Le Petit Versailles was the once famed plantation home and gardens of Valcour Aime, 1798-1867. It was also the birthplace of Marie Francois Alcee Fortier, grandson and historian, 1856-1914. In 1768 it was La Vacherie of the DeNoyan Brothers, Bienville's grandnephews, of Blanpain, Ranson, and Jacquelin, 1740-50's.