US And French Revolution With General Lafayette - Paris

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    2:00 PM
  • Return Details :
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  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Have you seen the show - Hamilton? Then, you will love this tour! And you'll see it as a great addition to the Hamilton show. See how U.S. history and French revolution connects with this fascinating experience. The tour will take you where the horrors of the French revolution meet with a heroic figure of the U.S. war of independence, all deeply rooted here in Paris. In a homey neighborhood, away from the mainstream places, you'll visit a confidential cove, yet bearing a huge historical heritage.

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We will start this tour at a place where the guillotine, a gruesome accessory of the French revolution, took its toll with thousands of victims’ severed heads. This will be the opportunity to learn and “revive” this horrendous episode of French history know as “Grand Terror”.At the end of a short informative walk following the guillotine’s bloody trail, the Grail will be the eeriest Parisian spot ever where the victims are still buried: a fairly sized private estate with a countryside touch to it that shelters an impressive old cemetery with emblazoned graves of the wealthy centuries-old nobility. There peacefully rests the heroic marquis of Lafayette, hero of the U.S. war of Independence, whose deeds influenced America's destiny.Amidst the eeriness of this place, you’ll realize how French and Americans are closely connected through each other’s past. More than getting a history course, you will truly experience a meaningful moment. Oddly, you’ll come out of it with an uplifting sense of awe, of bliss, of peacefulness!

Itinerary:


We will start this tour at a place where the guillotine, a gruesome accessory of the French revolution, took its toll with thousands of victims’ severed heads. This will be the opportunity to learn and “revive” this horrendous episode of French history know as “Grand Terror”. At the end of a short informative walk following the guillotine’s bloody trail, the Grail will be the eeriest Parisian spot ever where the victims are still buried: a fairly sized private estate with a countryside touch to it that shelters an impressive old cemetery with emblazoned graves of the wealthy centuries-old nobility. There peacefully rests the heroic marquis of Lafayette, hero of the U.S. war of Independence, whose deeds influenced America's destiny. Amidst the eeriness of this place, you’ll realize how French and Americans are closely connected through each other’s past. More than getting a history course, you will truly experience a meaningful moment. Oddly, you’ll come out of it with an uplifting sense of awe, of bliss, of peacefulness!

Inclusions

  • Surprises along the way
  • Entrance fee

Exclusions

  • Your transportation to the meeting point
  • Your guide's optional gratuities

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Upon booking, you will receive all information on how to easily get to the meeting point

Rain or shine, the tour will be maintained. It gives another feel to this eerie experience

You shall wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly for your day ahead

Come with your "Joie de Vivre"! You are on vacation ;-)

Traveler Reviews

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  • 29-Jun-2023

    My son is a Lafayette fan and we booked this tour on our first day in Paris - jetlagged after getting off the plane from the States 4 hours prior. The walking did us good, and having Milan as a guide really made all the difference. Milan is the insiders insider when it comes to Lafayette (and more) and it made all the difference. Not too much walking - and there was a plan with things explained and shown on our way to Lafayette's grave. Milan knows all the nuns at the convent next door and because of this we talked to one of them and were invited to see where she lives and she let us in the church which because of the day/time was closed to the public at that time. Really great way to start our Paris vacation. Thank you.

  • 04-Jun-2023

    My husband and I have visited Paris many times. We have explored the city in depth, but we were totally unaware about these hidden treasures within the 12th Arrondissement. Milan, founder of With Love From Paris Tours, suggested the Tour of US and French Revolution with General Lafayette after he found out about my husband's love of history. And we were so delighted that we followed through on it. Much of the tour takes place at Picpus Cemetery, the final resting place of General Lafayette, and the mass burial site for 1.306 victims executed during the last six weeks of the Reign of Terror. Milan makes history come to life, when he tells the stories of what happened during the French Revolution....and Lafayette's role in both that and the American Revolutionary War. Milan is such a wonderful tour guide (nice, thoughtful, extremely knowledgable) that my husband and I look forward to going on more tours with him. He is, without a doubt, the most incredible tour guide that we have ever worked with.

  • 30-Mar-2023

    What a fantastic tour, especially if you are a French Revolution history buff!! Milan, our guide, was very knowledgeable in explaining what lead up to the revolt and its consequences. He showed many sites that we would never have been to find on our own, like the chapel where the names of those guillotined in the Nation arrondissement were listed - date, name occupation, etc. as well as the private burial plots and mass graves of those 1300+ victims. Very moving. Also, the grave of Lafayette, who fought for the Americans during our revolution. I highly recommend any tour offered by Milan, as his knowledge and charm were extensive. I can't wait to return to Paris and book another tour with him.

  • 28-Mar-2023

    Absolutely fantastic tour. Milan, our guide, was so knowledgeable about French history and showed us sights we wouldn’t have found on our own.

  • 19-Mar-2023

    We did the tour of Paris with Milan and it was so wonderful and my teenage boys enjoyed it so much that we decided to do this one. Milan is incredibly knowledgeable about history and we all learned so much. This is a great tour if you want something unique, and not touristy, and away from the crowds. The private cemetary was beuatiful and peaceful. Milan, was the perfect host. He is so lovely, and down to earth and fun to be with.

  • 12-Mar-2023

    Even though this was not our original plan for our visit, we are so glad we got to see this very special place. We loved the gardens, and learned a lot about the history behind this amazing and somber piece of land. Thank you Milan for allowing us to see the final resting place of General LaFayette, and for an unforgettable day in Paris!

  • 30-Jan-2023

    Fantastic tour. Milan is a really engaging and entertaining guide and full of knowledge. Our family of five all found it fascinating.

  • 26-Jan-2023

    My family and I had. A fantastic time on the French Revolution tour. The leader Milan was hugely knowledgeable, and took us to some hidden places. It was a unique experience- thoroughly recommend!!!

  • 19-Oct-2022

    Going over Our Lady of Peace church's list of those beheaded. Milan is so interesting, his English is amazing, and he knows his topic. We saw and heard so many great things. We're so glad Milan was our guide on this fascinating tour!

  • 09-Sep-2022

    Milan is the best tour guide we’ve ever had! His French Revolution and US Independence in Paris tour was informative, entertaining, and we had a blast learning all about the history of Paris and the French Revolution. Milan started the tour by taking us to a historic neighborhood where we were able to walk around, take in the beautiful sites and history, and learn about the beginnings of Paris. The highlight of the tour was the private estate and cemetery! The grounds were truly gorgeous, with chickens and parrots roaming free, and a small church that was jaw-dropping when you walked in. The fact that it was private made the tour even more intimate because we could enjoy the beauty all to ourselves! The cemetery itself was so impactful, just seeing how many influential people were buried there, we really felt we were seeing the history of Paris in its purest form. And at the end of the tour, Milan even let us have some fresh vegetables from his personal garden, and they were wonderful! Milan is an expert in French history and answered any questions we had! So, if you're looking for a great day of walking around Paris, being in beautiful neighborhoods, and learning about the french revolution and the relations between France and America, then this is the tour for you! He truly made our Paris trip unforgettable and there is no one who knows the city better than Milan. We'd love to book another tour with him whenever we come back!

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