Marquis de Lafayette

In the leadup to the great Fête de la Fédération, the Marquis de Lafayette and a group of liberal nobles began to direct the course of the Revolution. 

Join Marquis de Lafayette, the passionate French aristocrat who championed liberty in both the American and French revolutions, and Benjamin Franklin, a key American Founding Father. Discover Lafayette's youthful inspiration from Franklin that spurred him to support the American cause. Hear about their lasting friendship and the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's return to America. Explore the remarkable journey to find Lafayette's grave at Picpus Cemetery in Paris and reflect on his profound legacy and the trials he faced during the Reign of Terror.