French Market Inn News & Updates

Photo by Trevor Mark They say the best things in life are free, and that’s certainly true in the Quarter. Just outside the French Market Inn is a living museum of historic architecture set along quaint streets, where musicians and street performers provide spontaneous entertainment... Read More

You’re in luck when it comes to shopping options near French Market Inn, as there are three malls nearby, and the area is packed with boutiques (try Chartres St. near Canal) and souvenir shops (head down Decatur toward Esplanade when you leave the hotel). The... Read More

New Orleans dances to the beat of live music all over town. But here in the Quarter, music practically oozes out of the streets, from the crowd-pleasing cover bands on Bourbon St. to the solo sax player wailing on the corner. Just steps from the... Read More

Decatur Street runs parallel to the Mississippi River, starting on Canal and ending at St. Ferdinand Street in the Marigny. Decatur was previously known as Rue de la Levee (“Levee Street”) but was renamed in 1870 after Stephen Decatur, the American naval war hero and Commodore. The... Read More

Beat the heat this summer and stay cool with exciting New Orleans indoor activities! Some of the best things to do in New Orleans are located close to the French Market Inn, a historic French Quarter hotel just blocks away from numerous fun and interesting... Read More

There are a variety of transportation options available to both travelers and locals exploring the beautiful city of New Orleans. Whether you are planning your first big trip to the city, or you are an expert traveler returning to New Orleans to visit one of... Read More

Photo courtesy of Beauregard-Keyes House on Facebook Few cities in the U.S. are brimming with as much well-preserved, irresistible architecture as New Orleans. Think about it: There are 20 historic districts on the National Register in this city! We have French doors, Caribbean colors, high... Read More

With its location on the Gulf of Mexico, it should come as no surprise that New Orleans has some of the best seafood in the country. Because of this, seafood has become ingrained in the culture; all of these mouthwatering images come to mind as... Read More

Photo courtesy of Crescent City Bike Tours on Facebook If you plan to stay active and keep fit while you’re visiting New Orleans, the many versatile ways to explore the French Quarter and nearby areas like City Park, Bayou St. John, and the Marigny could... Read More

Even though the end of summer is approaching fast, there are still plenty of cool things to do and awesome festivals to attend this August in the beautiful city of New Orleans. From the great eats of the COOLinary Festival, to the zany fun of... Read More