Must See Sights and Landmarks in French Quarter Area

We've collected top 10 mentioned sights and landmarks in French Quarter from other articles such as Our Wander-Filled Life, The Crazy Tourist, On the Bayou St. John.

Must See Sights and Landmarks in French Quarter Area

St. Louis Cathedral
St. Louis Cathedral
4.8 (3034 ratings)4.5 (7630 ratings)
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
CathedralSights & LandmarksCatholic cathedralArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesChurches & Cathedrals
Jackson Square
Jackson Square
4.7 (18499 ratings)4.5 (14267 ratings)
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksCity parkHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in New Orleans, USA
"Sprinkled with lazing loungers, surrounded by sketch artists, fortune tellers and traveling performers, and watched over by cathedrals, offices and shops plucked from a Parisian fantasy, Jackson Sq is one of America’s great town greens and the heart of the Quarter. The identical, block-long Pontalba Buildings overlook the scene, and the nearly identical Cabildo and Presbytère structures flank the impressive St Louis Cathedral, which fronts the square."
Preservation Hall
Preservation Hall
4.7 (3021 ratings)4.5 (5263 ratings)
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Live music venueSights & LandmarksTheatersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"It’s also an excellent place to people watch and where a number of New Orleans’ historical landmarks like The St Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, and The Presbytère are located (with Preservation Hall and The Historic New Orleans Collection nearby). Tons of artists, musicians, and fortune tellers hang out in Jackson Square and in the spirit of disclosure, I spent most of my time here people-watching and eating beignets. However, if you want to be a little more cultured than I was, visit one or several of the above-mentioned landmarks for even more NOLA history."
Mentioned by Go Backpacking
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"I learned about Preservation Hall from a couple of locals while enjoying a drink at Jewel of the South, a bar in the French Quarter. Dating back to the 1950s, Preservation Hall has to be the most unassuming jazz club in the world. Every night, a line of hopefuls forms outside this venerable institution for the chance to spend an hour listening to the house band, The Preservation All Stars, perform traditional New Orleans jazz."
Mentioned by Yurview
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"If you’re a fan of live jazz performances, then you must make plans to attend an upcoming show at Preservation Hall. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, the venue presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts featuring ensembles from a collective of more than 50 local master practitioners."
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
3.7 (447 ratings)4.5 (3450 ratings)
Burial site of voodoo queen Marie Laveau & other historical notables in 18th- & 19th-century vaults.
425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
CemeterySights & Landmarks
Mentioned by Curbed New Orleans
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"The St. Louis Cemetery was founded in 1789 and is the oldest burial ground of New Orleans’ most illustrious residents. There, you’ll find the gravesite of Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, as well as actor Nicolas Cage’s future tomb. Book with Save Our Cemeteries to have an up close and personal look at an array of wall vaults and tombs just steps from the French Quarter—and don’t forget the sunscreen."
Mentioned by Hand Luggage Only
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"Now, this might sound pretty macabre but give me a moment to explore. The New Orleans cemeteries have become something of a place to see whilst in the city, especially as they house some voodoo remnants from the people that rest there. You see, since New Orleans is actually built on a swamp."
Bourbon St
Bourbon St
4.5 (111 ratings)3.5 (6533 ratings)
Famed for its rowdy scene with many nightclubs & bars, this busy street is an icon of New Orleans.
New Orleans, LA, USA
Notable streetSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Hand Luggage Only
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"For something a bit more lively, head to Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Located within the French Quarter, Bourbon Street is the place you want to head to when the sun goes down and the lights come on, as the colourful lights entice you to come inside on of the bars that line the streets for a drink or two. Honestly, it’s a total assault on the senses, which initially took me back."
Mentioned by viator.com
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"The infamous Bourbon Street, also known as Rue Bourbon, conjures up images of endless partying, drinks of all shapes and sizes, bachelorette parties, and of course, Mardi Gras. Outside of Mardi Gras season, visitors flock to this playground of the South for its Creole restaurants, live music venues, souvenir shops, and well-known drinking establishments.More"
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
4.5 (319 ratings)4.5 (231 ratings)
This convent-turned-museum is the city's oldest building & features French colonial architecture.
1100 Chartres St #2505, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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The Music Box Village
The Music Box Village
4.6 (424 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings)
4557 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Arts organizationSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Lalaurie Mansion
Lalaurie Mansion
5 (5 ratings)4 (170 ratings)
1138 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
LodgingSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"Tours run twice every evening (5pm and 8pm) and include visits to the Lalaurie Mansion (where American Horror Story Coven was filmed), LaFitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and more. Our guide had plenty of creepy tales to share and clearly believed a lot of the ghost stories herself, which made it all the more fun. Our tour group was a little on the larger side, but otherwise, the experience was entertaining."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"Wander down to Governor Nicholls Street to see Lalaurie Mansion, once the home of actor Nicholas Cage, and one of the homes used for American Horror Story Coven. There are also other fancy homes like the New Orleans home of Angelina Jolie down this beautiful street."
Longue Vue House & Gardens
Longue Vue House & Gardens
4.7 (475 ratings)4.5 (198 ratings)
Opulent 1939 mansion with period decor & art, plus 8 acres of manicured formal gardens.
7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
GardenSights & LandmarksArt museumGift shopHistorical placeHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Hermann-Grima House
Hermann-Grima House
4.7 (206 ratings)4.5 (324 ratings)
19th-century house museum with period furnishings, a stable & a functional 1830s outdoor kitchen.
820 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
History museumSights & LandmarksGift shopHistorical landmarkMuseumScenic spotSouvenir storeHistoric Sites

