Private tour in Paris Ellen L

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 296 USD

America's Founding Fathers in Paris

Tour #808154
4.8 (8)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 4 people

2 hours 30 minutes

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Paris tour:

Without France, the American Revolution would not have succeeded. Without America, the French Revolution might not have happened. America and France are two nations united by a shared history, a history that is older than America itself. Our founding founders sought the help of France to create our nation, and this tour will take you to the places where those men lived & worked when they came to Paris. Along the way we will discuss the contribution that France made in ensuring American victory against the British - and the contribution that America made in disseminating Revolutionary ideals among the French elite. If you are a fan of American History, or want your children to learn about it, this tour is for you ! This tour is given by an American living in France, your surest resource for accurate historical information.

Your Paris tour itinerary

We begin the tour at the location of Benjamin Franklin's first residence in Paris. We "meet" the behind-the-scenes men who helped Franklin negotiate the Treaty of Alliance with the French Crown. Next, we visit the café where Franklin & Jefferson relaxed, sharing ideas on democracy & freedom with French intellectuals. Franklin was greatly admired by the French as the embodiment of Enlightenment ideals - combining frontier-style rusticity with intellectual & scientific genius. Next stop, the site where the Treaty of Paris was signed - the document that officially recognized the status of the 13 Colonies as a separate and independent nation called America - a treaty negotiated by John Adams & John Jay. We will see where Thomas Paine lived & died, having narrowly missed execution by guillotine while incarcerated in a Paris prison. Lastly we see the home of John Paul Jones, whom Abigail Adams described as a "Man of Gallantry" and a favorite with the French ladies when he wasn't battling the British at sea.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

This is a private walking tour of the Left Bank of Paris. Transportation to & from the starting point may be arranged - please contact the tour guide for more information.

What's included
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. This tour can be customized, please feel free to contact the guide prior to booking.
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

3 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, Paris, Île-de-France, 75006 France

We meet in front of the entrance to the Church St Germain des Prés. Hotel pick up can also be arranged.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Off The Beaten Path

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

4.8

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    Duration:

    2 hours 30 minutes

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    $ 296 USD

    Book with a 20% deposit!

    Size:

    up to 4 people

    Duration:

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    Walking

    Party Size:

    1

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    Select tour start time

    View our Cancellation policy

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