Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan bought this property shortly after the Good Friday Fire of 1788, one of the largest fires in New Orleans. He took great pride in restoring the charred structure, making it his home. One night, while PLAYING POKER, Pierre pressed his luck and bet his house…and lost. Distraught, the former homeowner hung himself on the second floor. Today, the property houses Muriel’s, a lavish restaurant and lounge where many séances have been held to contact Jourdan. Participants report strange knockings along the wall, and a woman’s voice. Diners and employees claim to have seen objects flying through the air, while in the establishment’s courtyard bar, glasses have been flung against a brick wall. Despite such rowdy activity, employees say they never felt anything sinister about the paranormal presence.