Hemingway in Paris - Small Group Walking Tour
41 Reviews
Paris, France
Things to do hosted by Visit the Hidden Paris
3 hours (approx.)
Up to 6 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Local guide
- Tablet is used by the guide to present photo & video documentation
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Transportation costs not included - there is a bus ride during the tour which costs €2/person
- Food & beverages not included
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atQuartier Latin
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.
20 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPlace de la Contrescarpe
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 !
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atOdeon / Saint-Michel
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.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atEglise Saint-Sulpice
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.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLe Select
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.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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A fascinating history of a brilliant and complicated man
Ron_C, Dec 2024
Like many kids of my age, I was forced to read Hemingway in high school. However, he was one of the few authors. I actually enjoyed and would read on my own as well.
What my teachers never got into, was the complicated and fascinating man behind those works.
I knew some of the basics. The African Safari, the fishing, the womanizing, the drinking….. But this tour really brought the history of the man and the reasons and motives that drove him to life.
The tour was well researched with tons of video clips and fascinating stories around his life.
If, like me, you appreciate Hemingway as an author, or we’re just forced to read him, I highly recommend this tour.
And my guide, Ellen made the whole event, fascinating and enjoyable
Great for Hemingway and Paris fans!
Alex_Y, Dec 2024
Our guide was fantastic! My wife and I both enjoyed the tour. I'm a bit of a Hemingway fan and have read most of his works and a biography. My wife didn't know Hemingway's history in Paris. Great for Hemingway fans who may already know a lot of his story and for Hemingway "rookies." The tour included great information that set the context for the lost generation in Paris. The pace of the walking tour was easy. We saw cafés that Hemingway frequented and two of his apartments (from the outside) where he lived. We both enjoyed that the tour included more than Hemingway, including where F. Scott Fitzgerald lived, the location of the original Shakespeare and Co bookstore, and where James Joyce lived for a while. Time well spent during our visit to Paris!
One of the best tours I have ever been on!
Matthias_C, Dec 2024
We could not have been more pleased with our tour and wonderful tour guide, Ellen. I knew a lot about Hemingway from reading his books, but not so much about his biography, and Ellen was able to fill in many gaps for me about his life. The information was so comprehensive and covered his entire life-the depth and breath of the information was truly staggering. We also visited many sites that were on my list-for example, Ellen showed us the steps where Owen Wilson waited to be driven back in time in the hit movie, "Midnight in Paris." We ended at the select, and the neighborhood of avant garde bars was so well preserved it felt like stepping back in time to the 1920's! We HIGHLY recommend this tour. Very informative and FUN!
Ellen knows her stuff! ...
Regan_S, Dec 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!
Responses from Ellen L
It was my pleasure ! Many thanks for coming on my tour.
100% recommend
Joel_R, Dec 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.
Responses from Ellen L
It was my pleasure to be your host ! Thank you for the kind words !!
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