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Bienvenue! Welcome to ‘Jane Says’ a regular blog from Historian Jane that dives into the history, culture, and food of New Orleans.

Anne Rice Tour

Why Take The Unofficial Anne Rice Tour When You're In New OrleansThe unofficial Anne Rice tour in the Garden District is a must-do for fans of the celebrated author's work. Anne shared her world with her readers giving us some of the most famous and infamous...

The Garden District: A Tour Of Its Most Famous Columns

The Garden District: A Tour Of Its Most Famous Columns

Get To Know Your Columns   Doric Columns Of The Garden District The Garden District of New Orleans is famous for its stately mansions, large shade trees, and some of the most beautiful homes in the city. No visit to New Orleans is complete without taking the...

Shotgun Houses in New Orleans

Shotgun Houses in New Orleans

The Shotgun House   New Orleans and architecture go together like beans and rice. The Big Easy is a city with a strong identity to its buildings and architecture. New Orleans has many types of architecture that span over 300 years. From the humble Creole Cottage...

Top 10 Things To Do In New Orleans

Top 10 Things To Do In New Orleans

New Orleans is a city that has so much going on with over 300 years of history, food, music, and culture. With so much to see and do, it can overwhelm on how to make the most of your New Orleans experience. This list is to help you check off the “must-see/do” while...

The Legend of the Cornstalk Fence

The Legend of the Cornstalk Fence

The Ultimate Guide To The Cornstalk Fences In New Orleans And Beyond"The most famous piece of cast iron in New Orleans"If you walk down the 900 block of Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, sits a unique home that stands out amid the French and Spanish...

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