Algiers is a neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is across the Mississippi River from the rest of New Orleans. Connected to the city by bridge and Ferry, it has attractions, restaurants, and bed & breakfasts in an area an easy trip to central New Orleans while retaining some of the feel of a small Louisiana town. Settled in 1719 across the Mississippi from the old city of New Orleans, Algiers is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods; New Orleans annexed Algiers in 1870.

The older section, Algiers Point, is of the most interest to visitors. Algiers point is accessible by ferry (free for pedestrians in both directions, $1 for cars leaving Algiers) going back and forth across the river to the foot of Canal Street, the boundary between New Orleans French Quarter and Central Business District. The beautiful views from the ferry are worth the trip in themselves.

Natives of Algiers are known as "Algerins" (said "AL-jer-eens").

See & Do

 • 233 Newton: the colorful floats for many of the parades of New Orleans Mardi Gras are made here. Tours are given. It's a short distance up river from the ferry landing.
 • Old Courthouse
 • Walking tours of 19th century architecture and the "jazz trail" where such Algerine jazz pioneers as Red Allen lived and played.

Links

 • Algiers Point - the hidden gem and oldest neighborhood in New Orleans 
 • Algiers Online
 • Algiers Point Association