French Quarter
New Orleans' oldest quarter, the Vieux Carré, where 109 restaurants and jazz venues fill 18th-century streets.
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About this Neighborhood
The French Quarter, the Vieux Carré, is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, founded in 1718 and lined with historic 18th-century buildings from the city's Spanish era. Its 109 restaurants and 28 coffee shops earn a 4.8 Yelp average, with Two Chicks Café, Loretta's Authentic Pralines, and Seven Three Distilling among the names locals point to. The Quarter's Foursquare tags read like a Louisiana songbook, from Cajun and Creole kitchens to jazz and blues venues, cocktail bars, and seafood houses. Eleven parks thread the historic grid, giving the entertainment-heavy district a few quiet corners.
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