French Quarter

geographical name

variants or Vieux Carré
a neighborhood and entertainment district of New Orleans, Louisiana, that borders on the Mississippi River and is famous for its bars, jazz clubs, restaurants, and Creole architecture

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“French Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20Quarter. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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