A Tour of French Dupont Circle - Saturday, November 7 at 12:00pm

About the Event

This event is part of our “France Forever” series

This event will be in English

France and Washington, DC have a very special connection, and the Alliance Française of Washington DC and Off the Mall Tours are offering a walking experience that will show the many ways in which our Gallic friends have influenced the neighborhood of Dupont Circle. This 2-hour walk introduces you to how Dupont Circle has French influences, and sharing a deep history and heritage with the French language and culture that many overlook!
This tour begins at the Dupont Circle Fountain (21 Dupont Circle NW) and ends at the Alliance Française of Washington DC (2142 Wyoming Ave) Stops include:

-Larz Anderson House - The home of the Society of the Cincinatti

-Phillips Collection - The scene of an art heist involving a famous French statue.

-Perry Belmont House - An example of Gilded Age fascination with French architecture and style.

-Swann Street Outdoor Artwork - A nod to Marcel Proust

-Former Vichy Embassy (current North Macedonian Embassy) - The site of a scandalous spy caper

-Alliance Française of Washington DC (Tour ends here - 2142 Wyoming Ave)

What to Expect:

• A guided walking tour through the Dupont Circle neighborhood and surrounding areas

• Engaging cultural and historical commentary

• A moderate walking distance at a relaxed pace (includes segments that are uphill)

• Opportunities for photos and questions

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Water

How to Get to the Starting Point:

• Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line)

• Street Parking nearby (First Come First Serve)

About Off the Mall Tours:

Off the Mall Tours is a unique walking tour company that brings a fresh perspective to the history of the nation's capital. Its mission is to introduce locals and tourists alike to the DC that awaits "off the mall" and in the neighborhoods of this fascinating, energetic city. DC is multi-layered and has a multi-cultural heritage, and our company strives to share the contributions of the international community on the city. To really understand Washington, you need to "get Off the Mall!"

About Katie Kirkpatrick:

Katie Kirkpatrick is proud to call herself a DC resident since 2002. She moved to the capital after college for graduate school, and then worked in government for many years. However, history was always her first love. So she started her own company, drawing upon her interests in unique stories, a flair for costuming, and her love of DC. She also has a long-term relationship with France, having studied French since high school and living in France and Francophone countries at several periods in her life. She loves all things French! Follow her at @offthemalltours.