Marigny

 THE MARIGNY

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The Marigny's boundaries are North Rampart Street and St.  Claude Avenue to the north, Franklin Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River to the south and Esplanade Avenue to the west.


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HISTORY

The Faubourg Marigny developed as New Orleans’ second suburb in 1806 and was the first historic zoning since the Vieux Carre.  Immediately downriver of the French Quarter, the Faubourg Marigny was once the plantation of a Creole bon vivant who made the dice game “craps” popular in America and who dazzled New Orleans by his style and enormous inheritance. After subdividing the property in 1806, it developed gradually with a distinctly European flair and a cosmopolitan mix.

The Marigny is a top choice for visitors looking for great music, fine food and an authentic, historic neighborhood.  You'll find everything that makes New Orleans a uniquely wonderful place.

In the 20th Century the Marigny became home to a large number of musicians and artists.  Residents began to migrate from the French Quarter to the Marigny.  As popularity grew, so did home prices, since there are some stellar examples of traditional New Orleans architecture throughout the neighborhood.

You will love the french market where there is all kinds of finds from jewelry, to art, and make-up.  It is beautiful to walk through at night with the lights strung up throughout it.

make-up from Elektra Cosmetics at the French Market


FINDS IN MARIGNY:

Washington Square Park
Ruby Slipper Cafe – be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro – live music plus dining
The Spotted Cat Music Club
Three Muses – music, food, and spirits
dba – live music and full bar
Marigny Brasserie
Marigny Opera House

Sources:

“Faubourg Marigny and Bywater.” NewOrleansOnline.com, www.neworleansonline.com/tools/neighborhoodguide/marigny-bywater.html. 
“Marigny.” Marigny | Experience New Orleans!, www.experienceneworleans.com/marigny.html. 
“Marigny New Orleans Neighborhood.” Crescent City Living, 26 Sept. 2017, crescentcityliving.com/new-orleans-neighborhoods/marigny-new-orleans-neighborhood. 
“Our Neighborhood - Faubourg Marigny.” Faubourg Marigny - New Orleans Second Oldest Neighborhood | History, Activities & Dining, www.collinwoodhouse.com/neighborhood.htm.

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