Edgar Degas House
2306 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70119, USAWhy We Like It
It's a great stay for history lovers and French art buffs, but the location, beautiful property, and great service offer a little bit of something for everyone.
Fodor's Expert Review
This 1852 mansion was once home to the French impressionist Edgar Degas, and now serves as a B&B, museum, and wedding venue. The friendly owners offer informative tours of the historic house, and serve an excellent Creole-style breakfast out in the courtyard.
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Room
Rooms range in size from multi-roomed suites with private balconies to the small quarters of the garret (third floor attic).
Tip Garret rooms do not have windows.
Bathroom
Garret rooms have showers or bath/shower combinations. Bathrooms in the main suites all have baths (antique claw-foot bathtubs or jacuzzi tubs).
Lobby
The Degas House has two fine parlors, a small museum, gift shop, and plenty of outdoor seating areas in the courtyard and front porch.
Dining
Breakfast includes egg dishes and sweet items, with Creole specialties like grillades and grits, all prepared in an expert, delicious way.
Drinking
The front porch overlooking Esplanade Avenue, or spacious back courtyard with beautiful gardens, are both pleasant areas to enjoy a glass of wine or beer.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
It's easy to find parking in this area. For fun, alternative travel, consider renting a bike from Dashing Bicycles (6-minute walk). Esplanade Avenue has a bike lane and it's a quick trip up to Bayou St. John or down to the Quarter and Marigny.
Restaurants
Make a reservation at Crescent City Steak House (10-minute walk), a classic steak house with an classy old school vibe. Pagoda Cafe (4-minute walk) is a neighborhood favorite, for its cute atmosphere, great coffee, and casual cuisine. Get in line at Willie Mae's Scotch House (9-minute walk) for their famous fried chicken.