{"id":30351,"date":"2018-10-30T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=30351&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=30351"},"modified":"2025-06-05T14:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T04:52:45","slug":"frenchmen-street-new-orleans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/frenchmen-street-new-orleans\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Bourbon Street: 5 reasons to visit Frenchmen Street in New Orleans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>You\u2019ve walked through the busy French Markets, surprised your tastebuds with Creole flavours, squeezed in a stroll through Saint Louis Cemetery, and even found some time to spook yourself in front of Madame Delpine\u2019s haunted mansion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s only one thing left for you to do on your final night in the south: party the night away New Orleans-style. But where will you do it?<\/p>\n<p>Hollywood films and every \u2018top things to do\u2019 list will tell you to head right on over to the ever-popular Bourbon Street, however, any local will advise you differently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/united-states\/new-orleans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EXPLORE OUR RANGE OF ADVENTURES THROUGH NEW ORLEANS NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30360 alignleft\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1161-e1539840964563.jpg\" alt=\"New Orleans building at night\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1161-e1539840964563.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1161-e1539840964563-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1161-e1539840964563-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1161-e1539840964563-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u201cFrenchman Street is better,\u201d they\u2019ll say.<\/p>\n<p>Better? How\u00a0could this street you\u2019ve never heard of possibly be \u2018better\u2019 than the famous Bourbon Street?\u00a0Well, it\u2019s not necessarily \u2018better\u2019 but it <em>is<\/em> vastly different. It\u2019s a whole other side to New Orleans nightlife, one that you may want to consider ticking off on your next trip down south. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Tourists v Locals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30358\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1270-e1539840859890.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful house in New Orleans\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1270-e1539840859890.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1270-e1539840859890-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1270-e1539840859890-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/New-Orleans-with-Intrepid__Ryan-Bolton-3K5A1270-e1539840859890-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>As a regular feature in most movies and TV shows set in New Orleans, Bourbon Street, unsurprisingly, attracts a lot of tourists. A LOT. There are international honeymooners, out-of-state hens and bucks parties, and late teens on Spring Break. Aside from those working at the clubs and bars, Bourbon Street doesn\u2019t see many locals. It\u2019s mostly alcohol-happy tourists.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>HEAD OUT ON THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP ON ONE OF THESE SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A short 15-minute walk away, it\u2019s almost a completely difference scene.<\/p>\n<p>Frenchmen Street isn\u2019t entirely free of international and domestic visitors, but it does attract a mix of locals and travellers. This combination means that although everyone is having fun, they\u2019re doing it in a slightly more conservative and less \u2018let loose\u2019 type of way.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Clubs v Jazz bars<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30356\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_Bourbon_street_038.jpg\" alt=\"Travellers walk down Bourbon Street\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_Bourbon_street_038.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_Bourbon_street_038-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_Bourbon_street_038-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_Bourbon_street_038-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Bourbon Street is essentially one street-long rager. The party begins with a stop by Big Easy Daiquiris for an over-sized frozen cocktail \u2013 there\u2019s literally a wall of flavours to choose from. From there, the party continues with a visit to one of the live-band venues such as \u2018Friztels\u2019, where the music isn\u2019t as appreciated as much as the next round of drinks. Once ready, move to \u2018Cats Karaoke\u2019 aka \u2018the world\u2019s best Karaoke Bar\u2019, where a loud and overactive MC hypes the crowd with pop classics, country ballads and hip hop hits. When you\u2019re all sung-out, \u2018Fat Catz\u2019 will call you over to the dance floor with its 90s and new school R&amp;B jams.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID\u2019S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing that Frenchmen Street has in common with its supercharged competitor, it\u2019s that it too is one long street party, except this party begins with a southern dinner at one of the destination\u2019s sit-down venues. Restaurants such as Marigny Brasserie will fill you up on truffle fries, gumbo and red beans and rice, while Adolfo\u2019s offers familiar western dishes with its traditional Italian menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30357\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_pax_meal_drinks_041.jpg\" alt=\"Travellers enjoying a meal in New Orleans\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_pax_meal_drinks_041.