Discover the role the Mississippi River played in the founding and development of La Nouvelle Orleans, the oldest Historic District in the country. Learn about the City’s French and Spanish Heritage. Tour Jackson Square, one of the last remaining historical plazas in the country, on our French Quarter Walking Tour. Explore the Vieux Carre’s historical landmarks and view local architectural housing types such as the Creole Cottage and Shotgun House; Hear the legends of Pirates Alley, visit National Literary Landmarks . . .