MEET THE MARQUIS DE LA FAYETTE - ONLINE JOURNEY


JOURNEY DESCRIPTION:

In 1777, the nineteen-year-old Marquis de La Fayette sailed to America to fight in the American Revolutionary War. This period prepared La Fayette to play a role in the French Revolution: he was one of the first noble men to embrace the ideas of Liberty and Equality.

His life was a succession of highs and lows, from being a hero to being imprisoned in the worst conditions. Through all this, La Fayette got to know the first seven presidents of the United States, five of the Kings of France, European Kings, and Emperor Napoleon!

In 1824, he was invited by U.S. Congress to return to America and be the guest of the Nation for thirteen months straight! He visited all States (twenty four at the time) and was celebrated as a hero everywhere.

I invite you to meet a fascinating figure who lived through the most incredible times on two continents torn by wars and revolutions.

This Online Journey will cover his whole life, from childhood, to his involvement in all of the above-mentioned events and most importantly, the close friendships he had with George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and the more nuanced and complex relationships with Kings, Queens, Napoleon and other French Revolutionaries…

Join me for an online historic journey with the Marquis de La Fayette – Hero of two Worlds!

This online journey is suitable for anyone having no prior or little knowledge of the American Revolution, as well as those who are familiar with the subject and would like to explore it further. All questions are welcome :)

Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.
— La Fayette after the siege of Yorktown

LANGUAGE: English (or French upon request).

LENGTH: Approx. 75-90 min based on Q&A.

PRICE: 15€ per person (Discount based on number of participants).

REQUIREMENTS: Mac/PC with webcam & Zoom. You will receive the Zoom login info within 12hrs of booking.

SCHEDULE: As of summer 2022, Online Journeys are currently on hold due to launch of new Paris Walk on Occupation & Liberation of Paris. Should you be interested in privatising any Online Journey, feel free to reach out using the contact form!

ANY QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact me :-)