I am so very proud to welcome you to our great city of Natchitoches. Ripe with natural beauty, numerous historic sites, and a legendary history as the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, Natchitoches has been home to generations of local families for centuries. So, it goes without saying that we are most proud of our city’s greatest asset – the people of our community. They make the city what it is today, bringing a commitment to excellence, a great desire for supporting each other in times of celebration and in crisis, and the ability to make any conversation feel like you’re sitting in the warmth of their living rooms.