Tremé, African American neighborhood near French Quarter in New Orleans, United States.
The neighborhood extends from North Rampart Street to North Broad Street, featuring rows of Creole cottages and double shotgun houses throughout its streets.
Established in the 1810s on land purchased from Claude Tremé, this area became the first designated neighborhood for free people of color in America.
The New Orleans African American Museum preserves local history through exhibitions of art, artifacts, and documentation of Black cultural traditions.
Located within walking distance of the French Quarter, the flat terrain allows visitors to explore the neighborhood by foot or bicycle.
Congo Square in Armstrong Park continues its centuries-old tradition as a gathering space for music performances and cultural celebrations every Sunday.
Location: New Orleans
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: 29.96830,-90.07390
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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.
French Quarter
1.3 km
Bourbon Street
1.3 km
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
1.3 km
Pat O'Brien's Bar
1.4 km
Saenger Theatre
1.4 km
Louis Armstrong Park
921 m
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
811 m
St. Augustine Church
819 m
Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
727 m
State Palace Theatre
1.4 km
Hermann–Grima House
1.4 km
Joy Theater
1.3 km
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
1.4 km
Backstreet Cultural Museum
849 m
1440 Canal
1.3 km
Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
1.1 km
Carver Theater
298 m
St. James AME Church
947 m
Perseverance Hall
852 m
Southern Railway Freight Office
1 km
Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture
1.2 km
Degas House, New Orleans
720 m
St. Joseph's Church, New Orleans
1.4 km
Backstreet Cultural Museum
457 m
Free People of Color Museum
656 m
Gallier House
1.4 km
Clabon Theatre
314 m
Tomb of the Unknown Slave
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