The Cabildo museum and French Market

Touring the museum was on my list

and they had tons of art, artifacts and information

from the Indians in Louisianna and all the

history in between.

It was very fascinating.

The museum is located next to the St. Louis cathedral.

 So I couldn't resist a do-over of the cathedral which is

beautiful without all the stages and cables that were being erected for

Mardi Gras and Superbowl when I was here last.

And this is the view from Artillery Park without a bunch

of peeps and junk in the way.

Timing is everything.

 I decided I needed to cruise on over to the French Market 

and this golden statue of Joan of Arc greets you as you stroll 

down the thoroughfare. The 

statue was presented to the city by Charles de Gaulle in 1959.

The French Market is actually a flea market and I couldn't

resist this wine glass. 

bwahahahaha!!!

 Returning to our abode I was shocked when I found that the

street was basically people free

and the blue and white building just begging to 

be photographed.

I adore the rustic-ness.

And the architecture.

and the balconies - make you swoon.