& the FOUNDING FATHERS March 28 to April 5, 2014 Joanne Freeman Professor of History & American Studies Lecturing on Early National American Politics & Culture With Alice Jouve Co-Author of Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A.

ARC DU CARROUSEL, THE Dear Yale Traveler

Next Spring in Paris, follow the footsteps of the illustrious early American statesmen , Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams as they lived, worked, and played as diplomats in . You’ll get an amazing opportunity to visit the places where these Founding Fathers exchanged ideas with their French counterparts and signed treaties of friendship.

At Versailles, view the royal court through the eyes of the American diplomats. In the Louvre, stroll through the galleries to see the pictures that Jefferson most admired. Enjoy lunch at the city’s oldest café—its clientele list reads like a Who’s Who of French and American history! Accommodations are on the Rive Droite at the Hotel du JOANNE FREEMAN Louvre near the Louvre and Palais Royal. Joanne Freeman is a Professor of History and American Professor Joanne Freeman, a specialist in the culture Studies at Yale University, specializing in the political of revolutionary and early national America, will illuminate history and culture of revolutionary and early national these sights and sounds with a wonderful series of lectures. America. She received her degree in the heart of “Jefferson Expect to enjoy a specially arranged visit to Château de Country” from the University of Virginia. Her award- Chantilly, an equestrian performance, and a reception with winning book, Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New descendants of French heroes of the American Revolution. Republic, explores political combat on the national stage during America’s first few decades. The editor of Alexander Additionally, we’re lucky to be joined by Alice Jouve, : Writings, she has followed Hamilton’s trail to co-author of the revolutionary Paris walking-tour guide St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Croix, and Scotland—and even shot a Paris: Birthplace of the U.S.A., and an American who has black-powder dueling pistol. lived in Paris for thirty years. She has arranged special A frequent lecturer on the politics and personalities access for our group and will provide commentary on of America’s founding, Freeman has spoken at such venues many of the sites we visit. as Colonial Williamsburg, the Smithsonian Museum of American History, the Library of Congress, and the Space on this unique itinerary is limited. Please visit National Gallery of Art. She has appeared in numerous www.yaleedtravel.org/paris14 to register. You may documentaries on PBS, The History Channel, National also call Yale Educational Travel at (203) 432-1952 Public Radio, and the BBC. Recently, she participated in a or email [email protected] with any questions. forum on Thomas Jefferson and democracy in Beijing. Named one of the nation’s “Top Young Historians” Sincerely yours, by the History News Network, Professor Freeman is a Distinguished Lecturer for the Organization of American Historians and a fellow of the Society of American Historians. She was a historical consultant for the National Park Service in the reconstruction of the Grange National Memorial. She is currently working on a book Kathy Edersheim ’87 about physical violence in the U.S. Congress between 1830 Senior Director, International Alumni Relations and Travel and the Civil War. Professor Freeman is eager to follow in Yale Educational Travel the footsteps of the Founders on this special visit to Paris. ITINERARY

Day One—Travel Friday, March 28 Depart on an overnight flight to Paris.

Day Two—Paris Saturday, March 29 Arrive in the morning at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Drive along the Seine en route to Hotel du Louvre, centrally located on the Rive Droite. After checking in, the remainder of the morning and afternoon are free. Gather for a welcome dinner. Honored guests will include descendants of French heroes of the American Revolution.

Day Three—Paris Sunday, March 30 Following a lecture from Professor Freeman, King’s bed chamber at Versailles. Oath of Horatii by Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre. walk in the shadow of the early American delegation to France. Highlights include 4, commemorating the American Revolution. Day Four—Chantilly Lunch is at Le Procope restaurant on the Rive , where the 1778 Treaty Monday, March 31 of Friendship with France was signed; John Gauche. Opened in 1686, it’s been a meeting Drive north of Paris for a specially arranged Adams’ home in Auteuil; and the site of place for philosophers and revolutionaries visit to the Château de Chantilly, where Franklin’s residence in Passy, where he set alike, seating such luminaries as Voltaire, some of the Founding Fathers were received up a lightning rod and a printing press. Stop Robespierre, and Benjamin Franklin. by the Prince de Conde. Enjoy a private to admire Franklin’s statue at the Trocadéro Stop at 56, rue Jacob, where Benjamin tour that includes the impressive library and drive by the site of Jefferson’s home Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams signed and the restored 18th-century section of on the Champs-Elysées. See the Hôtel des the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Late this the property. See masterpieces by Raphael, Monnaies, formerly the French Mint where afternoon, we hope to be received at the U.S. Poussin, and Corot, as well as precious maps Jefferson oversaw the production of medals ambassador’s residence for tea or cocktails. and manuscripts. Admire the panoramic photo © Edi Bähler Edi © photo

