During this 275th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Lapaise de Védrines’ departure from France and arrival in LA in 2018, we remember his extraordinary life. 45 years after arriving in New Orleans, Jean Baptiste Lapaise de Védrines died on this day – January 15 – in 1788, making this the 230th

The Vidrine Family in LA celebrates the 275th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Lapaise de Védrines’ departure from France and arrival of LA in 2018. It’s a time to remember and reflect on the details (that we’re able to know) of his departure from France and arrival in LA as well