French Quarter (Vieux Carré) Historic District New Orleans, Louisiana

Overview

Also known as the Vieux Carré (Old Square), the French Quarter is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans and a National Historic Landmark. It consists of about 80 blocks that roughly coincide with the original city layout of 1721.

Bourbon Street at Twilight, New Orleans, Louisiana — Bourbon Street at dusk, looking east, with bright neon lights and Mardi Gras beads hanging from a power line. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Location map of the French Quarter (Vieux Carré) Historic District, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Quick Facts on the French Quarter (Vieux Carré) Historic District

Go Historic ID

265921

names

Vieux Carré Historic District National Register name

Vieux Carré French, "Old Square"

French Quarter

The Quarter

French Quarter Historic District

location(s)

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA

Address

between the Mississippi River (S), North Rampart Street (N), Canal Street (E), and Esplanade Avenue (W)

date(s)

1745-1933