The Old Ursuline Convent was erected in 1745 and occupied until 1824 by Ursuline nuns as a convent, orphanage and school for girls. This historic …
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Dec 4, 2024
Took a tour of the only surviving building from the French colonial period. Our guide Sarah was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about both the convent and museum. It’s very peaceful and a lovel… Full review by Foodange
Dec 3, 2024
This is probably not on the to-do-list of most visitors to New Orleans, but if you want a glimpse of the real history of the city, it's a must! The buildings are beautiful and full of the story of t… Full review by susancK5967HW
Sep 10, 2024
We didn’t actually get to visit the grounds because of Francine but we saw the outside as part of the Haunted Pub Crawl! The story connected to this place is truly entertaining and a little hard to b… Full review by tjbcox23
1-2 hours, depending on how carefully you read the plaques and other informational material. The day we went, there was a volunteer docent on duty who explained the history, …
1-2 hours, depending on how carefully you read the plaques and other informational material. The day we went, there was a volunteer docent on duty who explained the history, pointed out architectural details, etc. This added some time to the tour also. It was worth it, however.
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