Continued... the Garden District features block after block of stunning homes, and Uptown is just as pretty in my opinion. Mid-City around Bayou Saint John is also very lovely, and the Bywater has a fun bohemian vibe to it, with brightly painted homes. Go to New Orleans, but don't stay in the Quarter the whole time. It's the most touristy part of the city and there's so much to the city than that.
New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718, but the architecture of the French Quarter is actually predominantly Spanish, since the original city burned in a fire in the late 18th century and was rebuilt when Spain owned it. It has always been a cosmopolitan place, though, and most people who hail from here have all kinds of European and/or African blood in their veins. Contrary to what some have said, there are many neighborhoods in New Orleans that are as beautiful as the French Quarter.
@espana00091 Not true. The Spanish controlled Louisiana from 1764 (roughly the end of the Seven Years War) to 1800, before selling it back to the French. Napoleon turned around and sold it to the U.S. in 1803. From that point, it was a U.S. territory, but 1812 is when Louisiana (the smaller state that exists today) became a U.S. state.
The architecture of the French Quarter *is* predominately Spanish. Many streets in the city, like Carondelet and Galvez, were named after Spanish governors.
live music, best food you could have ever had i love livin here every day i just taste the crawfish and crabs in my mouth so good i love it here i love the people that are silver they are so cool to watch and the people what paint you a picture and you get i tor watch ppeople dance and do a bunch of flips is just unbelievable to watch i love living here!!!!
@LittleAFactor I live right outside of New Orleans and I highly recommend moving here. You just have this feeling when your downtown that you can't get anywhere else. The city has a spirit about it and I have yet to meet a person who hasn't loved it!
I spent a couple of days rest there during a holiday hiking and climbing around america and i almost wish i had just stayed their the entire time. The place is sooo nice in the day, the ghost tours are great the graveyards are awesome and the night life is second to none. Hand grenades and hurricanes are awesome and the french quarter hotel is fucking sweet.
im soooo lucky to live here! born and raised in this beautiful city! i love it here! everything is sooo antique and classy and amazing! i couldnt have asked for a more delightful home :)
@MrSouthphillyitalian When you only look at the physical appearance of the entire city, I suppose you could say some of it looks like some hot ghetto shit (and not all of it is bc katrina lmao). Look more at the culture, the history, and the architecture of the city. It's beautiful.
@MrSouthphillyitalian Well, that's your opinion. And in mine, I don't really think it matters. New Orleans, Philly, San Francisco, Chicago... These cities and more hold the nation's history in their streets and all should be respected equally.
would you shut up? no one asked you to watch the video or to give your opinion. yeah it has it's bad points but what place doesn't? point is i'm true to my home and i don't appreciate you making such a rude comment. so stay in philly. no one cares.
you don't need to taunt me but with the thoughts swirling in my head that finally, finally, you'll wear what i bought for you, but not for me, for him on Hallowe'en. Damn.
Going to have a wonderful time, enjoying the sites, the history. Its nice knowing people that can suggest things to see, where to go where tourists dont go. Halloween attire is in the works! Sighhhhh!
Will be there Halloween, and birthday, Oct 28, 2009! Care to share more? Everglades, Haunted mansions, just enjoying the history of the wonderful city!! Cant come too soon! Boutbon Street after dark, mmmmmmm,, sounds like fun!
wife and i just spent 3 days in the french quarter. we loved it. the quarter is beautiful. all the old achitecture and the gas lamps burning at night, give it a totally different atmosphere than anywhere else we've been. and bourbon street after dark, when the clubs open up....what a party! hehe
@electrikevin It's the language too. They speak French Creole, or Cajun French. Not everybody does, but the old-timers do, and some of the young folk too, I'd imagine.
my family and i will be in new orleans in a few days time, i can't wait to get there and shop around etc, its going to be wonderful :D
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Continued... the Garden District features block after block of stunning homes, and Uptown is just as pretty in my opinion. Mid-City around Bayou Saint John is also very lovely, and the Bywater has a fun bohemian vibe to it, with brightly painted homes. Go to New Orleans, but don't stay in the Quarter the whole time. It's the most touristy part of the city and there's so much to the city than that.
ete4 7 months ago
New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718, but the architecture of the French Quarter is actually predominantly Spanish, since the original city burned in a fire in the late 18th century and was rebuilt when Spain owned it. It has always been a cosmopolitan place, though, and most people who hail from here have all kinds of European and/or African blood in their veins. Contrary to what some have said, there are many neighborhoods in New Orleans that are as beautiful as the French Quarter.
ete4 7 months ago
@ete4 The spanish weren't in new orleans, napoleon sell the lousiana in 1812
espana00091 6 months ago
@espana00091 Not true. The Spanish controlled Louisiana from 1764 (roughly the end of the Seven Years War) to 1800, before selling it back to the French. Napoleon turned around and sold it to the U.S. in 1803. From that point, it was a U.S. territory, but 1812 is when Louisiana (the smaller state that exists today) became a U.S. state.
