Join Elise on this 90+minute walking tour in French and discover The Frenchest City in America !

The French influence in Philadelphia began at the time of William Penn in 1685 and continues until today. On that tour you will look at the significant historical, cultural, architectural and culinary French imprints on our beautiful city!

This bilingual tour is about 2 miles long and will start at 

• Philadelphia City Hall (review, architecture, Rochambeau plaque (1781)
• Walk down Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Paul Cret & Jacques Greber, Champs Elysées model)
• Stop at Cret Park, Sister Cities Park, Logan square for talk about Sandy Calder, Napoleon Lebrun, Julian Abele and Stephen Girard
• Arrive at the Barnes Foundation opposite the Franklin Institute and then Rodin Museum with its garden, basin and sculptures
• Finish at The Philadelphia Museum of Art (Rocky steps, Jeanne d’Arc statute by Emmanuel Fremiet, Nancy, Paris, Philadelphia)

Enjoy a drink in one of many Fairmount pubs and restaurants nearby !

Previous Tour on May 8 From Old City to Rittenhouse Square

Elise Bromberg is a retired clinical social worker turned certified Philadelphia tour guide.  She says : “Taking my out-of-country guests around Philadelphia over many years made me curious and excited about its rich history and culture. When I retired, I turned to tour guiding to continue my passion for researching, developing, and sharing the stories that The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has to offer. Before doing independent tours, I was a docent at the Penn Museum and a guide with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. I currently offer regular tours of Philadelphia City Hall, of Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, and of Hope Lodge Mansion. I am a long-time member of the Philadelphia Association of Tour Guides as well as of the Alliance Francaise.”

Elise grew up in Egypt speaking French, English, and Arabic.  Later, she lived in Israel and learned Hebrew. In Mexico, she learned some Spanish. Elise has maintained her love of languages through adult education courses, reading, movies, travels, and  speaking, at every opportunity throughout her many years in Philadelphia.

Event Information

Date : Sunday, May, 10th, 2026

Time : 1:00-2:30pm

Location : City Hall (Dilworth Park Cafe and Patio),1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Language : Bilingual, French (required level B1 minimum), English

Cost : $15 for Members / $20 for non Members

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