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• VS271 Seine Bridge Walk - Part 1 of 3

  • When
    27 Sep 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    South side of Pont Tolbiac (Left Bank)
  • Spaces left
    11

  

  The first of three walks over the course of the next four months that aims to cross all 33 of the bridges inside the city limits of Paris on the River Seine.

  The first walk will start at Pont Tolbiac, at the eastern end of the Seine, and will cross the 5 bridges before reaching Île Saint-Louis and the 6 bridges connecting to Île Saint-Louis:

  • Pont Tolbiac
  • Passarelle Simone de Beauvoir
  • Pont Bercy
  • Pont de Gaulle
  • Pont Austerlitz
  • Pont de Sully (x 2)
  • Pont de la Tournelle
  • Pont Marie
  • Pont Louis-Philippe
  • Point Saint-Louis

  In October we will cross the remaining 9 bridges connecting Île de la Cité to the mainland, and then 2 of the bridges west of those. And in December we will cross the remaining 11 bridges at the western end of the Seine.

  The exact number of bridges crossed on each of the walks is aspirational, and will depend on the weather and other factors. But the goal is to cross all 33 the Seine bridges over the autumn trimester.
  

  Each walk will include a refreshment stop at a café—during or after the walk—to chat and get to know fellow WICE members.
  

  Those who successfully complete all three walks will receive the prestigious and highly coveted "WICE Paris Bridge Walk" certificate.

  About the Organizer

  Rick Jones is an avid walker who has been living in Paris with his wife since the summer of 2018. He is a founding member of the Paris Flâneur and Boulevardier Association.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GO031 Champagne Hike

  • When
    03 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Gare Nanteuil - Saâcy
  • Spaces left
    6

  Did you know that the closest parts of the champagne controlled designation of origin (AOC) begin in the eastern-most part of the Île-de-France (and are therefore accessible via Navigo)? Join us for a moderately challenging hike through vineyards, forest, and along the Marne River as we explore the vines and wines of this region. You will admire the way that rows of pinot meunier, chardonnay, and pinot noir blend together into expansive views of the Marne Valley.

  We will take a break from our loop hike to refresh ourselves in the tasting room of one of the independent champagne houses in the village Charly-Sur-Marne before continuing back to Gare Nanteuil - Saâcy, our starting and ending point.

  Good to know: This hike is approximately 16 km and not for beginners. There is a fairly steep hill to ascend and descend, and the paths amongst the vines are uneven and rocky. You should wear light hiking boots or solid walking shoes, and bring a hiking pole if you're concerned about balance. You should also bring a jacket in case of rain, at least 1-1.5L of water, a sandwich or other lunch items, and maybe a sack if you would like to buy any bottles of champagne during the last third of the hike (which will be along the Marne and easier).

  Please note: although you may be able to purchase food at Gare de l'Est (our departure point), you should anticipate bringing food with you.

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• VO101 Canal Cruise

  • When
    10 Oct 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    La Villette: 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Enjoy a pleasant afternoon floating down Canal Saint Martin and out into the Seine with fellow WICE members.

  The cruise begins at La Villette, the northernmost point on Canal Saint Martin, and passes under the Crimée lift bridge before continuing along the Bassin de la Villette.

  From there it continues down the canal, crossing swing bridges and locks, until it enters the tunnel that travels over a mile under Paris streets to to Bassin de l'Arsenal just past the Bastille.

  
  

  After passing the Bastille boat basin, the cruise exits out on to the Seine, where passengers see some of Paris's most famous landmarks: the private mansions of Ile Saint-Louis, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Gardens . . . ending at the foot of the Musée d'Orsay for debarkation.

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  Please note: The canal cruise company cannot delay the cruise for late comers. Our 14:00 start time factors in the 20-minute early arrival that the company requires. If you are late and the boat leaves without you, there will be no refunds.

  Additional details will be posted as we get closer to the event date.

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• VO221 A Glimpse at the Great Names of Fashion

  • When
    22 Oct 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Diana Flame, Metro Alma - Marceau
  • Spaces left
    11

  

  A fashion-focused stroll along Avenue Montaigne with Anne Campbell-Crawford.

  "When we all meet at the Diana Flame, I shall tell you about the 'flame' before crossing the road to start the 'Fashion Walk and Talk' in Avenue Montaigne."

