Tremé
Just north of the French Quarter, Tremé is where the music never stops and the history runs deep. Sunday gatherings in Congo Square helped shape the sound that became jazz, and the Mardi Gras Indians have called these streets home for generations. Whether you’re buying or selling, Rêve knows this neighborhood.
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Tremé Neighborhood
Where Jazz
Was Born
Often called the oldest Black neighborhood in America, Tremé is one of the most culturally significant places in the country.
Founded in the early 19th century just north of the French Quarter, it was home to free people of color who built a community unlike any other in antebellum America. Congo Square, now part of Louis Armstrong Park, is where enslaved and free Black New Orleanians gathered on Sundays to play music and keep African traditions alive. Those gatherings are widely credited as a root of jazz. The Mardi Gras Indian tradition, with its handmade suits and street performances, began here and continues today.
To live in Tremé is to live inside the history the rest of the world comes to New Orleans to experience. Creole cottages, shotguns, and condos offer a range of price points, and demand is consistent.
Why People Love
Life in Tremé
Music & Culture
Louis Armstrong Park, home to Congo Square, sits at the neighborhood’s heart. The Backstreet Cultural Museum documents the history of Mardi Gras Indians, second lines, and jazz funerals. Brass bands play throughout the neighborhood, and second line parades wind through the streets on Sunday afternoons for much of the year.
Dining & Local Spots
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, opened in 1941 and made famous by the late Chef Leah Chase, is one of the most historically significant restaurants in America. Lil’ Dizzy’s Café on Esplanade serves classic New Orleans breakfast and lunch that draws regulars from across the city. The French Quarter and Marigny put dozens more options within easy walking distance.
Community & Events
The Mardi Gras Indians suit up on Mardi Gras Day and Super Sunday. Social aid and pleasure clubs organize second line parades through the fall and spring. Armstrong Park offers open green space and the historic Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
Location & Walkability
The French Quarter is a five-minute walk, and the Marigny and CBD are within easy reach. The Lafitte Greenway, a 2.6-mile trail connecting Tremé to Mid-City, gives cyclists and pedestrians a car-free corridor. Rampart Street connects residents to transit across the city.
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