THE HISTORIC TREME NEIGHBORHOOD

Flambeaux Bicycle Tours is located on the edge of the French Quarter. North Rampart Street is named because of the fortifications that ran along the edge of the original city of New Orleans. On the other side of the fortification was a brickyard owned by the Company of the Indies that later became a sugar cane plantation. The last person to own the plantation was Claude Treme. Subdivided in the 1810’s it would become the first free community of color in the United States.

From this bourgeoning faubourg our Francophone ancestors developed Jazz, social movements, and culinary magic. This travel guide is designed to help you explore these facets of the neighborhood. This simple guide is designed to help you encounter the food, culture, and story of the Treme.

• Breakfast at the Treme Coffee House (1501 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• Mass at St. Augusine’s Catholic Church (1210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• Visit Le Musée de Free People of Color (Reserve a Ticket here) 2336 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

• Explore Congo Square/Louis Armstrong Park (701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• Lunch at Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe (1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• Visit the African American Museum (1418 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• Brake Options:

  • Fresh Pressed Juice at Sprout’s Organic Cafe (1200 Henriette Delille St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

  • Have Coffee and Cala’s at Calas Cafe (1010 Treme St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• Visit the Backstreet Cultural Museum (1531 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• Dinner Options:

  • Dooky Chase (Reservation Recommended) 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

  • Fritai (1535 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• Live Music Options:

  • Seasonal Concerts at the Jazz and Heritage Center (1225 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

  • Performing Arts at the Mahalia Jackson Theater (1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

  • The Broadside (600 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119)

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