The Presbytere, New Orleans

Name: The Presbytere
Address: 751 Place John Paul Deaux, New Orleans, 70116-3205, United States
Telephone: +1 504-568-6968

#19 among attractions in New Orleans

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral. Built in 1791 as a matching structure for the Cabildo, which flanks the cathedral on the other side, it is one of the nation's best examples of formal colonial Spanish architecture. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970, and is now a property of the Louisiana State Museum. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1813 (211 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'30"N, 90°3'48"W

Address

751 Place John Paul DeauxFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70116-3205 United States

Contact

+1 504-568-6968

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New Orleans

Day trips

The Presbytere – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square.

~510 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
3 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
~830 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
5 min walk • Cafe Lafitte in Exile is a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter that has operated continuously since 1933. It claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.
~140 ftSW
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
1 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
~290 ftSE
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
2 min walk • Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Louisiana. This timeless landmark, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytère, offers...
~260 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
2 min walk • The Louisiana State Museum, founded in New Orleans in 1906, is a statewide system of National Historic Landmarks and modern structures across Louisiana, housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
~350 ftS
Architecture, Historical place
Pontalba Buildings, New Orleans
2 min walk • The Pontalba Buildings form two sides of Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. They are matching red-brick, one-block-long, four‑story buildings built in the late 1840s by the Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba.
~270 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Madame John's Legacy, New Orleans
2 min walk • Madame John's Legacy is a historic house museum at 632 Dumaine Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed in 1788, it is one of the oldest houses in the French Quarter, and was built in the older French colonial style, rather than the more current Spanish colonial style of that time.
~240 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Cabildo, New Orleans
2 min walk • The Cabildo was the seat of Spanish colonial city hall of New Orleans, Louisiana, and is now the Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. It is located along Jackson Square, adjacent to St. Louis Cathedral.
~290 ftE
29°57'29"N • 90°3'45"W
1850 House Museum Store, New Orleans
2 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~570 ftN
29°57'35"N • 90°3'46"W
Frank Relle Photography, New Orleans
3 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~890 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Museum of the American Cocktail, New Orleans
5 min walk • The Museum of the American Cocktail, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education in mixology and preserving the rich history of the cocktail as developed in the United States. Among its events are tastings in association with specific seminars or exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Presbytere open?

The Presbytere is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Presbytere?

Nearby attractions include St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans (1 min walk), Pirate Alley, New Orleans (1 min walk), Cabildo, New Orleans (2 min walk), Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans (2 min walk).

How to get to The Presbytere by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Presbytere:

Tram

Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (32 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (32 min walk)