The French Quarter is our neighborhood which we share with the city of New Orleans and New Orleans shares with the world.  We live in a unique continuum of history, a gumbo of residential and commercial activity spiced with artists, musicians, bars, bawdy entertainment, museums and architectural treasures.  This legacy is a fleeting snapshot of the old world within the new and as members of French Quarter Citizens, Inc. we are pledged to maintain our surroundings in as safe and genuine a condition as possible. 

We take our Mission upon ourselves with pleasure and gravity and invite all to share our beautiful surroundings and work along with us to treasure and protect the French Quarter and to maintain an excellent quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Did you know these facts about the French Quarter?

• It is also known as the Vieux Carré, which is French for "Old Square."
• The area it occupies is the same 6x13 block area laid out in 1722 as the original City of New Orleans.
• It is one of the oldest residential communities in the USA.
• It is presently home to over 4000 residents.
• These residents graciously accept over 15 million visitors annually in their neighborhood.
• It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
• The National Trust for Historic Preservation considers the French Quarter to be one of the most endangered historical places in the country.