1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific 2025 – Bastille Festival Celebration Tours
Neighborhood: Downtown
Description
Special Bastille Festival Celebration Tours Saturday, July 12, 2025!
Everyone in France heard the rumors. Or saw the news reports “of gold mines…fabulous riches awaiting only the hands of miners to be picked up.” Some packed their bags and set off for California. These French left their mark on the culture of the booming city. The French influenced society, especially in food and fashion. Without them, it’s hard to imagine San Francisco becoming our sophisticated, cosmopolitan metropolis.
We will walk through the heart of Gold Rush San Francisco and learn the stories of some of the thousands of French who influenced the City’s development with restaurants, bakeries, shops, laundries, banks and bordellos. From the Gold Rush to today, San Francisco has been the “Paris of the Pacific!”
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Notes
These tours will be on July 12, 2025!
Reservations are required for this tour.
Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Location
Meeting Point: East end of Clay Street at Embarcadero Plaza by the Vaillancourt Fountain.
