Royal Street
Rue Royale
The most elegant street in the French Quarter, lined with antique shops, galleries, and wrought-iron balconies, where street musicians often perform.
Running parallel to the bustling Bourbon Street, Royal Street is known for its long-established antique shops, art galleries, and jewelry stores. Parts of it are closed to traffic as a pedestrian zone during the day, and jazz musicians and magicians perform at intersections. Along the way you can see the Historic New Orleans Collection, the cast-iron railings of the Cornstalk Hotel, and the famous exterior of the LaLaurie Mansion. It is best for daytime strolling and photos, and the balconies look especially beautiful when lit up in the evening.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 10:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- St. Louis Cathedral
- The Cabildo
- French Quarter
- Jackson Square
- Bourbon Street
- Preservation Hall
- Café du Monde
- French Market