Pirate's Alley in New Orleans is a notoriously haunted location, known for alleged hauntings by the pirate Jean Lafitte and writer William Faulkner, due to its proximity to the St. Louis Cathedral and Cabildo, and a history that includes pirate activities and executions. The alley itself, running between Royal and Chartres Streets, has a checkered past and is a common stop on New Orleans ghost tours. Jean Lafitte: The infamous pirate is said to haunt the alley, where he may have operated. William Faulkner: The Nobel Prize-winning author once lived and wrote in the Faulkner House Books store, located within the alley, and is said to still linger there. The area behind the Cabildo, adjacent to the alley, was once a site for executions, and spirits from a former cemetery are also said to roam the alley. The area behind the cathedral also saw deadly duels up until the Civil War, adding to its haunted reputation. The alley is named for its historical connection to pirates, particularly Jean Lafitte, who allegedly used the area.