Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Abbeville

The Heart of Vermilion Parish

About Abbeville

Abbeville is the parish seat of Vermilion Parish and the cultural heart of Cajun country. Nestled along the Vermilion River, this charming city blends small-town warmth with a rich French Acadian heritage — from its historic courthouse square to its legendary boudin joints.

Parish seat & government hub

Historic downtown courthouse square

Home to the Giant Omelette Celebration

Rich French Acadian heritage