French Quarter

The French Quarter is the oldest and most famous section of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, stretching along the Mississippi River from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue (12 blocks) and back from Decatur Street to Rampart Street (7 blocks). The area is also known as the Vieux Carré ("Old Quarter" in French) and the Barrio Latino ("Latin Neighborhood" in Spanish). To many it is simply called "The Quarter."

Surrounding neighborhoods

Up river from the Quarter is the city's Central Business District. Away from the river is the Treme neighborhood. Down river is the Faubourg Marigny.

Related Topics:
Central Business District - Treme - Faubourg Marigny

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