The Lanaux Mansion
Degas House
The Lanaux Mansion
General Robert E . Lee . Some even claim there ’ s a ghost among its distinguished list of guests .
The Lanaux Mansion is situated perfectly in the French Quarter on the corner of Chartres and Esplanade , two of the most historic streets in New Orleans . Experience undisturbed privacy in the old-world atmosphere of your suite , or relax in the peaceful Victorian Garden by the oak-draped avenue . thelanauxmansion . com
The world-renowned Degas House , is the only home or studio of the French Impressionist Master anywhere in the world that is open to the public . Degas ’ mother was a Creole woman from New Orleans and Degas painted 18 paintings on an extended visit here to his maternal family home in 1872 .
The house today serves as a Historic Bed and Breakfast and a Historic House Museum . The house is on the National Register of Historic Places . Additionally , the Degas House has recently been added to a group of French Landmark Houses
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around the world , including 236 other “ Maisons des Illustres ” ( Houses of the Illustrious ) Landmark Houses , including the houses of Joan of Arc , Napoleon , the French Impressionists , Jules Verne , General Charles de Gaulle , The Count of Monte Cristo , Yves St . Laurent , Madame Curie , Eric Satie and others . Degas House is one of two houses in the U . S . to be included and one of four houses in the world to be included outside of France and the French territories .
Guests at Degas House experience an unforgettable taste of the legendary Creole lifestyle . Hot Creole breakfast and brunch are served daily with such offerings as Crawfish Etouffe Omelettes and Bananas Foster French Toast . Of course , Mimosas and Bloody Marys are also included . Additionally , our guided tours are offered to the public and included in all bed and breakfast stays . Let one of Degas ’ great-grandnieces take you through a two-hour timeline of Degas ’ life and the impact his New Orleans visit had on
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