Hemingway's Haunts in Paris - Small Group Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Hemingway's Haunts in Paris - Small Group Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 3 hours
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Hemingway spent his formative years in Paris. Surrounded by fellow authors such as James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound & F. Scott Fitzgerald, he transitioned from cub journalist to seasoned novelist. These men & women were known as the "Lost Generation", many of whom had suffered through the horrors of WW1. They flocked to Paris not only for artistic inspiration but also to find themselves.
This tour will take you to the places that Hemingway frequented, where he lived, worked & partied. Along the way I share documented research on his life & exploits, archival photos of Hemingway in Paris, and excerpts of his work.
From his first trip to Europe as a volunteer Ambulance Driver in WW1, to his final days in Ketchum, Idaho, I will share Hemingway's experiences in Paris, his life, his loves, his work. We will visit his favorite bars and perhaps share a drink while I relate his story from his early years to Paris, and ultimately his tragic end.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Latin Quarter, 75005 Paris France

We start the tour in the heart of the Left Bank's bohemian quarter. We discover his early days before arriving in Paris. Then we will see Hemingway's1st flat - a cold water flat with no running water, shared toilets in the hallway & a mattress on the floor. Despite his poverty, he loved Paris & opened himself up to discovering a new city, a new life.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Place de la Contrescarpe, 75005 Paris France

Next stop, the place where James Joyce finished writing his masterpiece novel Ulysses. The two men were good friends, perhaps a "Literary Odd Couple" given their differences !

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Odeon / Saint-Michel, Odeon / Saint-Michel, Paris, Ile-de-France

We will visit the original location of the famed bookstore, Shakespeare & Company, on the rue de l'Odéon. Hemingway was a close friend of the owner, Sylvia Beach, and he shared many happy memories of the store & the woman in his novel about Paris, A Moveable Feast.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Eglise Saint-Sulpice, 2 rue Palatine, 75006 Paris France

Hemingway's last flat in Paris was located nearby - the rent was paid by his 2nd wife's family and it was far more posh than his previous digs. We will hear about his friendship with Fitzgerald & discover the behind-the-scenes story of his 1st novel, The Sun Also Rises. It was a divisive book, that cost him the friendship of several close acquaintances, but it catapulted him to fame.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Le Select, 99 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France

Le Select was popular with all the Lost Generation writers. We end the tour here. Guests can also choose to end the tour in one of the other famed 1920s cafés of Montparnasse (La Rotonde, the Dome, the Closerie de Lilas), at Harry's NY Bar near the Opera, or at the Hemingway Bar in the Ritz Hotel (advance notice required for this option because dress attire is obligatory to enter the bar). Drinks NOT INCLUDED in the tour price.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Tablet is used by the guide to present photo & video documentation

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Transportation costs not included - there is a bus ride during the tour which costs €2/person
  • Food & beverages not included
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note that I am entirely vaccinated
  • It is possible to end this tour either at Harry's NY Bar or one of the Jazz Age iconic cafés of Montparnasse, or even the Hemingway Bar at the Ritz. In the case of the latter, 24-hour advance notice is required since there is a dress code for the Ritz.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

57 Rue Lacépède, 75005 Paris, France


Return Details

Le Select, 99 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Regan_S

27 Feb, 2024

Ellen knows her stuff! As a Hemingway fan, we enjoyed the tour and Ellen’s extensive knowledge. It was wonderful to bring all the biographies to life on the tour! We also enjoyed the visit to the Montparnasse bars!

Joel_R

03 Feb, 2024

Ellen was an absolutely wonderful guide; incredibly knowledgeable and thorough, this tour of Hemingway’s life is singular if you’re coming to Paris and want to dive into the Lost Generation.

Carlos_C

31 Dec, 2023

Great tour for Hemingway fans, with some Fitzgerald and Faulkner info thrown into the mix. Ellen is a knowledgeable and fun tour guide. A big highlight of my Paris trip.

Jon_W

23 Oct, 2023

This was a great tour, very well researched and containing interesting media & facts. A must for anyone who is a fan of Hemingway or just enjoys a great historical tour experience.

Kristin_C

26 Sep, 2023

Ellen was a great guide. She was knowledgeable, funny, and kind. She gave the true Hemingway flavor of Paris. Highly recommend.

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