When you think ofNew Orleans, chances are you associate the city with all things French.
In 1803, Louisiana became an American territory.
The term Creole represents this ancestral complexity of many long-time residents of New Orleans.
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Even outside of the quarter, though, the influence of New Orleans many inhabitants is clear.
There’s way more cultural things to do here than you would expect in a city of its size.
These are thePontalba Buildings, named after a wealthy 19th-century French family.
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The Baroness de Pontalba was from New Orleans but lived most of her dramatic adult life in Paris.
Using her expertise in business and architecture, she decided to construct the buildings on inherited land.
Engraved initials on the wrought iron balconies AP forAlmonester de Pontalba cement her influence.
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Then explore the museum’s other permanent and temporary exhibitsas well as an exposed historic well.
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Continue your stroll through history atLe Musee de f.p.c., located just down the street from the Degas House.
Over 200 years ago, France officially relinquished ownership of Louisiana during a ceremony in the CabildotheLouisiana Purchase.
If youre staying for a while, L’Union Francaise offersthree-week French immersion classes.
The drawing room in Counting House Interior of the Historic New Orleans Collection.Credit:Getty
Alliance Francaise of New Orleans also offersFrench classesfor all skill levels, as well as an informal Frenchconversation group.
After dinner, order an infamous French cocktail: a Cafe Brulot.
Like most Creole foods, the dish isbelievedto blend West African, Native American, and French culinary traditions.
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James Cheese Companyand order their French Collection.
For lighter fare, try one of the cafe’s many croissant flavors.
Though the films use French language audio, all are offered with English subtitles.
The Cabildo, the site of one of the Louisiana State Museums.Credit:Getty
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American chef Leah Chase in the Dookie Chase kitchen.
The Anchovy Loverâs Toastie special at St. James Cheese Company.
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The Patron Party at the French Film Festival.Credit:Kewon Hunter
