This famous landmark facing the Mississippi River is surrounded by historic buildings like St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo and the Presbytere. Located on Decatur Street, the square has now turned into an open-air artist colony where local artists draw, paint, sculpt and create caricatures and display their works on the iron fence. This park is a bustling place of creativity and history.

Walk around to watch this interesting cultural center of the city. 

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• Entry is free.

• Daylight Savings time: 8 am to 7 pm
• Winter: 8 am to 6 pm

• Decatur at St. Peter bus stop
• Decatur at Dumaine bus stop
• Toulouse Tram Station

• Tableu Restaurant
• Cafe Pontalba
• Cafe Du Monde
• Stanley Restaurant
• Tujague’s Restaurant
• Gumbo Shop
• Corner Oyster House

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