Lafayette and the American Founding Fathers in Paris

Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams collectively spent over fifteen years in Paris! These great men made history in the United States but also impacted that of France. Why did the then British colonies send such high profile representatives and ambassadors to Paris? We will cover all the connections between France and the United States during the American Revolution and also the during French Revolution. Let's follow the footsteps of the Founding Fathers, along with other figures who took part of both Revolutions such as the Marquis de LaFayette, Rochambeau and more… You'll see where they lived, died, had coffee and were even imprisoned! We'll also explore decisive events such as the Treaty of Alliance with France and the Treaty of Independence! Join me on a journey back in time to the American Revolution in Paris!

This tour takes place in the lovely areas of Saint-Germain des Près and Saint-Sulpice which is full of stunning private townhouses from the 1700s and more recent Haussmann architecture. We will see: - The oldest coffee shop in Paris where B. Franklin and T. Jefferson spent time and discussed revolutionary ideas ; - The beautiful Saint-Sulpice church and its stunning fountain ; - A theather inaugurated by Queen Marie-Antoinette ; - Superb private townhouses where important figures such as Rochambeau lived or died ; - The statue of one prominent Founding Fathers. . . Surprise! We will end the tour near the Orsay Museum, which is a few minutes walk from a métro station. During the tour, there will be an opportunity for a get drinks/pastries to go and a restroom break.