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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gentilly,_New_OrleansGentilly, New Orleans - Wikipedia

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   Gentilly is a broad, predominantly middle-class and racially diverse section of New Orleans, Louisiana. The Gentilly neighborhood is bounded by Lake Pontchartrain to the north, France Road to the east, Bayou St. John to the west, and CSX Transportation railroad tracks to the south.

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3. www.neworleans.com › blog › postGuide to Gentilly | New Orleans

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Intersected by the long, neighborhood-spanning boulevard of Elysian Fields Avenue, Gentilly is home to many in New Orleans, lined with single-family houses and family-owned restaurants. Both locals and visitors can enjoy the beauty of Gentilly with a visit to Pontchartrain Park or the Lakefront, stopping in a neighborhood restaurant for a quick ...

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4. www.whereyat.com › to-do-gentilly-new-orleansTen Things to See & Do While in Gentilly | Where Y'at New Orleans

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   • Bayou St. John. Bayou St. John is one of the three bodies of water that frames Gentilly. This ever-flowing stream is the same one you see while riding your bike through City Park.
   • Levee Exhibit Hall and Garden. 5000 Warrington Dr., (504) 722-8172, levees.org. The Levee Exhibit Hall and Garden is a New Orleans museum dedicated to educating visitors on why the levees broke during Hurricane Katrina.
   • The Original Fiorella's Cafe. 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 309-0352, originalfiorellas.com. The Original Fiorella's is a New Orleans family-owned restaurant operating since 1985.
   • Pontchartrain Park. Pontchartrain Park is a sub-district of Gentilly with a large green space, golf course, baseball field, and playground. Hit some rounds on the golf course or stroll through the greens as your kids play in the jungle gym.

5. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 502045How 9 New Orleans Neighborhoods Got Their Names - Mental Floss

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   • BYWATER. Known for its colorful Spanish and French architecture, Bywater encompasses—but is not limited to—much of the Bywater Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
   • PIGEON TOWN. Located in the 17th Ward, Pigeon Town is a working-class nabe known for its concentration of musicians and artists. It’s also sometimes called Pension Town, usually by newcomers to the area, and there’s been great debate over which name came first and is therefore correct.
   • VIEUX CARRÉ. The oldest part of the city, Vieux Carré is perhaps better known as the French Quarter, and it literally translates to “old square” in French.
   • LITTLE WOODS. This one isn’t too strange if you look at its original name, Petit Bois: It’s a direct translation of Little Woods. What’s perhaps more of a mystery is the fact that there were no forests growing in this area when it was first developed by the French.

6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › New_OrleansNew Orleans/Gentilly – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Gentilly is about 3 miles north-east of the French Quarter. From out of town, drive in on Interstate 610, (a short-cut within the city of Interestate 10) While there are some bus routes along major avenues, it's best to have a car to get around in Gentilly.

7. experienceneworleans.com › gentillyGentilly | Experience New Orleans!

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   Gentilly, the long, graceful New Orleans neighborhood stretching from Esplanade Avenue up to the Industrial Canal, is an area much favored by retirees, families with young children, and those attending and affiliated with Dillard University, its chief landmark and pride.

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   Where is Gentilly New Orleans?

   • Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:33 AM by Lauren Saizan Gentilly is a broad neighborhood of New Orleans bound by Lake Pontchartrain to the north, Bayou St. John to the west, St. Roch to the south, and New Orleans East to the east.

   Guide to Gentilly | New Orleans

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   What is Gentilly Louisiana known for?

   • Gentilly is a broad, predominantly middle-class and racially diverse section of New Orleans, Louisiana. The Gentilly neighborhood is bounded by Lake Pontchartrain to the north, France Road to the east, Bayou St. John to the west, and CSX Transportation railroad tracks to the south.

   Gentilly, New Orleans - Wikipedia

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   What to do in the Gentilly neighborhood?

   • Watch as sailboats float by and take in the breeze off the water. There are plenty of great spots to choose from to watch the sun set on a great day in the neighborhood. Lauren Saizan is a New Orleans native raised in the Gentilly neighborhood.

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   What is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans?

   • The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. After New Orleans ( French: Nouvelle-Orléans) was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city developed around the Vieux Carré ("Old Square" in English), a central square.

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › French_QuarterFrench Quarter - Wikipedia

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   The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. After New Orleans (French: Nouvelle-Orléans) was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city developed around the Vieux Carré ("Old Square" in English), a central square.