French Quarter in New Orleans, USA
From series “Fabulous Nooks of the World with Striking Colorful Shades”Year: 1718.
The unique ambience of the French Quarter, which is the most spectacular and picturesque district of New Orleans, is inextricably linked to one of the Disney cartoons. The French Quarter certainly will seem familiar to those who love an old Disney cartoon, The Princess and the Frog. It unmistakably represents the unique architecture of the area.
The French Quarter is the oldest district in New Orleans. It was founded in 1718. All the rest of districts formed along this place. After almost 200 years, this picturesque area has managed to preserve the unique architecture. Today, its guests could see the charming building with carved balconies, as well as carriages drawn by horses passing through the streets.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 0.07 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'New Orleans Electric Cars and Scooter Rentals' is located in 0.08 km (
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on the map).
Fuel station: 'Chevron' in 0.3 km
Supermarket: 'At Home Grocery Delivery Services' in 0.43 km
Parking: 'PMS Parking' in 0.1 km
Apotheek: 'Xavier University Drug Information Center' in 0.23 km
Police station: 'New Orleans Police Department' in 0.36 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'We Dats Chicken & Shrimp' in 0.13 km
Railway station: 'New Orleans Station' in 1.37 km
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