The notebook of New Orleans
Crossing the city like an open notebook.
Mississippi city where Creole architecture, jazz, cuisine and carnival traditions blend together.
At your own pace
Identity summary
4 to 8 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · River · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
New Orleans
Mississippi city where Creole architecture, jazz, cuisine and carnival traditions blend together.
French Quarter, Jackson Square and National WWII Museum provide the most telling landmarks of New Orleans. Together, they form a destination where the big city, riverscapes and heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 4 to 8 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- French Quarter
- Jackson Square
- National WWII Museum
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Jackson Square
Jackson Square forms the scenic heart of the French Quarter, between the cathedral of Saint Louis, the buildings of the Pontalba and the artists installed along the grids. The nearby Mississippi, the carriages, the musicians and the historical facades concentrate a large part of the atmosphere of the La Nouvelle-Orléans.
Place indismissible
French Quarter
The French Quarter condensed wrought iron balconies, inner courtyards, Creole facades, street music and kitchen smells in the oldest streets of La Nouvelle-Orléans Beyond Bourbon Street, Royal Street, patios and small addresses give a finer picture of the neighborhood.
Culture and heritage
National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum tells of the war in the hands of soldiers, workers, families and strategists, with objects, films and personal stories that are very incarnate. In New Orleans, the link with the Higgins landing barges gives the museum a strong local resonance, especially for those who love immersive and documented tours.
Garden
Garden District
In the Garden District, large gallery houses, low-branch oaks and enclosed gardens make up a more residential New Orleans than the Old Square. The streets around Prytania, First and Coliseum reveal Greek Revival facades, cast iron fences and cemeteries above the ground, to be enjoyed during a slow walk.
Practical tips
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