The architecture of the French Quarter *is* predominately Spanish. Many streets in the city, like Carondelet and Galvez, were named after Spanish governors.
ete4 6 months ago
@ete4 Thank you! People don't even realize that there are enclave cultures where the language is not "Creole" but a certain dialect from Spain.
hwiseman1 5 months ago
@ete4
New Orleans never been spaniard, it was french, until we sold it in 1812
nationalistefr2 2 months ago
born and raised
warrior12426 9 months ago
Been to the FQ twice -- loved it.
The 1st time I was there, I thought I was on an island in the Carribean. It feels so different from any other US city.
cheeriosinabowl 10 months ago
On french quarter of corse
outdoorsman443 1 year ago
Hey I have video of people dancing I forgot to film full screen though
outdoorsman443 1 year ago
I live in New York City. but im about to move to New Orleans. it seems cool and all but it is so different from NYC......
FrancescaPedersen 1 year ago
live music, best food you could have ever had i love livin here every day i just taste the crawfish and crabs in my mouth so good i love it here i love the people that are silver they are so cool to watch and the people what paint you a picture and you get i tor watch ppeople dance and do a bunch of flips is just unbelievable to watch i love living here!!!!
madison9810 1 year ago
@LittleAFactor I live right outside of New Orleans and I highly recommend moving here. You just have this feeling when your downtown that you can't get anywhere else. The city has a spirit about it and I have yet to meet a person who hasn't loved it!
babybecca504 1 year ago
just went there. it's beautiful and a drastic change from usual! gotta love it:)
Palomee16 1 year ago
New Orleans beautiful town
Stormraider1000 1 year ago
i was there :D
94GTX94 1 year ago
dude thats like the coolest city ive been to
Bodacious468 1 year ago
i drift from living there with my girl and my job in mississippi love it there
Rustinwilson 2 years ago
I spent a couple of days rest there during a holiday hiking and climbing around america and i almost wish i had just stayed their the entire time. The place is sooo nice in the day, the ghost tours are great the graveyards are awesome and the night life is second to none. Hand grenades and hurricanes are awesome and the french quarter hotel is fucking sweet.
gabrielcrimson 2 years ago
im soooo lucky to live here! born and raised in this beautiful city! i love it here! everything is sooo antique and classy and amazing! i couldnt have asked for a more delightful home :)
spidergal777 2 years ago 10
You are very lucky,i love New Orleans.
grainne62 2 years ago
@spidergal777 -- Yea, same here!
jeremiah20092009 1 year ago
@spidergal777 I live here tooooo :D *highfive* I wasent born here though I was born in south carolina..
InvaderZimLovesMe 1 year ago
@InvaderZimLovesMe I live here too! Triple epic high five! I was born here though!
babybecca504 1 year ago
@spidergal777 beautiful city lol ? you must live in the best neighborhood that city has
MrSouthphillyitalian 11 months ago
@MrSouthphillyitalian No bro. Entire city is beautiful.
PKKTroll 11 months ago
@PKKTroll What ? ROFL
MrSouthphillyitalian 11 months ago
@MrSouthphillyitalian When you only look at the physical appearance of the entire city, I suppose you could say some of it looks like some hot ghetto shit (and not all of it is bc katrina lmao). Look more at the culture, the history, and the architecture of the city. It's beautiful.
PKKTroll 10 months ago
@PKKTroll Not better than philly we are the birthplace of america, so much more history in my opinion
MrSouthphillyitalian 10 months ago
@MrSouthphillyitalian Well, that's your opinion. And in mine, I don't really think it matters. New Orleans, Philly, San Francisco, Chicago... These cities and more hold the nation's history in their streets and all should be respected equally.
PKKTroll 10 months ago
@PKKTroll I can respect that
MrSouthphillyitalian 10 months ago
@MrSouthphillyitalian
would you shut up? no one asked you to watch the video or to give your opinion. yeah it has it's bad points but what place doesn't? point is i'm true to my home and i don't appreciate you making such a rude comment. so stay in philly. no one cares.
spidergal777 11 months ago
enjoy yourself, Teri...
you don't need to taunt me but with the thoughts swirling in my head that finally, finally, you'll wear what i bought for you, but not for me, for him on Hallowe'en. Damn.
SacMyk 2 years ago
Going to have a wonderful time, enjoying the sites, the history. Its nice knowing people that can suggest things to see, where to go where tourists dont go. Halloween attire is in the works! Sighhhhh!
teresachristine 2 years ago
enjoy yourself, teresa.
SacMyk 2 years ago
Will be there Halloween, and birthday, Oct 28, 2009! Care to share more? Everglades, Haunted mansions, just enjoying the history of the wonderful city!! Cant come too soon! Boutbon Street after dark, mmmmmmm,, sounds like fun!
teresachristine 2 years ago
wife and i just spent 3 days in the french quarter. we loved it. the quarter is beautiful. all the old achitecture and the gas lamps burning at night, give it a totally different atmosphere than anywhere else we've been. and bourbon street after dark, when the clubs open up....what a party! hehe
Hharl1 3 years ago 7
@Hharl1 do they speak french there or its all about the architecture ?
electrikevin 1 year ago
@electrikevin It's the language too. They speak French Creole, or Cajun French. Not everybody does, but the old-timers do, and some of the young folk too, I'd imagine.
MisterBeaucoup 1 year ago