Why is There such a Strong French Influence in New Orleans?

Old Building French Quarter Dumaine Street New Orleans Louisiana

New Orleans is a city like no other. It’s an American town that looks antebellum, sings Spanish, prays in Caribbean, and eats African. But one of the biggest influences in the area is the French. Birthplace of Louis Armstrong, Reese Witherspoon, and even Star Trek’s Captain Benjamin Sisko – New Orleans is proud of … Read more