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The Presbytère

The Presbytère was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana’s singular past and its vibrant present.

The Presbytère, originally called Casa Curial or “Ecclesiastical House,” was built on the site of the residence, or presbytère, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum.

Louisiana State Museum: The New Orleans Five
  1. Cabildo
  2. The Presbytère
  3. The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint
  4. The 1850 House
  5. Madame John's Legacy