Which Louisiana town is known as the 'Crawfish Capital of the World'?

Breaux Bridge is the Louisiana town known as the “Crawfish Capital of the World.” The city is in St. Martin Parish, west of Baton Rouge and near Lafayette, in a region where crawfish, French-speaking culture, and Cajun food traditions are deeply connected.

The nickname reflects Breaux Bridge’s long association with crawfish culture and its French heritage. French-speaking residents originally used the phrase “La Capitale Mondiale de l’Écrevisse,” which translates as “Crawfish Capital of the World.” The designation was later made official by Bob Angelle, who was serving as Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Breaux Bridge is also famous for its annual Crawfish Festival, which celebrates the crustacean through dishes such as boiled crawfish, crawfish étouffée, and crawfish bisque. A common mix-up is confusing the nickname with Lafayette, a larger nearby city that is an important Cajun cultural center. Lafayette is strongly associated with Cajun cuisine, but the specific title belongs to Breaux Bridge.