Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone:
- Cross Street:
- Sixth Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 7am-2:30pm , Sat 7am-12pm
Editorial Review for Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 – by Kevin Morneau
The Scene
Although it's situated in a serene residential neighborhood, just off of the St. Charles Streetcar line, Lafayette Cemetery fits right into its lush environs. The cemetery's careworn elegance -- chipped masonry and magnificent aboveground tombs -- nicely complements the Garden District's air of musty aristocracy. Standing at its gates, among stately homes that stretch back centuries, a visitor feels transported to an era when many of its inhabitants had yet to be interred within its walls; fitting, for the family burial ground of Anne Rice's best-selling vampire Lestat.
The History
The land on which the cemetery stands was once part of a sprawling plantation subdivided into the old city of Lafayette in the early 1800s. Walking among Lafayette's rows of beautiful monuments, one can trace New Orleans' heritage through Civil War soldiers (both sides) and generations of local families, all the way back to the city's original 18th century settlers.
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Insider Tips
The Kindness of StrangersWhile Lafayette resides in a peaceful neighborhood, the safest way to enjoy its charms is in the company of a guided tour.
User Reviews for Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
02/08/2003 Posted by johncroix
By all means, take the tour. The cemetery is the stuff of new orleans legend, with it's society tombs, ad, of course, Marie Leveaux.
Pros: Unique, Fascinating
Cons: Really Hot!
