Visite du cimetière Metairie de la Nouvelle-Orléans : millionnaires et mausolées
Description
Le cimetière de la Métairie est inscrit au Registre national des lieux historiques et figure fréquemment parmi les cimetières incontournables du monde. En vous promenant à l'ombre de près de 1000 arbres, vous verrez les tombeaux extravagants du fondateur de Popeyes, Al Copeland, de la fondatrice de Ruth Chris Steak House, Ruth Fertel, et de la romancière vampire Anne Rice. Vous verrez la pyramide gardée par un sphinx, la tombe d'inspiration islamique qu'un général confédéré a construite pour sa fille, la tombe du joueur abattu qui n'a jamais souri, la dame de Storyville qui a été évincée de sa tombe, et le célèbre ange pleureur baigné de bleu. Votre guide Sally Asher est passionnée par la révélation des histoires inhabituelles, scandaleuses et inédites de la Nouvelle-Orléans. Écrivain primé et photographe professionnel, Asher croit que l’histoire ne consiste pas seulement à énumérer des dates et des faits, mais aussi à établir une douce collision entre la vérité et le récit – des scandales et tout ! Cette visite dure environ 2 miles et dure 2 heures.
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Itinéraire
Le cimetière de Metairie (en fait situé à la Nouvelle-Orléans) abrite certaines des tombes en marbre et des œuvres d'art funéraires les plus élaborées et artistiques de la ville. Cet ancien hippodrome est inscrit au registre national des lieux historiques et est fréquemment classé parmi les meilleurs cimetières au monde. Le cimetière de Metairie a tout le monde, des politiciens aux musiciens de jazz, aux madames de Storyville aux chefs de la mafia, aux magnats du poulet frit, aux romanciers vampires, tous nichés ensemble dans un cadre pastoral de 127 acres entouré de pyramides brillantes, de temples grecs, de pavillons islamiques, de chiens qui pleurent , et des mausolées avec des anges pleureurs. Le cimetière de la Métairie n'est pas un lieu de sépulture, mais une destination de sépulture.
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Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(324)
This was literally the best tour of our trip. It is a must if you’re visiting New Orleans.
Sally was very informative and had interesting stories regarding Metairie as well as the other New Orlean's cemeteries. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven surfaces, grassy walking and no real seating for at least two hours. It was very hot the day we went but Sally brought umbrellas to use if needed.
Sally is an incredible wealth of information about cemeteries, burial, specific monuments, and more! We have been visiting New Orleans for years and learned SO much about this city we loved already. I would highly recommend for first time or seasoned visitors! We highly enjoyed seeing famous tombs as well as hearing about others new to us.
Bring an umbrella for shade ad wear sunblock bring water We did this in May it was hot. Ourtour guide also text us ahead of time and.provided information so helpful.
Sally is very knowledgeable and clearly loves what she does! She is interesting, engaging, and comfortable following the groups interests and questions wherever they lead instead of sticking to a script. She’s always incorporating new info from her research and interviews so I’d even go again in a few years.
Thank you so much - I do love it! I am so happy you enjoyed your tour.
Very knowledgeable tour guide. Great group. Local on a tour with a visiting friend - exceeded expectations.
Thank you so much. I love having locals on the tour. I am so happy y'all enjoyed your tour!
Red Sash Tours was absolutely fantastic. Sally was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history she shares. Her storytelling kept everyone interested from start to finish, and she answered every question with confidence and detail. One of the highlights was the crow feeding, which was such a unique experience. We also had the unexpected opportunity to enter a mausoleum using keys Sally had access to, which made the tour feel even more special and immersive. What really stood out was how much personal research and effort Sally has put into her work. She studies the stories herself and has interviewed many people to ensure accuracy and authenticity. You can genuinely feel her passion throughout the entire tour. I would highly recommend Red Sash Tours to anyone looking for a more thoughtful, authentic, and memorable experience over the standard tourist tours.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! I really appreciate the time and effort you put into it and I am so happy that you enjoyed your tour of Metairie Cemetery - and the crows!
When you choose a guide like Sally, you have learnt and benefited from New Orleans best. You owe it to yourself. Then buy her book. !
Thank you so much for your review! I am so happy you enjoyed your tour!
Every good cemetery review I read about before visiting NOLA said "Sally was amazing". Then during a food and history tour with Dr. Gumbo, I asked which cemetery tour he recommended. He too said 'Sally Asher'. So to Sally we went! And she did not disappoint. Sally is a wealth of knowledge on New Orleans history and customs. We really knew nothing before we came in and came out fascinated and ready to learn more! Wish we had more time to tour the other cemeteries. Thank you Sally!
I am so happy you enjoyed your tour. Dr. Gumbo food & cocktail tours are the best! Thank you so much for your kind review.
Sally is incredible! I so enjoyed our tour of the Metairie Cemetery. Sally is an extremely knowledgeable researcher and a charismatic and engaging guide. I can’t wait to come back and take another tour with her!
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed your tour - and look forward to seeing you next time you are in New Orleans!
