America's Founding Fathers - Follow their Footsteps in Paris

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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