About Napoleon House
The Napoleon House in New Orleans’ French Quarter stands as a evocative testament to the city’s romantic past and enduring connection to European history. Built in 1797 for Mayor Nicholas Girod, this Spanish Colonial landmark gained its name from an unfulfilled 1821 plot to rescue Napoleon Bonaparte from exile and bring him to New Orleans, giving the building an air of intrigue that persists to this day. With its weathered walls, uneven floors, and peeling plaster deliberately preserved, the interior emanates an authentic sense of faded elegance and atmospheric decay that transports visitors through time. For over a century, it has been renowned for its muffuletta sandwiches and signature Pimm’s Cups served in a candlelit setting where classical music plays softly beneath slowly turning ceiling fans. The building’s courtyard, with vine-covered walls and terracotta tile, offers a secluded Mediterranean-like retreat from the bustle of the Quarter, creating an experience that embodies New Orleans’ unique blend of European heritage, culinary tradition, and atmospheric preservation.
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