  "It will it be an informal stroll and members can contribute as they walk, within reason.  I always bring my book of quotes from the great designers, which starts the comments rolling.  I  hasten to say that I am not a Fashion Consultant.  I do not give fashion advice." -Anne

  

  Anne Campbell-Crawford has been living in Paris for the last 16 years where she gives Pilates Classes daily, privately in your own home, or on ZOOM, or in a place specific in the 16th arrondissement.

  Anne worked in London as a Fashion Model whilst studying Classical Ballet and Modern Dance. She went on to perform, had her own school of Dance and eventually created the Irish National Youth Ballet Co., which was grant aided by the Arts Council of Ireland. On arriving in Paris she was advised to become a member of WICE and has been a member ever since and the WICE Office Manager at that time kindly recommended a French Teacher. Anne now lives permanently in Paris and in Maine et Loire with her husband.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• VO251 Seine Bridge Walk - Part 2 of 3

  • When
    25 Oct 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Middle of Pont Saint-Louis
  • Spaces left
    11

  

  This is the second of three walks that aim to walk across of 33 of the bridges that cross the Seine River in Paris.
  

  Starting at Pont Saint-Louis, and walking our way west, during this curated walk we will cross 9 historic bridges that connect both Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité to "mainland" Paris, as well as the 2 just west of Île de la Cité:

  • Pont de l'Archevêché

  • Pont au Double
  • Pont d'Arcole
  • Pont Notre Dame
  • Petit Point Cardinal Lustiger
  • Pont Saint Michel
  • Pont au Change
  • Pont Neuf (x 2)
  • Pont des Arts
  • Pont du Carrousel

  At each bridge, the organizer will discuss a bit about the history of that bridge. We will end at Pont Royal, a few bridges west of Île de la Cité, and then settle into a local café for a late-afternoon coffee or tea or apéro.

  We will meet at 2:00 pm in the middle of Pont Saint-Louis.
  

  There is no charge for this walk, although registration is required.

  Persons who attended Part I of the Seine Bridge Walk series have priority.

  About the Organizer

  Rick Jones is an avid walker. He is a founding member of the Paris Flâneur and Boulevardier Society, and leads both walks and day trips at WICE.

  
  

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• FN031 Talk: The American Revolution in Paris - Talk 1 of 4

  • When
    03 Nov 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    40

  Join WICE in a fascinating tour de force of the places in Paris that are intimately associated with the American Revolution.
  

  Through a combination of four PowerPoint presentations and three walks—based on the book "Paris:  Birthplace of the U.S.A."—attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the critical role France played in the success of the American Revolution.

  During this first session, our talk and presentation will explore and showcase:

  • Hôtel des Ambassadeurs de Hollande, rue Vieille du Temple, once the headquarters of Beaumarchais and the fictitious trading company that channeled arms, ammunition, and uniforms to the American Insurgents.
    
  • Hôtel de Coislin, on Place de la Concorde, where the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce were both signed on the same day (the latter being the treaty by which France recognized the independence of the USA).  
  • Cimetière de Picpus, rue de Picpus, site of the graves of La Fayette and his wife, which allows a discussion of La Fayette’s military career in America and France.
    
  • John Paul Jones’s residence, rue de Tournon, where Jones spent his last years after a brilliant naval career in the American Revolution and after.  
  • The residence of Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, on rue  du Cherche-Midi, which allows discussion of his actions during the American Revolution, including the Battle of Yorktown, and founding of the Society of Cincinnati. 
    

  About the Series
  

  This is a fundraising activity for WICE, and the series is open to all interested persons. The cost is €20 apiece for individual talks / walks, or €100 for the entire series of seven talks / walks.

  Note: The dates, times, and location are provisional until the autumn trimester begins on 08 September 2025.
  

  About the Organizer

  Mary Jo Padgett is a journalist, teacher, former elected official, public relations consultant, and independent historian, with a special interest in the French connection to the American Revolution.

  While living in Paris she was introduced to the book "Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A." She has used this book as the foundation for walks and presentations, which she has conducted since 2013 for the American Library in Paris, the American Embassy, private groups, and WICE.

  She lives in North Carolina, and does presentations at Lifelong Learning programs at community colleges, Furman University, Wofford College, and others. She is donating all proceeds from this series to WICE.

