Books · French Quarter
Crescent City Books
on French Quarter, with 6 more shops within a short walk
ABAA-member bookshop in one bright room on Chartres, with collectible first editions, used titles, new local-interest books, and vintage New Orleans maps and prints.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near The Historic New Orleans Collection (6 min walk) and Woldenberg Park (6 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- The Quarter is best on foot. The Riverfront streetcar runs along the river side of the Quarter past the French Market.
- French Quarter shops
- Most shops open around 10am and close around 6pm daily; the French Market flea market keeps market hours.
Shops a few minutes away
All of French Quarter →- Angela King GalleryGalleries · 241 Royal St2 min walk
- Beckham's BookshopBooks · 228 Decatur St2 min walk
- Royal AntiquesFurniture · 309 Royal St2 min walk
- Sazerac HouseSpecialty · 101 Magazine St3 min walk
- Meyer the HatterMenswear · 120 St Charles Ave4 min walk
- Martin Lawrence GalleriesGalleries · 433 Royal St4 min walk
Before you go
What are Crescent City Books's hours?
Crescent City Books is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Crescent City Books?
Crescent City Books is at 240 Chartres St in French Quarter, New Orleans. It's near The Historic New Orleans Collection (6 min walk).
Where can I park near Crescent City Books?
The closest option for French Quarter is The Quarter is best on foot. The Riverfront streetcar runs along the river side of the Quarter past the French Market.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from RTA.
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