We look at the real gangsters who inspired the book and movie. The Godfather is a historic movie that made and remade history. Francis Ford Coppolaâs adaptation of Mario Puzoâs best-selling family novel is consistently rated in the top three motion pictures ever made, often at number 1.
Des Allemands, Louisiana. Des Allemands is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lafourche and St. Charles parishes in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 2,500 at the 2000 census.
Some of Louisiana's most picturesque bayous and swamps are located right outside of Westwego, a west bank community that was originally a springboard for pioneers headed to the western frontier. Nestled beside Bayou Segnette State Park, Westwego is now the launching point for many swamp tours and bayou excursions.