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• FN051 Walk: The American Revolution in Paris - Walk 1 of 3

  • When
    05 Nov 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Metro Michel Ange-Auteuil, street level, on rue d’Auteuil (Sortie 2)
  • Spaces left
    11

  Join WICE in a fascinating tour de force of the places in Paris that are intimately associated with the American Revolution.
  

  Through a combination of four PowerPoint presentations and three walks—based on the book "Paris:  Birthplace of the U.S.A."—WICE members will gain an in-depth understanding of the critical role France played in the success of the American Revolution.

  This first walk begins in Autueil and ends approximately three hours later on the Champs Elysées. During the walk we will visit and discuss the hotel where John Adams and family lived 1784-85 and the historical marker for his eccentric neighbor Madame Helvetius, who was a great friend of Benjamin Franklin.

  We’ll metro to Passy to see where Benjamin Franklin lived and had his office, print shop, and research station for studies with electricity. Then we'll visit Square Yorktown (near Place du Trocadéro) with its handsome statue of Benjamin Franklin to honor the Victory for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. An important monument here lists all the French soldiers and officers who died at Yorktown.

  We’ll see the magnificent statue of George Washington at Place d’Iéna, learn why the statue of Rochambeau nearby is pointing west, explore the many mementos at Place des Etats-Unis, and see where Thomas Jefferson lived as America’s second Ambassador to the Court of Versailles.

  At the end of the walk we can settle into a local café and discuss what we saw.

  Note: Participants will gather at 13:30 at metro Michel Ange-Auteuil, street level, on rue d’Auteuil (sortie 2).  The organizer, Mary Jo Padgett, will have on a gray silky scarf.  After the first site visit, participants will take the metro to Passy, so please be prepared to provide your own metro ticket.  From Passy participants will walk to all other locations, ending the day’s tour at the Champs-Elyseés.  Altogether, we expect the walk to take about three hours, so please be prepared with comfortable walking shoes, water, umbrella, the usual things you need in Paris.

  About the Series
  

  This is a fundraising activity for WICE, and the series is open to all interested persons. The cost is €20 apiece for individual talks / walks, or €100 for the entire series of seven talks / walks.

  Note: The dates, times, and location are provisional until the autumn trimester begins on 16 September 2024.

  About the Organizer

  Mary Jo Padgett is a journalist, teacher, former elected official, public relations consultant, and independent historian, with a special interest in the French connection to the American Revolution.

  While living in Paris she was introduced to the book "Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A." She has used this book as the foundation for walks and presentations, which she has conducted since 2013 for the American Library in Paris, the American Embassy, private groups, and WICE.

  She lives in North Carolina, and does presentations at Lifelong Learning programs at community colleges, Furman University, Wofford College, and others. She is donating all proceeds from this series to WICE.

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• FN101 Talk: The American Revolution in Paris - Talk 2 of 4

  • When
    10 Nov 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    39

  Join WICE in a fascinating tour de force of the places in Paris that are intimately associated with the American Revolution.
  

  Through a combination of four PowerPoint presentations and three walks—based on the book "Paris:  Birthplace of the U.S.A."—WICE members will gain an in-depth understanding of the critical role France played in the success of the American Revolution.

  This first walk begins in Autueil and ends approximately three hours later on the Champs Elysées. During the walk we will visit and discuss the hotel where John Adams and family lived 1784-85 and the historical marker for his eccentric neighbor Madame Helvetius, who was a great friend of Benjamin Franklin.

  We’ll metro to Passy to see where Benjamin Franklin lived and had his office, print shop, and research station for studies with electricity. Then we'll visit Square Yorktown (near Place du Trocadéro) with its handsome statue of Benjamin Franklin to honor the Victory for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. An important monument here lists all the French soldiers and officers who died at Yorktown.

  We’ll see the magnificent statue of George Washington at Place d’Iéna, learn why the statue of Rochambeau nearby is pointing west, explore the many mementos at Place des Etats-Unis, and see where Thomas Jefferson lived as America’s second Ambassador to the Court of Versailles.

  At the end of the walk we can settle into a local café and discuss what we saw.

  Note: Participants will gather at 13:30 at metro Michel Ange-Auteuil, street level, on rue d’Auteuil (sortie 2).  The organizer, Mary Jo Padgett, will have on a gray silky scarf.  After the first site visit, participants will take the metro to Passy, so please be prepared to provide your own metro ticket.  From Passy participants will walk to all other locations, ending the day’s tour at the Champs-Elyseés.  Altogether, we expect the walk to take about three hours, so please be prepared with comfortable walking shoes, water, umbrella, the usual things you need in Paris.

  About the Series
  

  This is a fundraising activity for WICE, and the series is open to all interested persons. The cost is €20 apiece for individual talks / walks, or €100 for the entire series of seven talks / walks.

  Note: The dates, times, and location are provisional until the autumn trimester begins on 16 September 2024.

  About the Organizer

  Mary Jo Padgett is a journalist, teacher, former elected official, public relations consultant, and independent historian, with a special interest in the French connection to the American Revolution.

  While living in Paris she was introduced to the book "Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A." She has used this book as the foundation for walks and presentations, which she has conducted since 2013 for the American Library in Paris, the American Embassy, private groups, and WICE.

  She lives in North Carolina, and does presentations at Lifelong Learning programs at community colleges, Furman University, Wofford College, and others. She is donating all proceeds from this series to WICE.

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• FN121 Walk: The American Revolution in Paris - Walk 2 of 3

  • When
    12 Nov 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    11

  Join WICE in a fascinating tour de force of the places in Paris that are intimately associated with the American Revolution.
  

  Through a combination of four PowerPoint presentations and three walks—based on the book "Paris:  Birthplace of the U.S.A."—attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the critical role France played in the success of the American Revolution.

  The second walk, which will last about three hours, starts at the Palais du Luxembourg, which was a prison during the French Revolution and was where American Patriot Thomas Paine was held.

  From there we stroll to John Paul Jones’s residence on rue de Tournon.  We’ll drop by 10, rue de L’Odeon to see the plaque noting where Thomas Paine lived 1797 till his return to the U.S. in 1802. 

  Next, Café Procope, which was patronized by Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Paul Jones, Voltaire, etc.  We’ll walk along Quai des Grands Augustins, following in the steps of Thomas Jefferson where he bought many books, which were eventually used to establish the U.S.Library of Congress. 

  Next, Hotel des Monnies, quai de Conti, the Royal Mint, which was a brand new building when Franklin and Jefferson were in Paris (it was completed in 1777).  Jefferson was interested in the production of coins for the new American government, so was a frequent visitor here. 

  We’ll finish at Hotel d’York, rue Jacob, where the Treaty of Paris was signed, giving independence to the American colonies.  

  At the end of the walk we can settle into a local café and discuss what we saw.

  Note: Participants will gather at 13:30 just inside the gate to Jardin du Luxembourg labeled Porte l’Odeon, to the LEFT of the Palais du Luxembourg on rue du Vaugirard. The gate is across rue du Vaugirard from the Odeon Theater.  The organizer, Mary Jo Padgett, will have on a scarf.  Participants will gather inside the garden gate, and then walk to sites in the Odeon area, along Quai des Grands Augustins, and finish on rue Jacob.  We expect the walk to take about three hours, so please be prepared with comfortable walking shoes, water, umbrella, the usual things you need in Paris.

  About the Series
  

  This is a fundraising activity for WICE, and the series is open to all interested persons. The cost is €20 apiece for individual talks / walks, or €100 for the entire series of seven talks / walks.

  Note: The dates, times, and location are provisional until the autumn trimester begins on 16 September 2024.

  About the Organizer

  Mary Jo Padgett is a journalist, teacher, former elected official, public relations consultant, and independent historian, with a special interest in the French connection to the American Revolution.

  While living in Paris she was introduced to the book "Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A." She has used this book as the foundation for walks and presentations, which she has conducted since 2013 for the American Library in Paris, the American Embassy, private groups, and WICE.

  She lives in North Carolina, and does presentations at Lifelong Learning programs at community colleges, Furman University, Wofford College, and others. She is donating all proceeds from this series to WICE.

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• FN171 Talk: The American Revolution in Paris - Talk 3 of 4

  • When
    17 Nov 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    9

  Join WICE in a fascinating tour de force of the places in Paris that are intimately associated with the American Revolution.
  

  Through a combination of four PowerPoint presentations and three walks—based on the book "Paris:  Birthplace of the U.S.A."—attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the critical role France played in the success of the American Revolution.

  During this session, our talk and presentation will explore and showcase the important French military assistance during the 8 years of the American Revolution provided by Admiral de Grasse and others, the neighborhoods where Benjamin Franklin and John Adams lived while negotiating French support, and where the treaty was signed that ended the War of Independence. We will discuss:
  

  • Eglise Saint-Roch, rue Saint-Honoré, where Admiral de Grasse is entombed.  We see the large plaque in the back of the church and discuss the important contribution of this great French admiral to the success of the American Revolution.  
    
  • Square Yorktown, Place du Trocadéro, a small square with a fine statue of Benjamin Franklin and a plaque that lists the French officers who died at the Battle of Yorktown.  We’ll discuss this significant battle and its main players.
    
  • Place des Etats-Unis, a lovely tree-lined square and garden that is full of mementos of the Franco-American alliance in the War of Independence.  Monuments, streets, statues, markers – we’ll see all the ways this square honors the American Revolution.
  • Hôtel d’York, rue Jacob, the building where the Treaty of Paris was signed that ended the war and the independence of the colonies was recognized by England.
    
  • Hôtel de Valentinois, corner of rue Raynouard and rue Singer, where Benjamin Franklin lived during his 8 years negotiating support from the Court of Versailles for the American War of Independence.
    
  • Hôtel Antier, rue d’Auteuil, the building where John Adams and his family lived.  This allows discussion of Adams’s part in the American Revolution.

  About the Series
  

  This is a fundraising activity for WICE, and the series is open to all interested persons. The cost is €20 apiece for individual talks / walks, or €100 for the entire series of seven talks / walks.

  Note: The dates, times, and location are provisional until the autumn trimester begins on 16 September 2024.

  About the Organizer

  Mary Jo Padgett is a journalist, teacher, former elected official, public relations consultant, and independent historian, with a special interest in the French connection to the American Revolution.

  While living in Paris she was introduced to the book "Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A." She has used this book as the foundation for walks and presentations, which she has conducted since 2013 for the American Library in Paris, the American Embassy, private groups, and WICE.

  She lives in North Carolina, and does presentations at Lifelong Learning programs at community colleges, Furman University, Wofford College, and others. She is donating all proceeds from this series to WICE.

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• FN191 Walk: The American Revolution in Paris - Walk 3 of 3

  • When
    19 Nov 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Starting at Musée D'Orsay Plaza
  • Spaces left
    3

  On the third walk, we celebrate ways France and the young American country continued a close relationship even after the end of the War of Independence.
  
  We meet at Musée d’Orsay plaza to talk about the Hotel de Salm, next door, and its importance to post-Revolutionary history in America. Thomas Jefferson watched it being built. We’ll pass by the statue of Thomas Jefferson across the street at Passerelle de Solferino and learn why it’s located there.
  
  Crossing the passerelle, we’ll stand along the parapet across the river/road to see the angle that Jefferson enjoyed while watching construction of Hotel de Salm. A stroll through the Tuileries takes us to Place de la Concord and Hotel de Coislin, where the Treaties of Friendship, Commerce and Alliance were signed and the independence of the U.S.A. was recognized by France.
  
  On rue de Rivoli we'll find a plaque on a column of the gate to the Tuileries, which describes that the legislative assemblies of the French Revolution met here in the Royal Manege. Around the corner on rue Saint-Honoré, we’ll see St. James and Albany Hotel, which was previously Hotel de Noailles, where Lafayette met with Marie Antoinette when he came home for a year during the American Revolution.
  
  Eglise Saint-Roch is next, where the tomb of Amiral de Grasse is housed. King Louis XVI called on this great French admiral to help the Americans in 1781, so he sailed on the flagship “Ville de Paris,” with 120-guns, three decks, and with 28 ships in the fleet to help out at Yorktown.
  
  

  A walk to rue du Richelieu allows discussion of the four American presidents – John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Quincy Adams – who stayed at hotels along this street from time to time (1778-1815). Crossing through the garden of the Palais Royal, where many of the Revolution-era Americans hung out, we arrive at La Bourse de Commerce, built as the City’s Halle aux Blés in 1766. This building is closely related to the lives of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, and we will discuss why.

  About the Series
  

  This is a fundraising activity for WICE, and the series is open to all interested persons. The cost is €20 apiece for individual talks / walks, or €100 for the entire series of seven talks / walks.

  Note: The dates, times, and location are provisional until the autumn trimester begins on 16 September 2024.
  

  About the Organizer

  Mary Jo Padgett is a journalist, teacher, former elected official, public relations consultant, and independent historian, with a special interest in the French connection to the American Revolution.

  While living in Paris she was introduced to the book "Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A." She has used this book as the foundation for walks and presentations, which she has conducted since 2013 for the American Library in Paris, the American Embassy, private groups, and WICE.

  She lives in North Carolina, and does presentations at Lifelong Learning programs at community colleges, Furman University, Wofford College, and others. She is donating all proceeds from this series to WICE.

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• FN241 Talk: The American Revolution in Paris - Talk 4 of 4

  • When
    24 Nov 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    28

  Join WICE in a fascinating tour de force of the places in Paris that are intimately associated with the American Revolution.
  

  Through a combination of four PowerPoint presentations and three walks—based on the book "Paris:  Birthplace of the U.S.A."—WICE members will gain an in-depth understanding of the critical role France played in the success of the American Revolution.

  In this final presentation, we discuss Post-American Revolution, when strong connections between the two countries continued.  Between the end of the American Revolution in 1783 and the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789 and after, mutual exchanges of respect, information, and philosophy occurred. Topics include:

  • Hôtel de Salm, rue de Lille, is now known as the Palais de la Légion d’Honneur.  The elegant structure was being built when Jefferson was ambassador and he was enamored by its design.  The architecture of this building would inspire similar buildings in the new United States.
    
  • Revolutionary Assemblies, rue de Rivoli, where American patriot Thomas Paine was an elected delegate to the French National Convention in 1792.  For this he was eventually sent to prison during the French Revolution.
  • La Conciergerie, quai de l’Horloge, which was a prison during the French Revolution and where many French heroes of the American Revolution ended up.  We learn who was imprisoned here and what happened to them.
  • Palais du Luxembourg, rue de Vaugirard, served as a prison during the French Revolution and it’s where Thomas Paine was held, along with others who were notable figures in the American War of Independence.
  • Hôtel des Invalides, Esplanade des Invalides, is an enormous complex built in the late 17^th century by Louis XIV to house 3,000 invalid soldiers and officers who had served in his many wars. When George Washington died, this was the site of an impressive honorary memorial service for him.  The Musée de l’Armée here has an exhibit room with mementos of the American War of Independence.  

  About the Series
  

  This is a fundraising activity for WICE, and the series is open to all interested persons. The cost is €20 apiece for individual talks / walks, or €100 for the entire series of seven talks / walks.

  Note: The dates, times, and location are provisional until the autumn trimester begins on 16 September 2024.

  About the Organizer

  Mary Jo Padgett is a journalist, teacher, former elected official, public relations consultant, and independent historian, with a special interest in the French connection to the American Revolution.

  While living in Paris she was introduced to the book "Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A." She has used this book as the foundation for walks and presentations, which she has conducted since 2013 for the American Library in Paris, the American Embassy, private groups, and WICE.

  She lives in North Carolina, and does presentations at Lifelong Learning programs at community colleges, Furman University, Wofford College, and others. She is donating all proceeds from this series to WICE.

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• VD061 Seine Bridge Walk - Part 3 of 3

  • When
    06 Dec 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    South end of Pont Royal, in front of La Frégate, 1 rue du Bac
  • Spaces left
    11

  

  This is the 3rd of 3 walks that aims to traverse (on foot) all 33 of the bridges that cross the Seine River in Paris.
  

  Starting at Pont Royale, and walking our way west, during this walk we will cross the last 11 remaining historic bridges that connect both sides of the Seine inside the boundaries of Paris. At each bridge, the organizer will discuss a bit about the history of that bridge:

  • Pont Royal
  • Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor
  • Pont de la Concorde
  • Pont Alexandre III
  • Pont des Invalides
  • Pont de l'Alma
  • Passerelle Debilly
  • Pont d'Iéna
  • Pont de Bir-Hakeim
  • Pont de Grenelle
  • Pont Mirabeau

  There is no charge for this walk, although registration is required.

  About the Organizer
  

  Rick Jones is an avid walker and the founding member of the Paris Flâneur and Boulevardier Society. He is a part-time WICE walk leader.
  

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