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Carencro is a Cajun French word for "carrion crow." The area was once home to large flocks of buzzards that roosted in the Bald Cypress trees.
Just west and a little north of Baton Rouge and New Orleans lies the charming town of Carencro. Being in the heart of the Acadiana region, Carencro enjoys the relaxed lifestyle and unique culture only found in the Deep South. The area offers the best of the scrumptious cuisine, engaging music, extraordinary atmosphere and unequaled hospitality of Southern Louisiana. You will have the best of the suburban life in Carencro, yet you will also have access to great outdoor activities such as boating on Lake Pontchartrain, biking and hiking. In addition, the town's 7,526 residents (2010 U.S. Census) enjoy the typical urban amenities with access to the sultry milieu that encompasses Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. With so many choices, you will be certain to settle into your own desired lifestyle easily and quickly here. View Carencro City Guide