French Quarter
geographical name
variants
or Vieux Carré
ˌv(y)ü-kä-ˈrā 
ˌvyœ-
a neighborhood and entertainment district of New Orleans, Louisiana, that borders on the Mississippi River and is famous for its bars, jazz clubs, restaurants, and Creole architecture
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“French Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20Quarter. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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