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Specials

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Reservations

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Thank you for your interest in the Degas House in New Orleans, Louisiana.
There are 2 easy ways to secure reservations for your stay:
Book Online Now.
This method will provide immediate confirmation of your room reservation. If your requested room type or dates of stay are not available, you may contact the resort directly.
Or call our office [...]

Accolades

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Calling Cards
The National Register of Historic Places, United States of America
Louisiana Preservation Alliance, The National Trust for Historic Preservation,
Awarded Excellence In Restoration
The City of New Orleans, Golden Hammer Award for Historic Preservation
The New Orleans Historic Districts Landmarks Commission, Awarded Purple Rating, One of only six in New Orleans
Degas In New Orleans: A Creole Sojourn, An [...]

Blog

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Reservation Policies

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

One night deposit required.
Room rates are based on double occupancy; there is a fee of $25 per additional person per room.
Cancellation policy: you must notify us 14 days prior to arrival in order to receive refund less cancellation fee of $40.
Reservations made less than 14 days before arrival require advance payment of entire balance.  This [...]

Meetings & Events

Friday, October 16th, 2009

New Orleans Most Unique Meeting and Event Space
From New Orleans weddings that hearts remember to meetings that accomplish missions … your next special event will be an extraordinary event surrounded with the restored beauty of the Degas House. Highlighted by reflecting sunlight from sweeping windows, the Degas House provides an exquisite setting and impeccable service [...]

The Film

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Synopsis:
The scandals and tragedies that devastated the lost Civil War South impacted the life of Edgar Degas in ways left unexplored until now. Take an intimate look into the lives of Degas and his maternal Creole family, the Mussons, during Edgar’s five-month sojourn into the Reconstruction New Orleans of 1872. Pull back the curtains that [...]

Degas Foundation

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Founded in 1995, the non-profit Edgar Degas Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the French Impressionist Master, Edgar Degas, and serving as a cultural resource center for the public. The Foundation adopted two goals from its onset to achieve this mission.
The first goal was the restoration of the Musson-Degas Home located at 2306 Esplanade Avenue.

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FAQ

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

How far away is the Degas House from the French Quarter?
It’s approximately 11 blocks away.
Can I walk to the French Quarter?
  And if not…What mode of transportation do I use to get to the Quarter?
The walk to the French Quarter is very pleasant because Esplanade Avenue is such a beautiful boulevard.

There is a bus [...]

Weddings

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Historic New Orleans Courtyard Wedding Venue
We strive to make your New Orleans Wedding a Masterpiece at the DEGAS HOUSE, the only home or studio of the French Impressionist Master, Edgar Degas, open to the public anywhere in the world. The DEGAS HOUSE is available for New Orleans courtyard wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal brunches, luncheons and [...]