US destination dupe for France

Travel to France without leaving the US by going to New Orleans!

New Orleans does in fact have authentic French influences thanks to French-Canadian explorer Robert La Salle who claimed the Mississippi Valley for France in 1682.

The places that feel most like France:

All the architecture around the French Quarter

St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square

Eat at French Restaurants like (Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard, Antoine's Restaurant, Cafe Degas, or Arnaud's)

Stay at the Degas House where Edgar Degas stayed for 4 months!

Visit the Historic New Orleans Collection

Attend the French Film Festival in February

Attend the Joan of Arc Parade in early January

Celebrate Bastille Day in July

Bonus - take French classes at Alliance Française of New Orleans

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