French Quarter (New Orleans, Louisiana)

The French Quarter is the oldest and most famous neighborhood of the City of New Orleans. Founded by Bienville in 1718, the streets were laid out in 1721 by Adrian de Pauger, the royal engineer, following the design of Le Blond de la Tour. Many of the streets are named for the royal houses of France and Catholic saints.

The area is also known as the Vieux Carré ("Old Square" in French). The French Quarter is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), where it is designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark District.

French Quarter-photos on google maps:
wiki.worldflicks.org/french_quarter.html .
 place with historical importanceneighborhoodNRHP - National Register of Historic Placesdraw only borderhistoric districtU.S. National Historic Landmark
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Quarter
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Coordinates:  29°57'28"N 90°3'50"W

Comments

  • Also one of the highest spot in New Orleans
  • C'est sympatique comme quartier ? Les gens parlent français là-bas ?
  • "Colorful" painting of French Quarter map was located in the 8th Precinct New Orleans Police department wall: Photo courtesy of me; taken on August of 2004.
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