French Quarter
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504)451-2495
- Cross Street:
- St. Louis Street and St. Ann Street
Editorial Review for French Quarter – by Jason McCann
The Background
Established in 1718 as a French military outpost, the Quarter, or Vieux Carre (Old Square), was a French settlement. In 1763, the Spanish took over, which, along with the slave population, sparked the beginnings of Creole society and cuisine. Spanish, French, English, Cajun, slaves, freemen of color, pirates, mercenaries, call girls--all flourished in the French Quarter, creating a freewheeling culture that still lives today.
The Appeal
These days about 5,000 people reside here, including artists, writers and members of the city's gay community. Most tourists and conventioneers regard the French Quarter--located from the Mississippi River north to Rampart Street, bounded by Canal Street west to Esplanade Avenue--as a place to get drunk, collect beads and stumble back to the hotel. Bourbon Street is its most famous that has that element, but there's much more. Just off the beer-stained streets are beautifully gardened courtyards, antique-laden, gentrified apartments and smaller converted slave quarters.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSome of New Orleans' best and oldest restaurants reside in the Quarter, including Antoine's, Bacco, Brennan's and Galatoire's.
The ExtrasDon't worry about chugging a beer before leaving a bar. Take it with you in a plastic cup, called a go-cup.
User Reviews for French Quarter
02/06/2008 Posted by CMGreysman
I never thought I'd visit New Orleans, but ended up going for a business trip. Part of the trip included a terrific walking tour of the French Quarter (Historic New Orleans Tours). The architecture, history, food and music exceeded my expectations. I happened to be there the week before Fat Tuesday, during Mardi Gras. It was actually quite fun, not nearly as crazy as I anticipated. The blues band at Sing Sing is fantastic! I learned so much about this city and the mark it has made on American history. Even "post-Katrina" it is a place worth visiting (especially now!). In fact, I can't wait to go back... maybe for the Jazz Festival. Put New Orleans and the French Quarter on your places to visit.
Pros: History, Architecture, Food
Cons: Don't walk alone at night
07/23/2005 Posted by pguerrero189
great place to go and enjoy the flare and culture of new orleans. i stayed 4 days and loved every minute of it. i must say my favorite was trying new foods at different restaurants and just enjoying the atmosphere. there is so much more to see besides bourbon street (which i did enjoy a few times myself) and i just love the uniqueness of the city!
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