New Orleans

Louisiana

Degas House is a New Orleans Bed and Breakfast that showcases a masterpiece of hospitality and history. Home to the French Impressionist Master, Edgar Degas, the property boasts unparalleled luxury, security, and comfort for locals and vacationers alike. At Degas House, their goal is to provide guests with the best possible experience whether they are traveling for business or pleasure.

Degas House

Enjoy oak tree-lined Esplanade Avenue and discover the story of the French Creoles, including Edgar Degas and his maternal family, hosted by either a docent or the Great-Grand Nieces of the artist himself! This documented historical tour includes exploring both Degas houses, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and viewing the award-winning documentary "Degas in New Orleans, a Creole Sojourn". Also included is the Creole Neighborhood of Edgar Degas Walking Tour, which explores references to the neighborhood included in Degas' New Orleans letters. Book your spot today!

Edgar Degas House Museum Guided Tour

Enjoy oak tree-lined Esplanade Avenue and discover the story of the French Creoles, including Edgar Degas and his...

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As an art lover, I knew I needed to do this tour. Degas' great niece, Joanie, did a superb job of filling me in on the facts surrounding the artist's visit, his motivations for his various styles and subjects and some intriguing stories of family history. All helped orient me to the history, economies and cultural influences of NOLA in a fascinating way. My favorite tour by far! Thanks Joanie!

A rare and unique experience!

Enjoy the morning in New Orleans at the former home of French Impressionist Master, Edgar Degas, where guests will be served an incredible home-cooked Creole breakfast, accompanied by a guided tour of the 1850s Creole mansion where Edgar Degas created many of his most famous masterpieces. Hear intimate details about the historic home from the tour guide, Degas’ actual great-grandniece, or a docent. Book your spot today!

Edgar Degas House Tour & Creole Breakfast

Enjoy the morning in New Orleans at the former home of French Impressionist Master, Edgar Degas, where guests will be...

Not really knowing what to expect we arrived 15 minutes early as instructed for breakfast. The house was locked but someone cam to the front door in about 7-8 minutes and unlocked it for us. It was a nice sit down breakfast with about 8 other travelers which was nice to talk and get to know one another. The breakfast was truly five star and out hats off to the cooks. The tour itself was very informative and the guide did a really good job. If you are seeking food, culture, history and love art this is a great way to spend about three hours. Understand though you are going to be in a home from the 1700's so do not expect "spit & polish".

Edgar Degas

It was nice to learn about Degas’ ties with New Orleans, and also see the room which hosted him during his time in Louisiana.
There was a little too much focus on his brother’s infidelity; we would have preferred to learn more about the paintings he did here and a more detailed analysis of the letters or other first hand documents in which Degas described his time in NOLA.

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