In the hot, subtropical climate of New Orleans, the corpse decomposes relatively rapidly so that after approximately a year, only bones remain. After that time, the bones or other remains are moved, typically to the ground in the oven tomb, making room for burial of newly deceased in the vacated vault. Do they bury bodies […]

AVERAGE MARCH TEMPERATURES Early in March the afternoon high temperatures tend to be in the upper 60s f (20 – 21 c) while the overnight lows average in the low to mid-50s f (11 – 12 c). Some of the cooler mornings can still dip down below 46 f (8 c). How warm is it […]

Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne. The expeditions of De Soto (1542) and La Salle (1682) passed through the area, but there were few permanent white settlers before 1718, when the governor of French Louisiana, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, founded the city of Nouvelle-Orléans on the first crescent of high ground above the Mississippi’s How did […]

The neighborhood is generally safe in the daytime, but avoid areas on the Eastern side of Broad and around much of Tulane Avenue. The area closer to City Park around and to the West of N Carrollton is generally very safe, but always have your wits about you in this urban area. Is Mid-City New […]

While costumes of any color combination are welcome at a festive Mardi Gras party, purple, green and gold are the traditional colors. The color scheme was selected in 1872; purple represents justice, green is for faith and gold is for power. You’ll even see this bold color combo sprinkled on the celebratory King cakes. What […]

Voodoo has been popularized and commercialized in the past century, but still, voodoo’s roots in New Orleans are deep, and voodoo priests and priestesses still practice the religion as it came to the city from Africa and the islands. In celebration of the most important “feast day” of voodoo, St. What kind of voodoo is […]

Should I wear heels in New Orleans? You should avoid wearing heels like stilettos in New Orleans. Combine cobblestone streets and alcohol and you could easily trip or fall. Also, there are puddles everywhere! What should I wear to dinner in New Orleans? Antoine’s Restaurant: Guardian of Old New Orleans Cuisine and Culture. Is New […]

For the 1st time since Hurricane Katrina, census stats show a shrinking New Orleans.Orleans Parish population was growing steadily between 2010 and 2016, but lost steam and declined to 390,144 residents in 2019. Is New Orleans a dying city? A city does not die when its last resident moves away. The downfall of one city, […]

New Orleans has crime rates so high, in 2019, it was ranked fourth among the US’ deadliest large cities by the City Council consultant’s analysis of FBI data. New Orleans’s crime rate is off the charts, even the city’s state, Louisiana, has been considered the nation’s most murderous state 31 years in a row. Is […]

Hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes are just a few examples of a variety of natural disasters that can occur in the Greater New Orleans region. In the wake of disasters, survivors of the devastation may face another danger: human trafficking. What is the most common natural disaster in New Orleans? The primary hazard New Orleans continues […]

The history of New Orleans, Louisiana, traces the city’s development from its founding by the French in 1718 through its period of Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Who owned New Orleans before the French? Nueva Orleans (the name of […]

New Orleans cost of living is 96.3 COST OF LIVING New Orleans Louisiana Housing 77.2 62.1 Median Home Cost $254,600 $189,200 Utilities 87.3 89.9 Transportation 132.5 108.2 Is it expensive to live in New Orleans? New Orleans’s housing expenses are 1% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 14% lower than the […]

1718. New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana La Nouvelle-Orléans (French) Founded 1718 Named for Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (1674–1723) Government • Type Mayor–council How long has New Orleans been a city? Claimed for the French Crown by explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in 1682, La Nouvelle-Orleans was founded by Jean Baptiste Le Moyne […]

Dress for the weather In the summer, New Orleans is famously hot, and the heat is made less bearable by the humidity. Dress for comfort. T-shirts, shorts, sundresses and sandals all suffice. Steer clear of fabrics like cotton that don’t wick perspiration away from your skin. What should you not wear in New Orleans? New […]

Celeb hotspots in New Orleans Frenchman Street. Frenchmen is a crowded, buzzing and vibrant spot. Faubourg Marigny. Celebs are spotted hanging out in the Marigny. Emeril’s New Orleans. Emeril’s New Orleans is a classic restaurant with A-grade food and modern services. Where do people party at in New Orleans? For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon […]