A Tour of French Georgetown- IN ENGLISH

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 Off the Mall Tours is offering a walking experience that will show the many ways in which our Gallic friends have influenced the neighborhood of Georgetown. This 2-hour walk introduces you to how Georgetown played host to a number of French influences, including the Revolutionary War hero General Marquis de Lafayette, the first French Ambassador to the City of Washington, the woman who introduced French cooking to American housewives, and more!
This tour begins at 2706 Olive St. NW and ends at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Dumbarton Avenue. Stops include:

- The former home of Julia Child, who brought French Cooking to American households.

- The Grafton Tyler house, a beautiful example of French Baroque/Second Empire style architecture that was popular with Georgetown elite.

- The former home of Pamela Harriman, the US Ambassador to France in the 1990s.

- We stop at Wisconsin Avenue to discuss Pierre L'Enfant, who met up with Andrew Ellicott and Benjamin Banneker to design the District of Columbia and Washington City.

- JFK and Jackie residence at 3307 N Street - Jackie Bouvier lived in France, employed a French chef at the White House, and charmed Charles de Gaulle during her state visit to France as First Lady.

- 34th and M Street - House of Andre Pichon, who was the first French Ambassador to District of Columbia, and brokered the Purchase of Louisiana with Thomas Jefferson.

- Cox Row - Where Mayor John Cox hosted the Marquis de Lafayette during his 1824 Grand Tour of the United States.

- House of Evangeline Bruce, the powerhouse Ambassador's wife in post WWII France.

- Greco, formerly Au Pied de Cochon, a popular French bistro that was also the scene of a famous spy escape!

What to Expect:

• A guided walking tour through Georgetown and surrounding neighborhoods

• 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:

• Closest Bus Stop Q St NW & 23 St NW (C91, D94, D96)

• Street Parking (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.

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