Guided Tour of Edgar Degas House Museum

Highlights

  • Guided Tour by Degas Great Great

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  • The viewing of the Award Winning Documentary: "Degas in New Orleans: A Creole Sojourn"

  • The tour includes the viewing of both houses and the "Creole Neighborhood of Edgard Degas" based on the letter Degas wrote in New Orleans.

Summary

Edgar Degas the French Impressionist Master spent almost five months in New Orleans producing some of his most celebrated works: 18 paintings, 4 drawings and 5 letters. Enjoy oak tree lined Esplanade Avenue and discover the story of the French Creoles, including Edgar Degas and his maternal family, hosted by the Great-Grand Nieces of the artist himself. 

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Why take this tour?

This documented historical tour includes exploring both Degas houses and viewing the award winning documentary "Degas in New Orleans, a Creole Sojourn". Also included is the Creole Neighborhood of Edgar Degas Walking Tour, which explores references to the neighborhood included in Degas' New Orleans letters.

Includes Documentary, House and Neighborhood Walking Tour

What’s included?

  • - 2 hours includes the neighborhood walking tour.

  • - Gourmet Creole Breakfast with Bloody Mary and Mimosas are available at extra costs - reservation required by midnight of the following day.

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    Meeting Location at the corner of Jefferson & Hyde street; San Francisco Maritime History Park sign across from the Argonaut Hotel. GPS purposes: 2899 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 Please arrive at least 10 minutes earlier for your reserved departure time. 


About operator:

A New Orleans Bed and Breakfast, Degas House is home to the French Impressionist Master, Edgar Degas, and is a masterpiece of history and hospitality. Guests at Degas House experience an unforgettable taste of the legendary and luxurious Creole Lifestyle. The guest rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the historic New Orleans home. Rooms and suites are named for the Musson-Degas Family. An American breakfast is served daily at the property. When New Orleans weddings, special events, or meetings are in your plans, our lovely Courtyard and Grand Parlors will provide the perfect setting for unique and treasured memories.