B and W Courtyards Bed and Breakfast
This boutique Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of New Orleans' historic Faubourg Marigny, adjacent to the French Quarter and four blocks from the French Market, three blocks from the Frenchman Street jazz clubs.
2425 Chartres Street 
New Orleans, LA 70117
(800) 585-5731; (504) 324-3396



Here are some helpful links for planning your trip to New Orleans. If you have any questions about certain festivals or happenings around the city, feel free to ask us for any recommendations or clarifications. You'll also find a calendar of upcoming events near the bottom of the page.
Music Links
The music scene in New Orleans is second to none, and B&W Courtyards is right in the middle of the scene. Use these links to find the music you want to hear while you're in town.  Remember anything listed in the French Quarter or Marigny Neighborhoods is only a short walk from our B&B!

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Cuisine Links
As a cultural hub between Europe, the Caribbean and North America, New Orleans Cuisine blends a variety of traditions to create a tradition that is second to none. Despite the oil spill, Louisiana's seafood is as safe to eat as ever. Check out these blogs to find exactly where you'd like to quell your appetite for our signature gumbo and seafood dishes.

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Festival Links
From Mardi Gras to Jazzfest, no city parties like New Orleans. Check out these links for what's happening in New Orleans during your stay at B&W Courtyards.

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Calendar of Events In New Orleans
For More Information, Visit www.nola.com/festivals

June

June 4-5
New Orleans Oyster Festival Oyster-eating and shucking contests, largest oyster contest, oyster dishes from local restaurants, music.
500 block of Decatur Street, New Orleans, neworleansoysterfestival.org.

June 11-12
French Market Creole Tomato Festival The 25th annual celebration of the Creole tomato, with cooking demos, tomato tastings, food and music. Held in conjunction with the Louisiana Seafood Festival and the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival.
French Market, New Orleans, 522.2621, frenchmarket.org.
June 11-12
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival Food, cooking demos, crafts, Cajun and zydeco music, including performances by three Grammy Award winners: Terrance Simien, BeauSoleil and Chubby Carrier. Held in conjunction with the Creole Tomato Festival and the Louisiana Seafood Festival.
Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 558.6100, cajunzydecofest.com.
June 11-12
Louisiana Seafood Festival Cooking demos, food, music and crafts. Held in conjunction with the Creole Tomato Festival and the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival.
Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 286.8736.

JULY

July 1-3
Essence Music Festival Concerts, food, empowerment seminars, vendors.
Louisiana Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, essencemusicfestival.com.

AUGUST

Aug. 4-7
Satchmo Summerfest Music festival celebrating Louis Armstrong with concerts, seminars, kids� activities, the Satchmo Club Strut and a second-line parade.
Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 522.5730, fqfi.org/satchmosummerfest.
Aug. 6
White Linen Night Coordinated gallery openings, with a street party featuring performances, food and music.
Contemporary Arts Center and Warehouse Arts District, New Orleans, 528.3805.


Sept. 1-5
Southern Decadence Gay and lesbian fest with dances, street parties, talent shows, costume contest and a parade.
French Quarter, New Orleans, 529.2107, southerndecadence.net.

June 4-5

New Orleans Oyster Festival 

Oyster-eating and shucking contests, largest oyster contest, oyster dishes from local restaurants, music.

500 block of Decatur Street, New Orleans, neworleansoysterfestival.org.


June 11-12

French Market Creole Tomato Festival 

The 25th annual celebration of the Creole tomato, with cooking demos, tomato tastings, food and music. Held in conjunction with the Louisiana Seafood Festival and the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival.

French Market, New Orleans, 522.2621, frenchmarket.org.


June 11-12

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival 

Food, cooking demos, crafts, Cajun and zydeco music, including performances by three Grammy Award winners: Terrance Simien, BeauSoleil and Chubby Carrier. Held in conjunction with the Creole Tomato Festival and the Louisiana Seafood Festival.

Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 558.6100, cajunzydecofest.com.


June 11-12

Louisiana Seafood Festival 

Cooking demos, food, music and crafts. Held in conjunction with the Creole Tomato Festival and the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival.

Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 286.8736.


July


July 1-3

Essence Music Festival 

Concerts, food, empowerment seminars, vendors.

Louisiana Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, essencemusicfestival.com.


September


Aug. 4-7

Satchmo Summerfest 

Music festival celebrating Louis Armstrong with concerts, seminars, kids' activities, the Satchmo Club Strut and a second-line parade.

Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 522.5730, fqfi.org/satchmosummerfest.


Aug. 6

White Linen Night 

Coordinated gallery openings, with a street party featuring performances, food and music.

Contemporary Arts Center and Warehouse Arts District, New Orleans, 528.3805.


September


Sept. 1-5

Southern Decadence 

Gay and lesbian fest with dances, street parties, talent shows, costume contest and a parade.

French Quarter, New Orleans, 529.2107, southerndecadence.net