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in French Quarter

Saba
Saba
4.7 (499 ratings)
Casual bistro with family-style platters of locally sourced Middle Eastern fare & outdoor dining.
5757 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
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Mentioned by GoNOLA.com
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"Alon Shaya’s take on modern Israeli food offers a unique menu, bringing elevated, New Orleans twists to traditional Israeli food at Saba. Some worthy menu items include the Blue Crab Hummus, Oyster Schnitzel, Moroccan Carrot Salad, or Caviar and potato chips, but those might not pique the interest of a five year-old. Offerings for the kids include classic hummus with seasonal vegetables or fries that even the adults will want to steal, labneh with fruit, eggs with smashed avocado and pita, lamb burger in a pita, and chicken skewers with rice and seasonal vegetables."
Mentioned by Time Out New Orleans
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"After leaving his namesake restaurant (but unable to take the name with him), chef Alon Shaya has brought his beloved contemporary Israeli cuisine back, better than ever, along with a progressive new operation that strongly focuses on employee welfare. His dedication to ingredients, technique and staff is evident. The bright, airy Uptown restaurant provides a warm setting in which to enjoy shareable dishes like Shaya’s grandmother’s lutenitsa, local tomato ezme, harissa roasted chicken and hummus topped with blue crab."
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"Saba showcases chef Alon Shaya’spenchant for using farm fresh ingredients to create flavorful Israeli and Mediterranean fare. Enjoy the likes of harissa chicken salad and falafel with Shaya’s famed pita in the roomy, protected outdoor garden under two tents with greenery and fans."
Piscobar
Piscobar
4.2 (34 ratings)
Charming eatery at the Catahoula Hotel offering an all-vegan menu with Southeast Asian flavors.
914 Union St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Vegan restaurantBarChinese restaurantDim sum restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by ugolini.co.th
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"Piscobar does exactly what it says it does — Pisco, exceptionally well. Located on the 13th floor of the lovely Catahoula Hotel in the Central Business District, this equally lovely rooftop terrace is the perfect perfect place to kick back after a day sightseeing. Decorated with bare wood panelling, sunloungers and a tikki-bar, it’s a private oasis in the midst of office building skyscrapers."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by Simon Gommerud (@sgommy) on Dec 16, 2019 at 4:50pm PST. Perched inside the Catahoula Hotel in downtown New Orleans, the Piscobar specializes in a number of cocktail mixes keeping pisco at its forefront. Pisco is a brandy that is manufactured in the wine-making regions of Peru and Chile and is the national spirit of Peru."
Mentioned by whattaylorlikes
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"The Catahoula Hotel is not only beautiful but home to Piscobar. Piscobar is a vivid vegan Taiwanese restaurant and bar using the freshest ingredients and flavorful spices. The food is out of this world and so are the drinks!"
Cavan
Cavan
4.5 (498 ratings)
American coastal fare & Southern small plates served in a two-story Victorian with outdoor seating.
3607 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
American restaurantBar
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
12 Best Brunches in New Orleans
"In a converted 19th-century mansion, which still manages to retain much of its spookiness you’ll find a brunch menu that’s not afraid to get a little cheeky. Here, a sampling: tater tots that are meant to be dipped into a Miller High Life, mushroom French toast, gumbo cut with popcorn rice. The cocktail list is just as daring, so be ready to take some risks."
Mentioned by The Clarion-Ledger
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"3607 Magazine St. My family and I spent our Mother’s Day brunch, here. Along with August, the dining room at Cavan is one of my wife’s favorites. Rooms have certain “feels” to me."