Dome of the Hôtel de Salm, Palace of the Legion of Honor—architectural inspiration for Jefferson’s Monticello. Boating at the central basin in the Luxembourg Gardens. Foreign Affairs in Louis XVI’s time. Its elegant salon recalls the time of Vergennes and Montmorin, who met here with Franklin and Jefferson. Then enter the king’s private apartments in the château. Walk through the magnificent classical gardens created by Le Nôtre for Louis XIV, before lunch at La Flotille near the Bassin d’Apollon. See the restored Domaine de Marie-Antoinette before returning to Paris. Dinner is at leisure; you may wish to dine at one of the city’s many fine restaurants.

Day Six—Paris Wednesday, April 2 During a morning visit to the Louvre, see the collection of 18th-century French paintings. Like Jefferson, admire works by Jacques-Louis David, Hubert Robert, Oath of Horatii by Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre. and Elisabeth Vigée-LeBrun. Lunch and the afternoon are free, perhaps to shop or view from the terrace, overlooking the discover another museum. This evening, Franklin portrait at the Hôtel Carnavalet. formal gardens created in the 17th century enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. by Le Nôtre and the 18th-century Anglo- Chinese garden. After lunch, attend an Day Seven—Paris Day Nine—Travel equestrian performance before returning to Thursday, April 3 Saturday, April 5 Paris. The evening is at leisure. At the Hôtel Carnavalet, dedicated to the Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for history of Paris, focus is on Jefferson’s role the flight home. Day Five—Versailles in the early days of the Tuesday, April 1 and the fate of America’s friends during Depart for Versailles to visit the Bibliothèque that turbulent time. Enjoy lunch at the PROGRAM RATE $5,995 Municipale, which housed the Ministry of historic Brasserie Bofinger. Drive to the per person double occupancy Picpus Cemetery where General Lafayette SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,420 is buried in soil that he brought back from RATE INCLUDES America. Over his grave, an American flag flies—the only one in German-occupied n Seven nights accommodations at the Hotel du Paris. The evening is at leisure. Louvre, Paris n Buffet breakfast daily, four lunches, and three Day Eight—Paris dinners. Wine with lunches and dinners Friday, April 4 n Receptions as noted In the morning, visit the Palais du n Luxembourg, built in 1615 for Marie de Enrichment program of lectures and special events Medicis and now the home of the French senate. In the 19th century, a new wing n Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits was added that includes a library with paintings by Delacroix and the richly n Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage decorated council chamber and ceremonial n Taxes and service charges rooms. See the current exhibition at the n museum, the first French museum opened Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel staff to the public in 1750, and stroll in the lovely NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare; passport park with its sculpture, monuments, and fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches fountains. Lunch and the afternoon are and dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; baggage at leisure. A farewell dinner tonight is in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; any other at the Palais Royal restaurant, set in the items not specifically mentioned as included.

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PLACE DE LA CONCORDE Paris & the Founding Fathers With Professor Joanne Freeman March 28 to April 5, 2014

Program Highlights

Enhance your appreciation of Paris and the Founding Fathers with lectures by historian Joanne Freeman. At Versailles, stroll through the palace gardens created by Le Nôtre and see the king’s private apartments. Lunch at the Brasserie Bofinger and Le Procope, historic restaurants—the latter was a favorite of Benjamin Franklin. Enjoy a private tour of Château de Chantilly, where some of the Founding Fathers were received.

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