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The French influence in Philadelphia : From Old City to Rittenhouse Square

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Philadelphia Bourse, 111 S Independence Mall E Philadelphia, PA 19106

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 Bourse Building with an overview and a walk down 4th Street to
  • Chestnut Street Corner (Hotel Monaco, Portrait gallery, Congress Hall and Lafayette Arch)
  • Stop at Carpenter Hall and learn about Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir,
  • On 4th Street find out about the French and American élite of the 1790s (French dentists, bakeries, newspapers, cafés and bookstores…)
  • Arrive on 6th Street and Walnut Street, site of the Philadelphia Jail,
  • Walking down Walnut Street learn about Joseph Bonaparte, discover French stores and French inspired cuisine restaurants
  • Finish the tour in Rittenhouse Square (Parc Monceau inspired) with Paul Cret & Jacques Greber architects, Antoine Louis Barye Sculptor.

Enjoy a drink or a meal on the 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, 10, 2026

Time : 1:00-2:300pm

Location : Philadelphia Bourse, 111 S Independence Mall E Philadelphia, PA 19106

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

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

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