Neighborhoods: Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, & Treme

 (gonola.org)

 Faubourg Marigny, also known as the Marigny, was developed in the early 19th century. Today, it is one of the most intact neighborhoods from the 19th century. According to the New Orleans Official Guide, the Marigny "is a top choice for New Orleaninans and visitors looking for great music, fine food and an authentic, historic neighborhood" ("Faubourg Marigny,). It is located directly from the French Quarter, making it a very accessible, popular spot. The architecture includes Creole and Classic Revival houses that have been restored and people from all over the world have made the Marigny their home.

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The Bywater neighborhood is also located just a few minutes away from the French Quarter. Therefore making it another popular spot within New Orleans. According to the New Orleans Official Guide, Bywater "has become haven for preservationists and do-it-yourself renovators" ("Faubourg Marigny,). The atmosphere in Bywater is filled with colorful, artsy houses and greenery. Many residents tend to have an artistic quality. When it comes to dining, some of the city's trendiest restaurants and bars are located here such as Booty's Street Food. This particular neighborhood has a self-proclaimed emblem. The emblem of Bywater is the mirliton, which is a pear-like fruit. Every fall, Bywater residents hold a festival in order to celebrate the mirliton which just helps capture the essence of New Orleans.

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(bywatermirlitonfestival.com)

The Treme is another popular neighborhood found within the heart of New Orleans. An easy way to find the Treme is to go just beyond the French Quarter. From there, you will see the great arch of the Louis Armstrong Park on Rampart Street ("Treme"). When you have arrived at the arch, you have found the Treme. Within the park lies the legendary Congo Square. In the 18th and 19th century, "the enslaved, free people of color, Europeans and Americans gathered" to drum, dance, and trade ("Treme"). The Treme is also home to the historic St. Augustine Church which was founded in 1842 and established by free people of color ("Treme"). St. Augustine Church is the oldest African-American Catholic  church in the country ("Treme").

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Works Cited

"Faubourg Marigny and Bywater." Faubourg Marigny & Bywater. Web. 14 Dec. 2015.

"Tremé." Treme New Orleans. Web. 14 Dec. 2015.