French Quarter, New Orleans

Name: French Quarter
Address: New Orleans, United States
Telephone: +1 504 636 1051

#128 among attractions in New Orleans

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Facts and practical information

The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. After New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city developed around the Vieux Carré, a central square. The district is more commonly called the French Quarter today, or simply "The Quarter," related to changes in the city with American immigration after the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Most of the extant historic buildings were constructed either in the late 18th century, during the city's period of Spanish rule, or were built during the first half of the 19th century, after U.S. purchase and statehood. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.66 mi²Coordinates: 29°57'31"N, 90°3'52"W

Address

French Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans United States

Contact

+1 504 636 1051

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Day trips

French Quarter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Market, St. Louis Cathedral.

~550 ftNE
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.
~690 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
4 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.
~1370 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
7 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
~290 ftSE
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
2 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...
~600 ftSE
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
3 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...
~360 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
2 min walk • 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.
~330 ftSE
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.
~750 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
4 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.
~1130 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans
6 min walk • The Hermann–Grima House is a historic house museum in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The meticulously restored home reflects 19th century New Orleans. It is a handsome Federal-style mansion with courtyard garden, built in 1831. It has the only extant horse stable and 1830s open-hearth kitchen in the French Quarter.
~640 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
4 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.
~1360 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Beauregard-Keyes House, New Orleans
7 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)

Which popular attractions are close to French Quarter?

Nearby attractions include St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans (2 min walk), Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans (2 min walk), Cabildo, New Orleans (2 min walk), Bourbon Street, New Orleans (2 min walk).

How to get to French Quarter by public transport?

The nearest stations to French Quarter:

Tram

Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (31 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (31 min walk)