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Welcome to the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America! As you browse the site, you will learn about the heritage of French-speaking North America, as well as about its history and diversity. Get to know the people who preserve and cherish it, discover the places where it finds expression and become familiar with the trends that have shaped and influenced its evolution throughout history.
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By Clermont, Guy
Beauregard Town District of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Unlike the famous "Vieux Carré" (Old Square) in New Orleans, the Beauregard Town district of Baton Rouge is still little known even though it is a rare example of French urban planning in the United States. Visitors to the area can feast their eyes on a vast palette of colours and architectural styles as they stroll along the narrow, shady streets of the precinct. The district reflects the unique history of this state capital over which no fewer than seven national flags have flown... not to mention the famous Indian "red stick" which gave the city its name. In 1980, this exceptional urban architectural heritage site was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places.
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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