Useful and cultural information > Getting to New Orleans

How to get to and around New Orleans: https://www.neworleans.com/plan/transportation/

Security measures regarding entry requirements in the United States change quite often. Be sure to check the website of the United States' embassy in France for the latest information.

In addition to a biometric passport, travelers will also need to fill out an ESTA electronic travel authorization, which must be completed online and exclusively on the official ESTA website.

Be careful of illegal ESTA websites (which are unfortunately easy to come across when googling for ESTA) which are much more expensive. The ESTA application must be made at least 72 hours before departure, the earlier the better. The response is usually immediate. If a request is put on hold, you must consult your file on the official website (you do not receive anything by email).

A few helpful cultural/travel website:

https://www.visittheusa.fr/destination/la-nouvelle-orleans

https://www.authentikusa.com/fr-fr/guides-voyage/tourisme-nouvelle-orleans

https://www.amb-usa.fr/louisiane/nouvelle-orleans/

https://www.lonelyplanet.fr/destinations/amerique/usa/nouvelle-orleans

Mardi gras is a unique event from January 6 to February 13: https://www.neworleans.com/events/holidays-seasonal/mardi-gras/

Have a good trip!