# French Quarter

New Orleans, United States

Founded in 1718, the French Quarter is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. Its grid of narrow streets, pastel stucco walls, and lacy cast-iron balconies reflects French foundations rebuilt in the Spanish colonial era. A National Historic Landmark district.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for French Quarter, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 29.95861111, -90.065

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