French Opera House, New Orleans

Name: French Opera House
Address: 541 Bourbon St, New Orleans, 70130, United States
Telephone: +1 504-524-7611

#37 among attractions in New Orleans

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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. It stood in the French Quarter at the uptown lake corner of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets, with the main entrance on Bourbon. The site is currently occupied by the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 29°57'28"N, 90°3'59"W

Address

541 Bourbon StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70130 United States

Contact

+1 504-524-7611

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French Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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~1370 ftNW
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Congo Square, New Orleans
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Madame John's Legacy, New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is French Opera House open?

French Opera House is open:

Monday 6:30 am - 11 am
Tuesday 6:30 am - 11 am
Wednesday 6:30 am - 11 am
Thursday 6:30 am - 11 am
Friday 6:30 am - 11 am
Saturday 6:30 am - 11 am
Sunday 6:30 am - 11 am

Which popular attractions are close to French Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans (2 min walk), Elliott Gallery New Orleans, New Orleans (3 min walk), Bourbon Street, New Orleans (3 min walk), M.S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans (3 min walk).

How to get to French Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to French Opera House:

Tram

Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (28 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (28 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (29 min walk)