What You Will Do
A unique opportunity to visit Washington in French! Your French-speaking guide will introduce you to the history of the capital and its greatest presidents. Immortalized by grandiose monuments, you can discover them during this 3-hour guided tour, on foot and in French.
With a maximum of 15 participants, the small group size gives you security and privacy. Your guide will also be happy to share anecdotes of his American life, and he will gladly answer your questions outside the visit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet at the foot of the Washington Monument
1
Lincoln Memorial
20 minutes
A Greek-style memorial to celebrate the Great Emancipator Abraham Lincoln, victorious in the Civil War, abolishing slavery and keeping the United States united.
2
White House
15 minutes
An essential symbol of executive power, the White House surprises with its size.
3
National World War II Memorial
15 minutes
Did you know that over 400,000 Americans lost their lives in World War II? This memorial recalls the great battles of the Atlantic and Pacific.
4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
20 minutes
Hero of the Civil Rights battle, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis in April 1968.
5
Lafayette Square
15 minutes
The square in front of the White House honors the Marquis de Lafayette, whose influence on King Louis XVI during the War of Independence was undeniable.
6
Washington Monument
20 minutes
This monument honors George Washington who gave his name to the capital of the United States. Before the Universal Exhibition of 1900, it was the tallest monument in the world. It was the Eiffel Tower that dethroned him!
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