<p>St. Charles Parish is one of the nine parishes that comprise the Metropolitan New Orleans Area. Bisected by the Mississippi River, St. Charles Parish's proximity to the cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge provides its business community with ample opportunities to take advantage of the commercial, cultural, and recreational resources available throughout the region. Its hard-working labor force, nationally recognized public school system, excellent transportation network, abundant raw materials, high quality of life, and land available for commercial development make St. Charles Parish an ideal place to work, live, and play. Dotted with historic homes and churches, and laced by bayous and swamps, it is Louisiana at its finest.</p><p><br></p><p>The climate, availability of dependable medical services, beautiful parks, stocked libraries, and seasonal festivals are just a few of the reasons there is more to life in St. Charles Parish. A short 25-minute drive west of the City of New Orleans, St. Charles Parish offers visitors and residents big city convenience while maintaining its rural charm. St. Charles Parish: A great place to visit, an even better place to live.</p>