New Orleans by tram

The St. Charles Streetcar Line starts at Bourbon St / Carondelet St and ends west at S Caliborne Ave.

This line is the most famous in the city, having been featured in the film A Streetcar Named Desire.

Note that the tram car used in the film A Streetcar Named Desire (1951 by Elia Kazan) is still in use on this line today!

Be careful at the start! The tram follows St Charles Avenue through the city's Central Business District and Lafayette Square.

The Lee Circle stop (close to the Waherouse District) is a good place to visit a museum located just around the corner.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art exhibits a vast collection of contemporary art. The museum features works mainly from the southern states of the USA. The works represent photography, sculpture and painting.

Exhibitions change regularly. Admission charge

If you feel like it, take a trip to the Art District. Situated to the east of the museum, this district is home to numerous art galleries and is a real cultural hotbed, the perfect continuation of your visit to the museum!

Back to the tram, and now for the main attraction of this itinerary.

Crossing the Garden District. This elegant district transports you out of time. The tramway is an essential part of the district.

It weaves its way between the opulent residences, enjoying the shade of the age-old oak trees...

The Garden District is also ideal for exploring by bike. If you're with family or friends, now's the time. What's more, there's a bike hire scheme (Blue Bike) run by the City of New Orleans (download the app).

The St Charles Inn Hotel is ideally located and offers good value for money. The spacious rooms are comfortable and decorated in a purely American style (carpeting and king-size bed). Breakfast is included in the room rate, and the hotel also has a car park.

After the green tram, now it's the turn of the ... red tram! Today's programme departs from the Canal stop near the Mississippi towards the north of the city.

Your first stop is at Chartres St / Camp St, from where you head up Chartres Street towards Jackson Square. You are now in the historic heart of New Orleans. The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, is bustling with activity day and night.

Jackson Square is one of the founding features of the city. In the middle stands the statue of Andrew Jackson (a soldier who repelled the onslaught of English fighters). To the north-west of the square is Saint Louis Cathedral, with its three bell towers.

For an original but rather expensive experience, you can visit the district on board a horse-drawn carriage, also departing from the square.

And if you fancy a bite to eat, there are plenty of restaurants and cafés in the area.

Muriel's restaurant, just off the square, serves excellent Creole cuisine. On Sundays, a pantagruesome jazz brunch is on offer - an experience not to be missed. Don't forget to book if you want to eat here.

Back in your magnificent red carriage towards City Park, the final stop on the line.

After crossing part of NOLA, you arrive in the City Park area. Here you are at the gateway to the city's largest park (bigger than Central Park in New York). The choice of activities is endless, from exploring the park to the MOMA museum and children's games - there's something for everyone!

Your tram journey comes to an end. New Orleans is a destination in a class of its own, and its tramway reflects the relaxing atmosphere of the South...

The 1896 O'Malley House Bed and Breakfast is renowned above all for the attention it gives to its guests. The welcome is truly remarkable. The focus on guests is evident at breakfast, with fresh produce on the menu. The rooms are of a decent size and quiet, and O'Malley House is a listed building. Please note that children under the age of 6 are not permitted.