Pontalba Buildings, New Orleans

Name: Pontalba Buildings
Address: 546 St Peter, New Orleans, 70116-3321, United States
Telephone: +1 504-522-1180

#47 among attractions in New Orleans

Architecture, Historical place

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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. The ground floors house shops and restaurants; and the upper floors are apartments which, reputedly, are the oldest continuously-rented such apartments in the United States. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1849 (175 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'26"N, 90°3'50"W

Address

546 St PeterFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70116-3321 United States

Contact

+1 504-522-1180

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Pontalba Buildings – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~850 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
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~1130 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
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~1350 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
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~260 ftN
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
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~260 ftE
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
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~350 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
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~1030 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
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~160 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
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~710 ftW
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.
~1240 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans
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~850 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pontalba Buildings open?

Pontalba Buildings is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday 9 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pontalba Buildings?

Nearby attractions include Vieux Carre Property Owners, New Orleans (1 min walk), Cabildo, New Orleans (1 min walk), Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans (1 min walk), St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans (2 min walk).

How to get to Pontalba Buildings by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pontalba Buildings:

Tram

Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (30 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (30 min walk)