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, French Market, St. Louis Cathedral.

~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.
~1080 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
6 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
~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...
~1370 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
7 min walk • Jackson Brewing Company, or Jackson Brewery, was a regional brewery operating in New Orleans, from 1890 to 1974. One of two breweries selling Jax beer, along with Jacksonville's Jax Brewing Company, it was popularly known as the Jax Brewery. At its height, it was the largest brewery in the Southern United States.
~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.
~950 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
5 min walk • The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States. It is located in New Orleans' French Quarter.
~1270 ftNE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans
7 min walk • Ursuline Convent was a series of historic Ursuline convents in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1727, at the request of Governor Étienne Perier, nuns from the Ursuline Convent of Rouen went to New Orleans to found a convent, run a hospital, and take care of educating young girls.
~950 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
5 min walk • The French Opera House, or Théâtre de l'Opéra, was an opera house in New Orleans. It was one of the city's landmarks from its opening in 1859 until it was destroyed by fire in 1919.
~1190 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Beauregard-Keyes House, New Orleans
6 min walk • The Beauregard-Keyes House is a historic residence located at 1113 Chartres Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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), Cabildo, New Orleans (2 min walk), Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans (2 min walk), Madame John's Legacy, 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)