Built in 1861, by local architect James Gallier, Jr. as his private family residence, this Victorian French Quarter townhouse exemplifies architectural features that are not only unique to New Orleans, but also innovative and advanced for the period. Marked by an iconic Paris Green gate, the Royal street home includes an ornate interior décor, running hot and cold water, experimental skylight, intact attached slave quarters, and classic courtyard.
City: New Orleans
Fri 20 Jun
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Gallier House
Enter an opulent era at Gallier Historic House and marvel at the Victorian furnishings and decor within this architectural gem. Completed in 1860, Gallier House was designed by famed Crescent City architect, James Gallier, Jr. As a family home, Gallier House showcases several engineering innovations, such as indoor plumbing with hot and cold running water and a double skylight. Using the original household inventory as a guide, period decorative arts reflect the Galliers’ refined taste. This comfortable lifestyle was made possible through the work of enslaved people, and later domestic servants, whose work and lives are also interpreted on tours.
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Kathryn H
Mar 2025
Fantastic docent who gave us so much interesting information. The house is just amazing, with so many ingenious innovations for the time.
608elliotg
Feb 2025
Found out about this house/tour through the TV show Interview With the Vampire and originally wanted to visit the house since the show is set there... and yes, it was very cool to stand in the house where Louis and Lestat lived, but I also learned so much about the history- not just of the house and the family and enslaved people that lived there, but the city as a whole. Our tour guide was wonderful and answered all our questions! We were able to use the bathroom and fill up water bottles while we waited and then we went through almost every room in the house + the courtyard. 10/10 experience!
NBee6
Feb 2025
My husband and I found this tour to be one of the best in the city. The house is beautiful with period furniture and accurate furnishings and details according to historic records. Our guide was personable and very knowledgeable on the history of the house and times. Highly recommended. (3/17/2024)
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