Francophone Museum Tour: The History of French San Francisco

Saturday, October 3, 2026
11:00 AM 12:30 PM

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The Francophone Museum presents: Saturday Guided Tour

How did French-speaking immigrants help build San Francisco? Join us for a guided tour through nearly two centuries of Francophone history in the city, from Gold Rush argonauts to contemporary artists, merchants, entrepreneurs, and more, whose legacy is woven through the city today.

This tour will be conducted in English. $10 general, $5 for members of the Alliance Française de San Francisco.

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Come spend a Saturday in history. Our guided tours trace nearly two centuries of Francophone life in San Francisco, from the 19th century to today.

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Reserve your ticket: https://www.francophonemuseum.org/event

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Location

1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Contact

Francophone Museum
1345 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: +1 (415) 775-7755museum@francophonemuseum.org