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Vieux Carré
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Local name for the French Quarter — literally 'old square'.
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The French Quarter, by its proper name. French for 'old square' — the original colonial grid laid out in 1718, bounded by Canal, Rampart, Esplanade and the river. Tourists say French Quarter; old-line locals, the preservation society, and anyone wanting to sound like they belong say Vieux Carré (pronounced roughly 'voo car-AY').
“There's also a classic cocktail called the Vieux Carré — rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, bitters — invented at the Hotel Monteleone.”
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There's also a classic cocktail called the Vieux Carré — rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, bitters — invented at the Hotel Monteleone.
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What does Vieux Carré mean?
It's the local name for New Orleans' French Quarter, literally meaning 'old square.'
Where does Vieux Carré come from?
It's French for 'old square,' reflecting the historic French roots of the New Orleans neighborhood.
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