Poster depicting various scenes from the French Quarter, including Italian, French and Spanish flags in the 1960s.

Poster depicting various scenes from the French Quarter, including Italian, French and Spanish flags, 1960s, by Ben Galloway (artist). HNOC, 1974.8.25.228

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French-Language Tour of the French Quarter Galleries

French-Language Tour of the French Quarter Galleries

Learn about the history and culture of New Orleans’s oldest neighborhood in this French-language tour of our French Quarter Galleries.

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Explore our French Quarter Galleries on a one-hour guided tour in French, featuring historic objects and images that span over 300 years of Vieux Carré history. Discover the city’s francophone heritage through colonial maps, literary works, and paintings, and hear stories about the diverse communities that have shaped New Orleans. Whether you’re visiting from a francophone country or just looking to brush up your French, this is a great way to learn about one of America’s most iconic neighborhoods. Available Saturdays at 2 p.m.

Visite guidée des Galeries du Quartier français
Participez à une visite guidée en français et découvrez des objets et des images historiques retraçant plus de 300 ans d’histoire du Vieux Carré. Cette visite d’une heure présente les diverses communautés qui ont façonné la Nouvelle-Orléans tout en explorant le patrimoine francophone de la ville à travers des cartes coloniales, des œuvres littéraires et des peintures. Que vous veniez d’un pays francophone ou que vous souhaitiez rafraîchir votre français, c’est une excellente introduction à l’un des quartiers les plus emblématiques des États-Unis. Chaque samedi à 14:00h.

Views of the French Quarter Galleries at HNOC. Photos by Amber Johnson, HNOC

Tour Details

Available Saturdays at 2 p.m.*
Duration: One hour
Location: 520 Royal Street
$15 general admission
Free for HNOC members and children 17 and under.
Advance registration is encouraged. Reservations available 60 days in advance.

*Tour is also available upon request. To learn more, contact tours@hnoc.org.

HNOC members: Your HNOC member discount will automatically apply after adding tickets to your cart and logging in.

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Views of the French Quarter Galleries at HNOC. Photos by Amber Johnson, HNOC

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Views of the French Quarter Galleries at HNOC. Photos by Amber Johnson, HNOC

Plan Your Visit

Hours & Location

520 Royal Street
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m .
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Admission

Admission is free but tickets are required. Stop by the front desk or reserve tickets online. Ticket includes admission to all exhibitions and regular daily programs.

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