Frenchmen Street, Entertainment district in Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans, US.
Frenchmen Street stretches from Esplanade Avenue to St. Claude Avenue, featuring numerous music venues, restaurants, bars, and local businesses along its three-block section.
The street received its name from six French men who were executed for leading an uprising after France transferred Louisiana to Spain following the Seven Years' War.
This neighborhood offers live performances of jazz, blues, and reggae music throughout multiple venues, with musicians playing both inside establishments and on sidewalks.
Visitors can find performances at venues between 6 PM and 11 PM, with accessible parking areas and public transportation options available nearby.
Louisiana Music Factory at 421 Frenchmen Street maintains an extensive collection of albums specifically connected to musicians from the state.
Location: New Orleans
GPS coordinates: 29.99585,-90.06037
Latest update: November 19, 2025 13:09
New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, reveals its musical history through its neighborhoods and concert halls. The French Quarter features wrought-iron balconies and Creole buildings facing St. Louis Cathedral, while Bourbon Street is home to jazz clubs and music venues. Preservation Hall has upheld the jazz tradition since 1961 in a building from the 18th century, and Jackson Square hosts musicians and street performers in the city center. The musical heritage extends from the Marigny district, with its Creole houses and clubs, to Congo Square, once a gathering place for African music in the 19th century. The Garden District showcases its 19th-century homes surrounded by gardens, while City Park offers 500 hectares of century-old oaks and botanical gardens. The Louisiana State Museum completes this exploration with its regional history and art collections.
New Orleans displays its heritage through churches, museums, and historic buildings. The city presents cultural influences in architecture, music, and art, from Irish immigrants to African culture.
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