Degas House

Nestled on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, the Degas House stands as a testament to the time when French impressionist painter Edgar Degas found inspiration in the vibrant city. This historic residence, where Degas lived and worked in the 1870s, now serves as a museum. Visitors can explore the studio where he created some of his works, gaining insight into the artist’s life and the cultural milieu of the Big Easy during that era. The house offers a tangible connection to Degas’s creative process and the unique atmosphere of 19th-century New Orleans.