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Known for its music, food, architecture and parties, New Orleans is the
most unique city in the United States and at its heart is the French
Quarter. The Quarter is not just another tourist destination. It's the
blending of the people and architecture that creates the soul of the city. The French Quarter
New Orleans is the only intact French Colonial and Spanish
settlement remaining in the United States. It has been a continuous
residential neighborhood since 1718.
French Quarter Festival turned 20 years old in 2003, and is expected to attract nearly 300,000 locals and visitors
to the historic Vieux Carré (French Quarter) for the best in New Orleans
music, food and fun. From the sounds of jazz floating on the sultry air
down Bourbon Street to the sights of lush
and serene hidden courtyards peeking through wrought iron gates; from the
scents of Magnolia and Jasmine perfuming the air to the tastes of some of
the world's finest restaurants - the French Quarter offers unforgettable
and endless experiences to the traveler.
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