Once known as the Little Black Paris of New Orleans, Tremé is considered the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States. It was in this famous Creole neighborhood that jazz was born.

 

EXPERIENCE:

In the 19th century, Faubourg Tremé was associated with the gens de couleurs libres, Creoles of African descent who were part of Louisiana’s upper echelons.

A large number of Tremé’s inhabitants were descendants of Santo Domingo (Haitian) refugees who, fleeing the tumult of the Haitian Revolution, had settled in Louisiana in 1809.

Thanks to the neighborhood’s rich culture and ethnic diversity, jazz was born in the Faubourg Tremé in the early 20th century.

Tremé’s charming trails will transport you back in time, allowing you to see for yourself the beauty and dark reality of a Louisiana that no longer exists.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Experienced local guide
Overview of the region’s history
The Mardi Gras Indian and jazz district

 

 

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