MARIGNY HOMES AND PLACES TO GO
June 12th, 2009
Faubourg (neighborhood) Marigny is located adjacent the world-famous French Quarter, and is a treat to visit and/or live in. Marigny was originally the plantation of Bernard Xavier Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville which was located just outside the New Orleans city limits. Marigny is the quintessential New Orleans neighborhood bounded by elegant Esplanade Avenue, the mighty Mississippi River and Press Street.
Wonderful historic homes range from the shotgun single to the lofty Creole Townhouse. One of the oldest Creole Cottages is located at the corner of Bourbon and Pauger Streets. Another fabulous property was former home of Marie Laveau’s (Voudou Priestess) father, located on the corner of Dauphine and Kerlerec Streets. George Rodrigue, BLUE DOG artist, and Chef Paul Prudhomme (owner of K-PAUL’s) are also proud Marigny residents. Marigny architecture is so inspiring, that numerous movies have been filmed in the area including THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON.
Marigny single family homes currently for sale range from $159,000 - $2,999,000.
There’s famous Frenchmen Street with its eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and shops such as Snug Harbor, the Brassiere and Wasabi. For a real treat, stop by the Praline Connection and try the fried chicken livers! Even if you hate chicken livers, these are gourmet treat from heaven!
If you like a little less commotion, travel a few blocks further down river and try Feelings Cafe, Mimi’s (voted one of the hippest bars in the city), Cutters, Big Daddy’s, and the Friendly Bar. The fare ranges from gourmet food, jive bands, to racy drag shows! Remember, you ain’t in Kansas any more!
Educationally, Marigny is the home to NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) which is nestled beside the Mississippi River between St. Ferdinand and Press Streets. NOCCA is a facility for secondary school students offering courses in creative writing, theatre, dance, music and art. The majority of NOCCA students graduate and move on to top colleges. Harry Connick, Jr., the Marsalis Brothers, and Anthony Mackie are some of NOCCA’s more famous alumnus.
So next time you travel to the “City that Care Forgot,” be sure to trek down to Marigny.
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Lane Lacoy
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