In the heart of this historic district, its residential neighborhood is home to a variety of interesting locals, including artists, musicians, historians, actors and more. A stroll to the banks of Bayou St. John brings guests to the Pitot House Museum with its early Louisiana antiques. Then, a little further are the moss-draped oaks of City Park and the renowned New Orleans Museum of Art. When dining time comes, the variety of cuisines and experiences are almost endless. The French Quarter and convention centers are just a short ride away.
Continental breakfast is served.
Easy public parking. 1999 PBS on Chef Folse in New Orleans at the Lanaux Mansion. After visiting this extraordinary historic home on her seventeenth birthday, the host knew she had to own it one day. Now her dream has been realized. And what a surprise when she discovered many of the antiques and hand-painted wall coverings original to the 1879 house hidden away in the attic.