steev (Sep 23, 2010 5:16:18 PM)
The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, or simply “The Quarter” to locals sits on a crescent along the Mississippi River on some of the highest ground in New Orleans. Not only the cities central hub, but a close knit community where neighbors take time to reminisce about the past and welcome visitors to this unique urban experience.
Intimate and unlike any other, the French Quarter has held a spell on writers, poets, and artists for over a century. This is the area most think of when you refer to New Orleans. The area has been romanticized over the years but that in no way detracts from its beauty and allure.
In recent years Hollywood celebrities and industrial magnates have joined the mix keeping the glamour up-to-date, but it is the year round residents who keep the neighborhood vibrant and alive.
French Quarter architecture is a mix of Spanish, French, Creole and American styles. Plastered walls and single chimneys reflect laws enacted after fire virtually destroyed the city in 1788 and
steev (Sep 23, 2010 5:16:44 PM)
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