French Quarter

The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré ("Old Square") or Vieux Carré Historic District, is the oldest section of New Orleans. Founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, New Orleans developed around the Vieux Carré, the city's central square. Today, the district is commonly known as the French Quarter, or simply "the Quarter," a reflection of the diminished French influence after the Louisiana Purchase.

The neighborhood contains many restaurants, ranging from formal to casual, patronized by both visitors and locals; and many vacancies ranging from large international hotels bed-and-breakfasts, to time-share condominiums and small guest houses with only one or two rooms.

French Market
The French Market (French: Marché français) is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Founded as a Native American trading post predating European colonization, the market is the oldest of its kind in the United States.