City Guide: New Orleans (2004)

Situated in the state of Louisiana on the banks of the Mississippi, New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718, populated with Africans, given to the Spanish and eventually sold to the Americans. This colourful history has given birth to a beautiful, mutli cultural city. Follow traveller Justine Shapiro through the French Quarter, Warehouse District and Garden District to discover the history, drama and legend that is 'The Big Easy'.