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Rotunda

Grand Central

The Rotunda of the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion serves as a grand central space, the suspended staircase and open layout provides a visual transition between the mansion’s public and private areas, while showcasing the state’s history, art, and architectural beauty.

Rotunda

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Chandelier

Close-up of wooden stairs with patterned beige and green carpet secured by brass stair rods and a sheer white curtain with hanging beads on the side.

"The Foster Stipe" Wallpaper

Rotunda

Artistic License

The Mansion’s elegant marble floor features a central motif made of approximately 2,500 pieces of marble showcasing the state seal, with a magnolia blossom prominently at its base. Though beautiful, the official Louisiana state seal does not feature a magnolia at its base; the designer exercised artistic license by incorporating one.

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Rotunda

Official Portraits

Ceiling Mural

Rotunda

Louisiana Craftsmanship

The rotunda includes a suspended spiral staircase handcrafted by Louisiana master craftsman Wilmore A. Coco.

Discover the Legacy of Louisiana’s Governors

Continue your walk through the Mansion’s rotunda and explore the leadership journeys of every governor who called it home. From bold decisions to lasting contributions, the Mansion honors the people and moments that shaped Louisiana’s story—past, present, and future.

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Explore the

Grounds

Marvel at the hand-painted mural of the Foyer and find all the signature pieces.