Paris Trip Overview
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 Americans have continued coming to Paris.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Île-de-France, France
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 Americans have continued coming to Paris.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Le Procope, 13 Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris, France
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
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Luxembourg Gardens, Rue de Medicis Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris France
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Odeon, Theatre de L’Europe, 1 Place de l Odeon 6th, 75006 Paris France
Nearby is the home of Thomas Paine, who lived in Paris for 5 years after publishing his best-seller “Common Sense”
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rue Bonaparte, Paris France
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