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_pax_meal_drinks_041-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_pax_meal_drinks_041-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_pax_meal_drinks_041-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>When every last bite has been consumed, the street itself turns into a jam session, thanks to talented street performers. You\u2019ll find musicians covering all genres, from jazz to hip hop and even country. When you\u2019re ready for a Sazerac (New Orleans\u2019 local cocktail, made up of whiskey, bitters, sugar and water), pop into one of the MANY live venue bars such as the Blue Nile, The Spotted Cat Music Club or D.B.A. Although Frenchmen Street may seem like a tame evening out in New Orleans, the party can go on all night with several clubs and bars open until the early hours of the morning.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Kitschy items v Local craft<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What type of souvenir do you prefer to take home after your travels? A shot glass with the city\u2019s name sprawled across the rim, or a handmade piece of art?<\/p>\n<p>If the former sounds like the perfect takeaway, then head on over to Bourbon Street where souvenir stores stay open well past midnight. Late night shoppers can pop into one of the many retailers to purchase kitschy (and sometimes cringe-worthy) mementos such as pop culture-inspired voodoo dolls, skeleton magnets and mask key chains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-road-trips-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: 5 OF THE USA\u2019S BEST ROAD TRIPS (AND WHY YOU SHOULD DO THEM)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those who prefer one-of-a-kind keepsakes can visit the Palace Market on Frenchmen Street where locals set up stalls to sell handmade crafts. The markets aren\u2019t open as late as the Bourbon Street souvenir stores but they are a cool place for couples, friends and families to walk about, chat with New Orleanians and purchase jewellery, mugs, paintings and more.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Fast food v Dining in<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30353\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_046.jpg\" alt=\"Bowls of food in New Orleans\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_046.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_046-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_046-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_046-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>On Bourbon Street, the food scene caters to those with a fast food craving. Giant pizza slices can be purchased from Crescent City Pizza Works throughout the night until 6.00am, while Willie\u2019s Chicken Shack is open a little after midnight for those hanging for fried chicken.<\/p>\n<p>The dining experience on Frenchmen Street is made up of multicultural a la carte restaurants. You can find get your fill of Louisiana flavours, Italian, Korean, pub food, Brazilian, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Random street acts v Talented musicians<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30354\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_street_music_band_049.jpg\" alt=\"Street performers in New Orleans\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_street_music_band_049.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_street_music_band_049-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_street_music_band_049-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA_New_Orleans_street_music_band_049-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Men with Big Balls (literally, giant ornaments swinging from their necks), faux mobile fortune-tellers and human statues \u2013 that\u2019s the kind of entertainment you can expect to see up and down Bourbon Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/small-group-travel-north-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: 6 REASONS TO DO A GROUP TOUR IN AMERICA (FROM AN AMERICAN GROUP TOUR SKEPTIC)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, over on Frenchmen Street, it\u2019s all about showcasing local talent. Not to undervalue the skill required to stand still for hours while painted head-to-toe, the vocal and musical gifts displayed along Frenchmen Street will actually leave you in awe and have you believing that New Orleans is home to the best vocalists on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Talented local musicians, southern flavours as well as multicultural dining, PLUS locally-made souvenirs &#8211; Frenchmen Street may not be \u2018better\u2019 or wilder than Bourbon Street, but it\u2019s definitely worth the short journey to discover a side of French New Orleans nightlife you don\u2019t see in the movies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore <a href=\"\/united-states\/new-orleans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Orleans &#8211; and beyond &#8211; on a small group adventure<\/a> with Intrepid now.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>All images by Ryan Bolton.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollywood films and every \u2018top things to do\u2019 list will tell you to head on over to Bourbon Street, however any local will advise you differently. 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