American Independence – 250 Years –
Paris, 4th of July 2026
Happy Independence Day !
Today, I received a letter from the American Ambassy that says :
Dear Ms. Flora Goldenberg,
Congratulations!
We are pleased to inform you that your event, “WWII Occupation and Liberation of Paris,” has been awarded the Freedom 250 designation.
We sincerely thank you for this partnership and are delighted to count your initiative among the programs that will contribute to the celebration throughout the 250th anniversary of the United States. Your walking tour helps highlight our shared history and the values that unite us.
Our team was truly impressed by the quality of the experience and would like to express its sincere appreciation for the time and effort you devoted to us.
Please find attached the Freedom 250 partnership logo.
Kind regards,
fr.usembassy.gov/america-250-2
Following my meeting with U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner, I began creating a new collection of history tours that intertwine the stories of the United States and France, highlighting the art works, the places, Hotel Particuliers, the people & events, and shared values that have shaped both nations.
On this Fourth of July, Goldenberg Jewish Paris Tours celebrates the ideals of liberty, courage, and the pursuit of freedom that shaped the United States.
From Paris’ historic Jewish quarter to the stories of resilience that connect France and America, we wish all our American guests a wonderful Independence Day!
Award for History Tours for American Independence Day
List of Tours
1 – WWII occupation/liberation of Paris tour
Duration 3 hours
Description : This tour will take you through different places of Paris Highlights : the Rivoli street and many hotels occupied by the Nazis during the War, the Tuileries gardens , Concorde square, the City Hall of Paris . We will talk about the occupation of Paris and how the Parisians’ life changed during 5 years. The Nazis in Paris, the curfews, the food shortage, the Haute Couture and the artists during the War, the Resistance, the Righteous among the Nations etc…
We will travel back in time to better understand what happened in Paris and France during WWII.
2 – Lafayette : In the Footsteps of Lafayette in Paris
Duration : 3 hours
Link : https://jewish-paris-tours.com/lafayette-general-life-tour-in-paris/
Visiting the palace of Versailles and the History Museum of Paris : Carnavalet, strolling by the Bastille area, will bring back many memories and stories about the Marquis Lafayette.
We can go and see the impressive monument at Saint Cloud, built to honor the “Lafayette squadron” and of course visit the Picpus cemetery where Lafayette’s was buried.
3 – Americans in Paris : A Shared History of Freedom
Duration : 3 hours
Walk through Paris and uncover the places where American history met French destiny: Benjamin Franklin’s revolutionary diplomacy, the story of the U.S. Embassy, the heroic work of the Monuments Men, and the American role in France’s liberation and reconstruction.
The award
Goldenberg Jewish Paris Tours is honored to receive the Freedom 250 designation from the U.S. Embassy in France for its commemorative tour, WWII Occupation and Liberation of Paris, recognizing the shared history and enduring friendship between France and the United States.
