Madame John's Legacy in New Orleans, LA is a nationally registered landmark located on Dumaine Street in the
French Quarter where it is easy to imagine history as it once was. This restored building complex is an excellent example of the architecture of the late 1700's in Louisiana. Its Creole influences as well as the colorful history are what make Madame John's Legacy a must-see on your New Orleans vacation.
There are actually three buildings that make up the complex but only the main house is open for touring by the public. This two-story home employs strong masonry work in the basement area and serves as a solid foundation. You can also see the courtyard area now full of flowers and other plants but once had served as a servant's work area. The main areas were on the upper floor due to the typical flooding of the area in the late 1700's.
It was said that this home with the West Indies architecture was owned by a French sea captain who willed it to his mistress on his death bed. Many other colorful visitors have passed through Madame John's home and you can learn more about them and the history of the area through the different displays and exhibits on hand in the home.
Prices for touring Madame John's Legacy are quite reasonable and fit well within any traveler's budget; adults are only $3 and seniors and students are only $2. Open from Tuesday through Sunday, barring any legal holidays, this home is well worth the price and you will come away with a broader understanding of not only the home's history but also why there is such an appeal about the
French Quarter and New Orleans.
