Nollins, cradle of jazz

Jazz is so inextricably linked with New Orleans that it can create some unique scenes. For example, if you see a jazz parade (particularly around Tremé), it may be in honour of a musician who has just died...

As well as daily concerts, there are numerous festivals dedicated to jazz throughout the year. The best known is the Jazz Fest(New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival). The city's jazz calendar also includes the French Quarter Festival.

What's more, New Orleans is the birthplace of many internationally renowned artists. Louis Armstrong, Jon Batiste and Harry Connick Junior were all born here and have all contributed to the city's reputation.

The New Orleanstourist office keeps an up-to-date music calendar for the city. Jazz concerts are listed there.

Finally, there is a museum dedicated to jazz music.

TheNew Orleans Jazz Museum, established in 1961, devotes its exhibitions (some of them interactive) to this musical genre. You'll find the largest collection of jazz instruments in the world (clarinets, trumpets, saxophones, cornets, trombones).

The museum houses over 10,000 photographs tracing the development of music in the city.

Every evening, the city transforms itself into a huge jazz club, with clubs, music bars and concert halls all around.

Of course, the French Quarter is a must, with its legendary Bourbon Street. However, the latter has become very touristy, which has caused it to lose some of its soul.

If you're looking for quality jazz and popular venues, head for Frenchmen Street. Here in the Marigny district, you're in the temple of jazz!

If you want to get off the beaten track, there are some lesser-known addresses in the Tremé district. This more deprived part of the city has been famous ever since a TV series was dedicated to it, Tremé (2010). If you come to this area after dark, take a taxi.

Either way, you'll almost always hear jazz around the corner. The heart of Nollins beats to the rhythm of its street musicians.

New Orleans has an incredible number of jazz clubs. Some are true benchmarks. The two districts with the most must-see venues are the French Quarter and the Faubourg Marigny.

Preservation Hall: this is the club that promotes and preserves traditional New Orleans jazz. A must for music lovers, the city's most emblematic venue! This famous address dates back to 1961. Head for Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.

Fritzel's European Jazz Pub : located in a historic building on Bourbon Street dating back to 1831. The club has been in existence since 1969, making it one of the oldest in the city. What's more, with its small size and proximity to excellent musicians, the place has an incredible atmosphere.

The Spotted Cat Music Club: if you're looking for a typical venue with a great atmosphere, then you're welcome. The musicians are talented and the customers are passionate about jazz! The bar is located in the faubourg Marigny on Frenchmen Street.