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'''The Bayou''' is a location in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]''. It follows [[the Marshes of Awakening]] in all versions of the game except for ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', in which it directly follows [[the Fairy's Glade]], and the Game Boy Colour version of the game, ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', in which the level is actually merged with the Marshes of Awakening. This is where the first of a few [[warship]]s is sent by [[Razorbeard]] to pursue [[Rayman]] through the swamps.

After doing battle with this [[Robo-Pirate]], Rayman finds himself swinging onto another barrel via a [[Purple Lum]].  However, the waterfall he begins floating towards is haunted by [[Zombie Chicken]]s, which rise from the murk and attack. Beyond the phantoms, Rayman leaps onto a log and oversees another warship flying above the bayou. Rayman flutters down to a wooden bridge, but the warship immediately fires a cannonball.  Rayman dodges the cannonball quickly, but the bridge plummets into the water. Rayman rushes across bridge after bridge, and finally delves into a small cave.

At the very beginning of the first area, Rayman can choose to turn left and find the entrance to the [[Walk of Life]], which is one of two portals in the game that are surrounded by a circle of pillars with [[Ly the Fairy]]'s face carved on each. When Rayman goes near this, an image of Ly will appear in the middle, and grant access to the Walk, depending on whether enough [[Yellow Lum]]s are gathered.  The Walk can then be accessed through the Hall of Doors.  While this is optional in terms of gaining full health upon finishing the race, the Walk must be visited at least once in order to obtain the 50 Yellow Lums scattered within it.

Following more trials evading warships on rickety bridges, Rayman arrives at the next segment of the bayou.  Rayman must scale the sides of giant trees while dodging [[keg]]s being rolled into the river.  At the end of the trail is a great cliff towering over the swamp.  In the distance stands a demonic tree with fiery eyes and a grand mouth.  By pressing a [[switch]], a bridge extends allowing Rayman the distance he needs to reach a [[Purple Lum]].

The [[Lum]] sends him swinging into the tree's mouth, only to lead to an encounter with the invincible [[Ape Pirate]].  Rayman must either evade the Ape Pirate or send it to its doom, but either way he arrives at a booby trap-filled corridor.  By pressing a time [[switch]], Rayman is able to deactivate the laser-barred exit and evade the pendulums blocking the way.

This level's layout is identical to the original versions except for some [[mosquito]]es, [[frog]]s and more [[piranha]]s dotted around the landscape. The Walk of Life can be accessed as in the original version and can later be accessed again through the [[Isle of Doors]].   

In Phase 1, near the end of the level, there is a [[Yellow Lum]] on the side of the cliff. The last [[Purple Lum]] of the level has three Yellow Lums that Rayman can swing onto and jump to get.

As Rayman walks out from the cave in Phase 2, he finds himself at a clearing. On the side of a cliff is a prison similar to [[Ly the Fairy|Ly]]'s from the [[Fairy Glade]]. However, this time it holds a [[Moskito]] look-alike, [[Bzzit]]. Bzzit warns Rayman of an ambush, and soon Robo-Pirates [[Parachuting Pirate|parachute]] down to attack.  Rayman fights them off, but is quickly met with a new challenge.  A [[Yellow Henchman 800]] rises from the ground and begins firing its energy projectiles at Rayman. This is the strongest Robo-Pirate Rayman has fought so far in the game. Once he defeats it, the forcefield is turned off, and [[Bzzit]] cheers for him upon his rescue, then tells Rayman to meet him at [[the Pier]] in the [[Minisaurus Plain]]. Rayman nods, and pushes onwards.