Duvigneaud House

Description from the owner

Built in the 1800s by Judge Louis Duvigneaud, an influential French Creole at the time, this Fauborg St. John gem rests on New Orleans’ oldest street. Exuding French and West Indies influence through its inviting, subtle, and, remarkably, efficient architecture, the home is a reflection of the city’s long history and rich cultural diversity.

The Duvigneaud House is available for 30 day vacation or corporate rates only available . Please call Degas House for short term accommodations. Thank you.The property is owned and operated by the Edgar Degas House, New Orleans' premier museum house and bed and breakfast.

Description of... Property

The galleries facing the street allow for entertainment, people watching, and, when needed, an escape from New Orleans’ treacherous sunlight. In the rear, a large fenced in patio is perfect for barbequing, relaxation, and socializing.

Entering the home through beautiful French doors, a spacious home away from home welcomes you. In the bedroom, a good night’s sleep is never a question in its comfy queen-size bed. Traveling with friends, family, or business peers? The pull out in the living room can comfortably serve as a second bed. And though you may be tempted to visit one of New Orleans’ wonderful restaurants on any given night, a complete, apartment style kitchen is always there for the moments when you are inspired to cook up some Creole cuisine of your own.

When you’re ready to step out and experience New Orleans, the French Quarter is a must, but the lovely Midcity neighborhood cannot be overlooked. Several cafes, grocery stores, bars, and impressive restaurants are within walking distances. For an unbeatable po-boy, you can never go wrong at Midcity’s own Parkway Bakery and Tavern. If fine dining is what you crave, Lolas and Café Degas are sure to please even the most sophisticated palette.

When you are ready to ready to burn off last night’s Fried Catfish and Bread Pudding, take a stroll through City Park or down the halls of NOMA, the New Orleans Museum of Art. Walking and bike trails are also nearby for those hoping to remain disciplined during their stay in a city notorious for its vices.

If to hear great music is what drew you to New Orleans, a stay at the Duvigneaud House puts you in the action. Located only three blocks from site of Jazz Fest, it is the ideal getaway for music lovers and festival goers. In fact, the sound of trumpets and Zydeco accordions have been known to gently wake those too worn and tired from the previous day’s toll of dancing and drinking. In addition, City Park is just a short walk away from the Duvigneaud House, making it the perfect getaway destination for that other big New Orleans music festival, Voodoo Fest.

To top it off, the French Quarter, the city’s epicenter for excitement and energy, is only minutes away by cab (about a $7 fare). Downtown can also easily be accessed by bus, with the nearest bus stop only two blocks away.

With some much to offer, it is only fitting to say that Duvigneaud House is the embodiment of Big Easy charm and genuine southern comfort.Read more

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What Past Guests Are Saying

• Time traveler
  Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

  Excellent for business traveller

  Left on 04/25/2011 for a stay in April 2011
  
  

  My time in New Orleans has been rewarding in business and fun, largely due to the excellent location where I have been staying. The Duvigneaud House Suite has an atmosphere about it that makes you feel at home immediately. The suite is spacious and open. It has beautiful courtyard and porches with swings. Inside, there are wooden floors, ceiling fans and very high ceilings. French Doors let you open up the inside directly to the exterior porch which is great while reading and enjoying the fresh air we're having here. The kitchen is modest and equipped for meals, (just coffee and toast for me. The washer and dryer in my suite are a life saver and has made my life much easier.There are 2 coffee shops(Fairgrinds has computers too if you go early, restaurants,(my favorite is Lola's)also small groceries,and Swirl Wines,where Carrie and Beth really have the nose for it, all within4 blocks walking, as well as Bayou St.John+the City Park for ecercise. (rowing on the Big Lake is great)Also,many people are biking on the streets.And the people are very friendly.The hurricane did substantial damage,so the porch and the columns are all restored and with fresh paint. The Jazz Festival will be here in this neighborhood beginning this week,so I will end my stay here with many musical groups and lots of people from everywhere.The staff of the Degas House have been very helpful+invited me to breakfast there,so I have enjoyed that several times.I have used the Degas House office as support for my work here and their help is wonderful. The magnolia tree in the front yard is over 100 years old and the house was built around 1800,which is considered old in the states.Although the back yard is not landscaped yet after the hurricane repairs, I used the front of the house only, because that's where the people pass on the sidewalks.
  I have been very happy here and would like to recommend this. I will be returning and staying here again,with all the friends I've made in this neighborhood.

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