In short
- Gallier House was used for exterior shots.
- The real LaLaurie Mansion is located nearby.
- Tours focus on 1860s history, not the TV show.
In this article
Many fans of the hit television series visit the French Quarter looking for recognizable landmarks. The show features a heavily fictionalized version of Madame LaLaurie. The television production used Gallier House to represent her infamous home.
What is the Gallier House American Horror Story Coven connection?
The show used the exterior of Gallier House to stand in for Madame LaLaurie's mansion.
When filming the Coven season, the production team selected 1132 Royal Street for exterior shots. The Paris Green gate and 1860s architecture fit the visual style of the series. Interior scenes were filmed on a soundstage.
Is Gallier House the real LaLaurie Mansion?
No, the actual LaLaurie Mansion is located down the street from Gallier House.
Gallier House is often mistaken for the real site because of the television show. James Gallier Jr. built his home in 1860. This was decades after the events associated with Delphine LaLaurie. The actual LaLaurie Mansion is a different building in the French Quarter.
Do tours cover the television show?
No, guided tours at Gallier House focus entirely on authentic 19th-century history.
Admission is by guided tour only, lasting 45 to 60 minutes. Docents discuss the life of the Gallier family and the enslaved people who lived there. The tour does not cover American Horror Story or its fictionalized events.
Can you take photos of the filming location?
Yes, you can take photos of the exterior anytime, and non-flash photography is allowed inside.
Fans often take pictures of the exterior courtyard gate seen in the series. During the guided tour, you may take photos of the interior rooms. You cannot use a flash or tripod. Video and audio recordings are strictly prohibited.
How much does it cost to go inside?
Tickets are sold for timed guided tours; check hgghh.org for current prices.
Tours run five times daily at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. You can also purchase a combination ticket with the Hermann-Grima House for $34.00.
Questions travellers ask
Was American Horror Story filmed at the Gallier House?
Yes, the exterior of Gallier House was used as the filming location for Madame LaLaurie's mansion in American Horror Story: Coven.
Can I walk through Gallier House unescorted?
No, admission is by guided tour only. Tours last approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Are bags allowed inside?
Small crossbody bags are fine. Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas must be checked at the shop before the tour.