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in French Quarter

Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant
Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant
3.8 (198 ratings)
Basic Chinese fare with a wide range of noodles & stir-fry dishes in a no-frills take-out space.
220 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
RestaurantChinese restaurantDelivery Restaurant
LUVI Restaurant
LUVI Restaurant
4.7 (173 ratings)
Intimate venue serving Chinese & Japanese dishes with a twist, plus cocktails in a funky interior.
5236 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Asian restaurantChinese restaurantDumpling restaurantJapanese restaurant
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Located in a former donut shop in a small and colorful cottage in Uptown, LUVI features food from the chef's hometown of Shanghai and other Chinese and Japanese-inspired fare. While the menu changes often, expect staples like dumplings and dan-dan noodles and raw bar items like ceviche and sashimi. Try the dragon boat, with fresh seared tuna, black caviar, and smoked soy sauce, or one of several vegan-friendly dishes, like spicy stir-fry bean curd with jalapēno, red onion, and black bean chili."
Mentioned by New Orleans & Company
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"Nestled along Tchoupitoulas Street in Uptown New Orleans is Luvi - a light and refreshing Japanese + Chinese fusion restaurant. Its menu is packed with a handcrafted selection of raw bites, Shanghai comfort foods and Asian-inspired cocktails. With housemade sauces, fresh ingredients and carefully prepared creations, Luvi pushes boundaries and sets new standards for fusion cuisine."
Panda Express
Panda Express
4 (832 ratings)
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
3850 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantRestaurant

Free Museums in French Quarter

The Cabildo
The Cabildo
4.4 (335 ratings)4 (373 ratings)
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Local history museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkSpecialty Museums
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
4.5 (321 ratings)3.5 (54 ratings)
Contemporary art exhibitions, performances & workshops offered in a light-filled, brick-lined space.
900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Art centerMuseumsArt galleryArt museumArts organizationPerforming arts group
Mentioned by the Guardian
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"The CAC complex in historic downtown is a cultural leader, bridging the gap between the visual and performing arts by combining exhibitions, concerts, dance and plays. Past interactive events, such as Leverage by Mexican artist Pedro Reyes, had patrons delightedly playing on what resembled a giant see-saw. Upcoming exhibitions include 30 Americans, showcasing the last three decades of art by the most influential African-American artists, and Julian Sands in A Celebration of Harold Pinter, where the actor will share and provide insight into Pinter's little-known poetry."
Mentioned by Hotel Monteleone
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"Right next door to The National WWII Museum is the Contemporary Arts Center, known to locals as the CAC. This artistic hub hosts a variety of exciting contemporary art exhibits and events. To open the 2018 season, the CAC is presenting “Constructing the Break,” their annual open call exhibition of 29 regional artists."
Mentioned by New Orleans & Company
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"The CAC has free admission for Louisiana residents on Sundays courtesy of the Helis Foundation. The museum focuses on multi-disciplinary programming and rotating exhibits."
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
4.6 (731 ratings)4.5 (581 ratings)
Compact shop at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art selling books, artworks, crafts, clothing & more.
925 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Art museumMuseums
Mentioned by Observer
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"The city’s oldest art museum boasts over 40,000 artworks and objects from across the globe and the ages. But if you’re in town for Mardi Gras, make a point to see their current exhibition on 19th-century Swedish artist Bror Anders Wikstrom, who immigrated to NoLa in 1883 and helped shape the carnival experience into what it is today with his elaborate float designs. Afterwards, take a stroll through the museum’s enchanting five-acre sculpture park."
Mentioned by Hotel Monteleone
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"Located adjacent to the CAC and The National WWII Museum is the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, a must-see for all art lovers. The museum showcases folk art and the handcrafted heritage of the Southern region as well as contemporary works from Southern artists and designers. Much like the CAC, the Ogden hosts local entertainment each Thursday evening for their Ogden After Hours event."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"The New Orleans Museum of Art is known to be the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans which is perfect for anyone looking for a cheap but immersive experience."

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