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JACKSON SQUARE

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2024
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Jackson Square is considered a meeting place and maintains its cultural and spiritual functions in New Orleans.

If you are looking for the heart of the city, the former parade ground, Jackson Square, crowned by the façade of St. Louis Cathedral, is surely the place. At various times in New Orleans' history, Jackson Square was a meeting place for politicians and clerics. Designed by Adrien de Pauger in 1722, the Place d'Armes was a military camp, a meeting place for the inhabitants and also a place of execution. The buildings on either side are called the Pontalba Apartments (the two imposing red brick buildings on either side of the square) after the Baroness who had them built after inheriting from her husband. In the center, the statue represents General Andrew Jackson on his horse during the defeat of the British at the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815. Today Jackson Square has kept its cultural and spiritual functions of New Orleans, it is still a meeting place. Across from the square, on Decatur Street, a line of horse-drawn carriages awaits tourists wishing to take a ride in the neighborhood. The Washington Artillery Park along the Mississippi River and the French Market, where you can grab a bite to eat and buy some souvenirs, are also nearby. Finally, Jackson Square is surrounded by buildings of significance, so we've included several in this guide: 1850 House, Pontalba Buildings, St. Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo and The Presbytery. Allow a few hours, depending on your interests.

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Ski52
Visited in november 2018
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Magnifique square au centre du quartier français. Une halte nature dans un quartier qui est plutôt dépourvu du genre. La vue sur la basilique est magnifique et la musique en continue diffusée par des haut-parleurs apporte une note festive à l’endroit
anaiis07
Visited in january 2019
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très joli petit square qui apporte un peu de fraicheur dans la ville ! et la cathedrale est magnifique
ryokan
Visited in february 2018
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Très belle place qui s'ouvre d'un côté sur le Mississipi et les bateaux croisière et de l'autre sur les monuments historiques , la cathédrale saint Louis et leCabildo avec le musée .
Visited in october 2017
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Joli petit square sur votre route vers la cathédrale de nouvelle Orléans. Tout autour se trouvent différents vendeurs pour touristes (peintures, voyante...). Agréable à voir mais vous n'y passerez pas plus de 10 minutes.
sel75011
Visited in november 2017
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This is the place of RDV for guided tours, friends who find themselves, the bands that walk Surrounded by historic buildings (including the cathedral) and with a small garden in its heart, this place is a forced passage when visiting the city. It is bordered by the Mississippi that can be observed within walking distance. Around the hotel you can find cafes, restaurants, bars and other tourist places. The cups wait until the tourists wait. The statue of Jackson is located in the center of the small garden.

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