Esplanade Avenue

Part way up Esplanade, Genny’s favorite bike ride in New Orleans. The view is near the Degas House and not far from Cafe Degas, Genny’s favorite French bistro in town.

Esplanade Avenue was an important 18th century portage route of trade between Bayou St. John, which linked to Lake Pontchartrain, and the Mississippi River. Many 19th century mansions still line the street. It was the “millionaires row” for the Creole section of the City, much as St. Charles Avenue was for the Anglophile section of Uptown New Orleans. It runs from the River to City Park.