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Nicholls State University
John Folse Culinary Institute

Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Louisiana’s rich culinary heritage


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The John Folse Culinary Institute is an academic college of Nicholls State University.Nestled deep in the heart of Cajun and Creole Country, Nicholls is located in Thibodaux, La., 50 miles southwest of New Orleans and 65 miles southeast of Baton Rouge.The 210-acre campus fronts scenic Bayou Lafourche and is located on land once part of historic Acadia Plantation.

The area is rich in cultural heritage and is known for its hospitality and fine cuisine. The unique cuisine attracts renowned international chefs to the Thibodaux campus to learn Southern cooking and culture each year.

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