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French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana

French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Vieux Carré, or French Quarter, in New Orleans, Louisiana, marks the site of the city’s original settlement, established by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne in 1718. The architecture of the area, such as the Bourbon Street restaurant shown here, contains elements of both French and Spanish influences.
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