Royal Street, New Orleans

It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.

Royal runs down through the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, and Lower Ninth Ward neighborhoods to the Jackson Barracks.

The Industrial Canal forms a gap in the street between the Bywater and Lower Ninth Ward neighborhoods.

[2] The portion of Rue Royale in the upper French Quarter (toward Canal Street) is known for its opulent antique shops and art galleries.

[5] Despite catastrophic effects of 2005's Hurricane Katrina in much of New Orleans, Royal Street was spared the flood, other than in the lower ninth ward.