size paper. Many items in the Holden Collection are also highlighted in the book: Furnishing Louisiana: Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735–1835.
Rand Newsom
7/13/2019 11:32:31 pm
This home is a magical dream. My best wishes and envy to those fortunate to one day call it home!
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7/14/2019 08:48:54 am
Thank you Rand! I agree 100% Please help me find a buyer.
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Ramona Lessley
7/31/2019 01:29:37 am
I came across this on facebook. The pictures took my breath away. Such a beautiful home. The collections from the past is something you don't see very often. Thank you to the Holden family for preserving the French Creole culture of Louisiana.
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5/31/2020 10:25:14 am
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