We frequent Natchitoches regularly with family. I enjoy popping in and out of all the stores on…read moreFront Street, but this is my favorite. The staff are always super friendly. On our last trip, my teen son went by himself one day and was short a few coins on a purchase. The cashier spotted him. So, we made sure to go back the next day and nab a few souvenirs and gifts. They have an adorable collection of crystal birds. I now have a cute crystal bee hanging above my kitchen sink. They also sell many beautiful scents. Can't go to Natchitoches without bringing home the scent of magnolias. I highly recommend going sometime other than Christmas. The Lights Festival is a blast. Enjoy that. But go again when things are slower, and you can park down by the river and talk with all the shopkeepers.

This is a great little gift shop store. If you're looking for local flavor items such as LSU gear…read moreor Fleur d' Lis items, then this is the place. Plantation Treasures is located on the historic Front Street that borders Cane River Lake. The staff was very friendly. I bought a Fleur d' Lis cheese/butter knife. When I went to check out, the woman at the register said that she wanted to go into the back to pull out a nicer one that didn't any of the sticky stuff that would eventually come off with the price tag. I thought that was really nice. She didn't have to do that at all. She wrapped it in tissue paper too. My Stepmom had to return something the next day. We were running late and would arrive after they had closed for the day (5:00 p.m.). The lady she spoke with on the phone agreed to stay late until we arrived so my Stepmom could make an exchange. Now that's customer service. The funny thing is, we had called earlier that day to see how late they were open. The lady replied that they usually close at 5:00 p.m., but will stay open as long as need be if they are busy.

Always a nice location and the food is southern enough but classy. Staff always friendly even with…read morelarge groups

Hubby & I take Every Opportunity to stop in Natchitoches whenever we are on our way to visit our…read morefamily. Natchitoches was all Lit Up for Christmas. It is So Worth It to visit Natchitoches at Christmas time. The Christmas Festival of Lights on the Cane River is going on right now.......Beautiful, Beautiful Beautiful! Merci Beaucoup Gift Shop was all Decked Out for Christmas. The floral arrangements are Exquisite. This is a Specialty Boutique Gift Shop. They carry one-of -a kind collectibles & gifts. The Nativity Scenes are Absolutely Gorgeous! I couldn't leave without picking up a Mark Roberts Christmas Elf. .......I think he might need a friend.........I wanted them All. They are Fun & Comical..... the facial detail is Superb! The Mark Roberts Christmas Fairies are really cute as well. The RUSTIC cheese platters, Rustic Christmas Ornaments, Rustic / Woodsy Decorated Christmas Trees & Pewter serving pieces are my Favorite. I'm a sucker for Rustic / Lodge Anything. I look forward to shopping @ Merci Beaucoup Gift Shoppe next time to see how they decorate for the next season. I wish I'd taken pictures of this beautiful shop.....Next Visit!

I really enjoyed my visit to Gifts Galore. The store is larger than it looks. The front counter has…read moreseveral interesting gift ideas around it, but the rest of the store extends for several rooms behind the front entrance and on another upstairs level! The store is meticulously organized despite stocking almost every type of gift you can imagine. Most of the stock appears to be from local artists and collectors. There are many unique gifts that cannot be found anywhere else (even on the internet) and there are gifts that are more conventional or nostalgic. The store is not on Front Street but if you really want to enjoy Natchitoches charm, Gifts Galore is a must visit!

The rudest shop owner I've ever dealt with. I asked for a specific person and he swore at me and…read morehung up. That's a pathetic way to do business and I will tell everyone to avoid this place.

Awesome selection and the records I bought were in great shape! And the owner is very friendly and…read morehelpful.

This guy cares so much about music and he loves actually talking with people who also enjoy music…read more So much better than a conglomerate selling downloads over the internets. Support the little guy, and actually hold in your hands what you paid for and will have in your collection for years to come. Ask him to tell you about the old store! It's quite a story.

The best Coffee & Creamery in this area. Their Meals and other Drinks are absolutely Amazing as…read morewell.

Delicious Affogato! Blue bell ice cream and espresso!!…read more They had yummy ice cream, fountain sodas, cool gifts, and a unique seating area! Unique and affordable!

It was a really hot day on 4th of July. My family and I came in here for some ice cream. It's a…read morereally cute shop. They have plenty of gifts, souvenirs... and fudge! Sadly I don't buy fudge often and I rarely crave it, but I was happy that they have it as an option for those that love it. This just means I have to visit them again and try a bit of fudge. The ice cream line was a bit long because they make other cold treats, too. It's all good because we didn't have a lot going on and was thankful they were open that day, so I was patient. The family and I were visiting Natchitoches for the weekend and of course thought of getting a memorabilia of some sort. I'm not that big of a shopper and don't like collecting things. If you're into that sort of thing... they have a bunch of trinkets that you'll like! The ice cream was definitely worth the wait. I just wish I would have gotten more scoops because it was a really hot day. It's close to the river and other fun downtown eateries and establishments. Add this place to your visit for some yummy treats!

This store has a little bit of everything Louisiana. My favorite thing that they have here is the…read morefudge. It's delectable and indulgent!!! The price is isn't inflated and if you buy 4 you get one free! They have plenty of other stuff also, such as, T-shirts, cook books, and pretties for the house.

Hammocks furniture has nice furniture, appliances and also lawn mowers . My husband and I have been…read moredoing business with Kirk for quite awhile now. Very nice people.

Great shopping experience from Miss Cleo! We were greeted and assisted by Miss Cleo who provided us…read morewith great customer service!

I tried to return a pair of shoes today for store credit. Brenda (the owner) told me I could not…read morereturn them because it had been too long and that she didn't carry the shoes anymore. First, I purchased the shoes week before Christmas to wear for the holiday. I could not wear the shoes because the zipper was broken. The shoes were never worn. Second, I do not live in Natchitoches. Brenda asked me why I didn't mail them back. Really? Third, Brenda had the shoes in stock. Fourth, receipt clearly states store credit after 10 days. Brenda, as a business owner, apparently doesn't care about customer service. This was my first time shopping in the Natchitoches area and I will never step foot in Brenda's again. I have been in retail management for over 25 years and I never told a customer they could not return something for store credit when they had a receipt. I was furious when I left, made an jack??? Out of myself. I tried calling the store to get Brenda's last name, I was hung up 3 times. This just reaffirms Brenda's attitude as a business owner. Kudos to the associate in the store, she was nice and told me in the beginning I could use store credit. The customer service stopped when Brenda took over.