Jackson Square
And the cathedral.
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The French Quarter, or Vieux Carré, «Old Square», is the oldest neighbourhood of New Orleans in Louisiana, about 1 km from the city centre in a straight line, on the bank of the Mississippi. Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville founded the city in 1718, and it grew up around a central square. Most of the surviving historic buildings date from the late 18th century, during Spanish rule, or from the first half of the 19th century. The whole district is a National Historic Landmark. Its streets are lined with colourful houses with wrought-iron balconies trailing plants, and at its heart is Jackson Square, the old parade ground, overlooked by the three white spires of St Louis Cathedral and framed by 19th-century buildings and horse-drawn carriages. The Quarter is made for walking, with cafés, street artists and musicians everywhere, and the riverside promenade looks out on Mississippi paddle steamers. It gets very busy at festival times; mornings are quieter for a stroll, and keep an eye on your belongings at night in the crowded streets.
And the cathedral.
Colourful houses.
Paddle steamers.
Vieux Carré, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Yes, walking around is free.
Spring and autumn.