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America's Founding Fathers in Paris, Walk in their Footsteps (Small Group Tour)
(4) Reviews
Département de Paris
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Without France, the American Revolution would not have succeeded.
Without America, the French Revolution might not have happened.
America & France are two nations united by a shared history, a history that is older than America itself. Our Founding Fathers sought the help of France to create our nation, and this tour will take you to the places where these great patriots lived & worked.
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.
The Franco-American friendship has now lasted 230 years, and throughout that time Americ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio Commentary
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Place Saint-Germain des Prés
In front of the entrance to the Church St Germain des Prés
Return
Rue de Tournon
Near the Luxembourg Gardens
Itinerary
1
Le Procope
The city's first café, opened in 1686, was frequented by our forefathers - both Franklin & Jefferson came here to meet with fellow Revolutionaries, drink coffee & play chess
5 minutes
2
Luxembourg Gardens
Not far from the gardens was the home of John Paul Jones, his final residence. He died here in Paris & his remains were placed in a cemetery that was paved over & forgotten. It took several years to find his tomb, repatriate his remains & give him a full mililtary burial in the US.
5 minutes
3
Odeon, Theatre de L'Europe
Nearby is the home of Thomas Paine, who lived in Paris for 5 years after publishing his best-seller "Common Sense"
5 minutes
4
Rue Bonaparte
We visit the location where Jefferson lived briefly during his 5-year stay in Paris. Following in Franklin's footsteps, he became Ambassador to France in 1784.
America's Founding Fathers in Paris, Walk in their Footsteps (Small Group Tour)
(4) Reviews
Département de Paris
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Without France, the American Revolution would not have succeeded.
Without America, the French Revolution might not have happened.
America & France are two nations united by a shared history, a history that is older than America itself. Our Founding Fathers sought the help of France to create our nation, and this tour will take you to the places where these great patriots lived & worked.
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.
The Franco-American friendship has now lasted 230 years, and throughout that time Americ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio Commentary
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Place Saint-Germain des Prés
In front of the entrance to the Church St Germain des Prés
