Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Accommodations: Bed and Breakfast, 9 Bedrooms, 10+ Baths (Sleeps 26-30)
Step into the past at the Edgar Degas House, once home to the renowned French Impressionist Master. The resplendent hallway from a past era invites you into the elegant house where the artist lived and painted in 1872-73. This New Orleans landmark is the only home or studio of Degasin the world open to visitors and stands as America's most treasured piece of Impressionist history.
A large collection of reproductions from his world-famous paintings, including many of those done in New Orleans, adorn the hallways and rooms of this grand old home. The common spaces of the house, including "Atelier Edgar (Edgar's Studio), the original room believed to be Degas' bedroom and art studio, are open to the public.
A complete restoration of the entire house has brought back eminence and dignity to this historic landmark. Acute attention to the original floor-plans enabled the house to resume its once majestic characteristics. Historic authenticity is reflected throughout the home's interior and exterior including the color selections of the rooms, which were guided by Degas letters home from New Orleans as well as actual paintings he did in the house.
As accommodations for special guests, for an elegant and intimate event, unique meeting space, or an afternoon spent viewing the house and strolling through its classic New Orleans neighborhood, our museum quality, award-winning house has never failed to impress our visitors and guests.
The Degas House is located in a residential area and therefore is comfortably removed from the heart of the city, while nearly devoid of traffic and noise pollution. About two miles from the Degas House you will find the large and beautiful City Park and New Orleans Museum of Art, while two miles in the other direction one will find the historic French Quarter for which New Orleans is known around the world. Our location is ideally situated to offer the peace and quiet of a bed and breakfast while close to some of New Orleans' most famous attractions.
The Degas House offers nine rooms: Four Garrett rooms, two Queen Rooms, and three Suites including the Honeymoon Suite "Estelle", and two large two-room suites that come complete with Jacuzzi bathrooms. Rooms have their own air conditioning systems and bathrooms. The rates include breakfast every morning, free parking, and two complimentary tickets for a tour of the house.
Come and experience New Orleans from the same perspective as the artist himself!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Each room has its own Air Conditioning/Heater unit
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Each room has TV/Cable Satellite
- VCR
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: William Bell, Mathilde, and Paw Paw Room all have individual kitchens-
- Shared Kitchen: 3rd Floor Kitchen- our Hospitality Room is for all Garrett Rooms to use.
- Refrigerator: Each Queen/King Suite has refriderator in room
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony: Estelle and Mathilde Suites have private balconies overlooking Esplanade Ave. William Bell has balcony overlooking the courtyard.
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Telephone with voice mail and free local calls, Featured Degas House Reproductions, Expanded Continental and Creole Breakfast, 24 hour gratis beverages, Private Balconies in Suites, Fireplaces and Chandeliers, Cable TV and VCR, Shared use of Full Kitchen, Linens and Laundry Service provided, Washer and Dryer, Jacuzzi Tubs, Off-Street Parking, Free WiFi, Computer Modem Hook-Ups, Gift Shop, Tour of the House included in Room Rate
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Great Shopping, Incredible Restaurants and Cafes, Tours, Art Galleries, Carriage Rides, Horse Races at the Fair Grounds, Wonderful Live Music Venues, Zoo, Aquarium, The French Market, Amusement Parks and Horseback Riding are also available at City or Audubon Park
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Garret Rooms .......................... $149/night.
Josephine/Desiree Rooms ............... $225/night.
Estelle/Mathilde/William Bell Suites .. $250/night.
Please call us to confirm your room rate.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
David’s passion for the grand houses of New Orleans led him to purchase the Edgar Degas house in 1993, restoration took place in 1995 and opened in 1996 as the “Degas House Historic Home and Courtyard Inn.” The Edgar Degas foundation was established in 1995 as a 501C3 non-profit organization, whose educational mission includes preserving the legacy of Degas worldwide.
The French Minister of Culture presented David the award of Chevalier (photo) in the French National Order of Arts and Letters in March 2009, for his accomplishments in furthering French culture in New Orleans and preserving French Heritage through his work on the Degas House.
Currently, David is working with the American Association of Museums, who have invited Degas House to participate and is currently involved in the Museum Assessment program, evaluating Degas House for accreditation as a “Historic House Museum.”
Besides flying, David enjoys skiing and water sports, and traveling, especially Europe and the Greek Islands. At home, David enjoys hosting parties at the Degas House.
Why the Owner Chose New Orleans
My passion for the grand houses of New Orleans stems from having lived on Historic Esplanade Avenue as a child, in my ancestral maternal families’ home, only blocks from the degas house.
The Unique Benefits of this Bed and Breakfast
“After traveling much of the world, I have attempted to incorporate many of the experiences I’ve had, to reflect the Degas House as more than a place to visit or spend the night, but to create a true, authentic experience for the most savvy and educated traveler interested in a unique travel adventure, while maintaining a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Our guests truly feel at home with not only the house, but also the history that unfolded here within our 4 walls.
Tours include a viewing of the award winning film of Degas time in New Orleans and are often guided by a Degas direct decedent The Property has been restored to reflect the backgrounds of the Masterpieces created by Edgar Degas during his time in the house
Weekenders enjoy sumptuous Creole Breakfast wifi, local phone calls. weekday continental breakfasts and secured off street parking are all included in the price.
Property Photos
- Degas House - New Orleans Vacation Rental
- Grand Parlor - New Orleans Vacation Rental
- The Estelle Suite - New Orleans Vacation Rental
- Dining Area- Overlooks the Courtyard
- Desiree Queen Suite
- Garrett Room- no view, 4 Rooms Available- each private bathrooms and showers
- William Bell- 2 seperate room suite- King size bed and Full size bed, kitchen
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