The Creole Gardens | A New Orleans Bed and Breakfast

How nice to have a bed and breakfast with rooms available at great rates so near the Essence Fest venues on July 4, 5 and 6.

The annual Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day parade rolled again Saturday, March 15. It always brings a huge turnout and the weather this time was perfect!  It starts at Felicity Street (a few blocks from the Creole Gardens) and goes along Jackson Avenue, St. Charles Avenue,  Louisiana Avenue and Magazine Street, where lots of people stand on the fabled stoops of the town’s houses, catching cabbages and green bagels from the passing floats.  This year, we actually had quite a few real Irish visitors joining in (their money goes twice as far in the newly third world U S of A these days) and visitors from around the world.

 Many of our guests came just for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations (they loved being able to walk to the parade) and dressed accordingly, head to toe in green!

The hugely popular, legendary annual Parasol’s block party is Monday, March 17th (Parasol’s is a wonderful  old time neighborhood corner bar at 3rd Street and Constant Street)…..old timers who moved away years ago come back and party with the regulars and the rest of the neighborhood.

Got to the site and register for Fleur de Lindy!

Over 100 bands… Seriously!
Like 50 kinds of grub
3 days of dancing
1 exchange
0 excuses

April 11-13, 2008, join us for our first annual New Orleans Fleur de Lindy Exchange, held in conjunction with the vibrant French Quarter Festival. In addition to all of the awesome music during the day at the Festival, we’ll be having 6 live bands throughout the main dances & after hours!

Enjoy three full days of free music and dancing (not to mention fabulous food!) in the Vieux Carre and along the adjacent riverfront, followed by three nights of dancing to the incomparably joyous live music for which New Orleans is so famous.

In my opinion, the Creole Gardens is PERFECT for all of you out of towners coming in for the bash. Call em and see what they can do for ya.

Hope you’ll join us!
You’ll be Fleured!

Registration will be open sometime this weekend!
www.fleurdelindy.com

Email: info@fleurdelindy.com for any questions

Hi everyone!  The Mardi Gras parades have already started rolling and the town is hopping!  We love standing on our balconies and watching the parades roll down St. Charles Avenue one block away!

Thanks to all the great artists who stayed with us over December and January while they were doing their installations for the CAC (Contemporary Arts Center)…..

By the way,

its not too late to get into your car and come to new orleans for Dirty Linen Night!

All the great Royal Street galleries in the French Quarter will be open tonight between 6-9pm.   They close the street and there is live music, performance, food and drinks, etc.

The word Dixie originated in new Orleans before the civil war. This was a terms “coined” (no pun intended) because the money here at teh time was printed on one side in French. The number 10 in French is pronounced dix (said: dees). At that time there were so many of these double printed tens circulating that the area become known by Americans as “Dixie” land.

The very first statue erected in the United States is located only a stones throw from the Creole Gardens Bed and Breakfast? Thats right, on the corner of Camp St. and Prytania the statue of Irish immigrant Margaret Haughery who devoted her life and money to the orphans of New Orleans still stand as proud as when it was first erected in 1884.

New Orleans is well known for its carriage rides through downtown and the French Quarter. The carriages in New Orleans are pulled by mules as these animals are acclimated to warm weather environments. Take a peak out of your Hotel window before leaving for the day, New Orleans can get hot enough to keep even the mules inside. No mules, you may want to consider waiting until the day cools a bit before venturing back out.

If there are two or more people in your group, we suggest taking a cab form the airport rather than a shuttle bus. It quicker, easier, more private and a whole lot less stressful than cramming onto a bus with a bunch of strangers. We recommend the United Cab Company you can reach them to schedule your ride and get a cost estimate by calling:

Office: 504-522-0629

Fax: 504-529-2819

Service: 504-522-9771 or 504-524-9606

During the 18th century, French colonists in Acadia, Nova Scotia, who were displaced by the British, moved to the new French territory of Louisiana and formed an outpost in the countryside some 100 miles west of New Orleans.

Over 200 years later, and a little West of New Orleans, you’ll find the descendants of these Acadians, some still involved with farming and trapping, still holding on to their unique backgrounds proudly calling themselves “Cajuns”.

oregondenise, Portland, OR  Nov 12, 2006

A friend and I stayed at the Creole Gardens that was recommended to us from a local volunteer group. We loved the place. The staff (they truly are more like family) was fabulous. Annie’s breakfasts kept us going all day. Andy regaled us in great stories that kept us rapt. They have created such a warm and inviting environment. Next time I’m down in New Orleans, I will definitely stay there and recommend others to do so as well.

This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked: The staff
Disliked: Absolutely nothing

I recommend this hotel for:  Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I selected this hotel because …  Other

My age: 35-49

Traveling group: Friends

My visit was for: Other

norleans, boston  Nov 14, 2006

My sister and I visited Creole Gardens in New Orleans 2 weeks ago and had a wonderful time. The staff were friendly, fun,and quite knowledgeable. The recommendations from where to eat to listening to music were incredible. To see such hope from the people around is to truly understand the human condition.

The Inn is a little oassis and has quite a flair. It is very close to Bourbon Street and all the bustle but the right distance away so you can have some quiet. The rooms are wonderful and breakfast homemade. I highly recommend staying at the Creole Gardens.

I recommend this hotel for:  A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I selected this hotel because …  Great food / Wine

My age: 50-64

Traveling group: Other

My visit was for: Quality time with family

bocatov, connecticut  Nov 15, 2006

Creole meets Caribbean..gracious and charming rooms
have stayed there 4 times..each room is unique in spirit and decor. Perfectly situated between French quarter and Magazine street. The best of both worlds without the noise and smell of beer. You need not look any farther..

The B&B has a wonderful spirit and the manager makes you feel at home…New Orleans..style
great recommendations. from the local places to the 4 star…just tell him the mood and price point you want and you will be put in the right direction
also the best night sleep I had in weeks…great beds

This TripAdvisor Member:

Liked: charming unique and spacious rooms..different themes..l
Disliked: can’t think of anything..great rooms
Tips/Secrets: get recommendations form the manager

I recommend this hotel for:  An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:  Great pool scene

I selected this hotel because …  Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Concerts / Music festival, Other

My age: 35-49

Traveling group: Spouse / significant other

My visit was for: Quality time with family