Located at 2306 Esplanade Ave in New Orleans, Louisiana lies the Degas House, where the famous French Impressionist painter, Edgar Degas stayed for a few months during 1872 – 1873 with his family, the Musson’s.
The Degas House is located approximately 11 blocks north of the French Quarter – a short five minute, $5 taxi ride from the French Quarter for two people.
Joan, Edgar Degas’ great grand niece, hosts a guided tour of the Degas House explaining the lengthy background of Edgar Degas and the Musson family while simultaneously explaining the history of the surrounding area during the late 1800s.
At the start of the tour, a 20 minute video entitled “Degas in New Orleans, a Creole Sojourn” is presented, where you’ll discover exactly who Edgar Degas was, what type of art work made him famous, and why this French born artist visited his family in New Orleans.
Art lovers, gossipers, and anyone who’s ever imagined what’s inside a grand New Orleans mansion will LOVE this tour. The family history that Joan explains will leave tour-goer’s mouths dropped to the floor as this family’s drama is similar to that of a soap opera! You will also get to see a few locations within the house where Edgar Degas created his famous paintings and for the lucky, you’ll get a peek inside some of this Bed & Breakfast’s bedrooms, which may inspire your next stay in New Orleans.
Degas House Historic Home, Courtyard & Inn offers guests Bed & Breakfast accommodations, guided tours, and plenty of space for meetings, weddings, and events.
Tours are given by appointment only and all proceeds benefit the non-profit Edgar Degas Foundation, which educates and preserves the history of Edgar Degas. Suggested donations are $10 for Adults, $8 for Senior Citizens, and $5 for Children/Students. For tour reservations, please call 504.821.5009.
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