Napoleon House

The Napoleon House, also known as the Mayor Girod House or Nicolas Girod House, is a historic building at 500 Chartres Street in the of , , United States.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and Jackson Square.

Museum
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The is a museum located in the of that showcases the world of early pharmacies and medicine and describes development of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare practices in the 19th century.

Park
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, formerly the Place d'Armes or Plaza de Armas, is a historic park in the of , . It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include New Orleans and French Quarter.

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Way down yonder in , you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

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The is the oldest and most famous and visited neighborhood of . It was laid out in French and Spanish colonial times in the 18th century.

Neighborhood
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The is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the of , . Founded as a Native American trading post predating European colonization, the market is the oldest of its kind in the United States.

Napoleon House

Latitude
29.95588° or 29° 57′ 21″ north
Longitude
-90.06483° or 90° 3′ 53″ west
Elevation
43 feet (13 metres)
Open location code
76XFXW4P+93
Geo­Names ID
10377144
Wiki­data ID
Q337779
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Places to explore: Storyville and Central Business District.

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Places to explore: Crescent City Brewhouse and Historic French Market Inn.

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