Explore the rich and enduring ties between France and the United States on this unique walking tour through Paris. From the Statue of Liberty on the Seine to the Hôtel de Coislin at Place de la Concorde, where France first recognized American independence in 1778, you’ll follow in the footsteps of key figures who shaped history.
Along the way, discover Benjamin Franklin’s life in Passy, stand before the statues of George Washington and General Lafayette, and wander through the symbolic Place des États-Unis. At each stop, engaging stories and little-known anecdotes will bring to life the deep bonds of friendship, diplomacy, and shared ideals between the two nations.
This 2.5-hour experience...
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
Government Fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Pont de Grenelle
Meeting point in the middle of Pont de Grenelle, facing the Statue of Liberty. Your guide will be waiting with a sign showing your name.
Return
Place de la Concorde
This visit ends at Place de la Concorde, in front of the Hôtel de Coislin.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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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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Explore the rich and enduring ties between France and the United States on this unique walking tour through Paris. From the Statue of Liberty on the Seine to the Hôtel de Coislin at Place de la Concorde, where France first recognized American independence in 1778, you’ll follow in the footsteps of key figures who shaped history.
Along the way, discover Benjamin Franklin’s life in Passy, stand before the statues of George Washington and General Lafayette, and wander through the symbolic Place des États-Unis. At each stop, engaging stories and little-known anecdotes will bring to life the deep bonds of friendship, diplomacy, and shared ideals between the two nations.
This 2.5-hour experience...
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
Government Fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Pont de Grenelle
Meeting point in the middle of Pont de Grenelle, facing the Statue of Liberty. Your guide will be waiting with a sign showing your name.
Return
Place de la Concorde
This visit ends at Place de la Concorde, in front of the Hôtel de Coislin.
Itinerary
1
Statue de la Liberte
Stand before Paris’s Statue of Liberty and discover the surprising story behind this iconic monument here in Paris.
15 minutes
2
Statue de Benjamin Franklin
Step into Benjamin Franklin’s neighborhood in Passy and discover stories of his diplomacy and Parisian life as America’s first ambassador. Learn about his time at the Hôtel de Valentinois (demolished in 1905) and admire the statue dedicated to him in Square Yorktown, a place that recalls the decisive Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution.
20 minutes
3
Statue equestre de Washington
Discover the impressive statue of George Washington at Place d’Iéna and learn its story.
10 minutes
4
Place des États-Unis
Wander through the historic Place des États-Unis, filled with little-known monuments linked to U.S. history and wartime heroes.
20 minutes
5
Cours de la Reine
Enjoy a pleasant walk along the Seine to discover the replica of the Statue of Liberty’s flame and the first statue of General Lafayette in Paris, each with its own story.
25 minutes
6
Hotel de Coislin
Learn how the Hôtel de Coislin at Place de la Concorde became the stage for the 1778 Treaty of Alliance, when France officially recognized American independence, and discover the story of the current U.S. Embassy in Paris, located right next to it.
