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Step into 1920s Paris and follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway and the Lost Generation on this immersive walking tour through the city’s most inspiring literary landmarks.
On this self guided tour you will walk the same streets where Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce, and Gertrude Stein once lived, wrote, and dreamed.
What makes this tour truly special is its storytelling approach. Each stop reveals a deeper layer of Paris—from hidden alleys filled with legend to iconic cafés where revolutionary ideas were born.
Along the way, you’ll explore landmarks like Notre-Dame, Shakespeare and Company, and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, while uncovering lesser-known corners that capture the spirit of the Lost Generation.
Perfect for literature lovers, history enthusiasts, and curious travelers alike, this tour transforms Paris into a living story—one you can walk through, feel, and remember long after you leave.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts outside of Notre Dame, where you'll hear the story of the site and the link to Hemingway, you'll then be guided through Paris. Be sure to download our walking tour app and tour before going.
The tour ends at the iconic site where Hemingway once sipped Coffee.
Itinerary
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1Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Begin your journey at one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Notre-Dame Cathedral, built between the 12th and 14th centuries, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. For Hemingway and the Lost Generation, it was more than a monument—it was a place of reflection and inspiration in the heart of Paris.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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his peaceful riverside park is home to the Fontaine Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre and the oldest tree in Paris, planted in 1601. The setting captures the quiet beauty that inspired writers like Hemingway, offering a glimpse into a slower, more reflective side of the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Shakespeare and Company
One of the most famous bookstores in the world, this literary haven was a gathering place for Hemingway, James Joyce, and other members of the Lost Generation. Founded by Sylvia Beach, it supported struggling writers and even published Joyce’s groundbreaking novel Ulysses.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Explore Paris’s narrowest street, filled with legend and mystery, before arriving at Théâtre de la Huchette. This intimate theater has hosted the same plays for decades, embodying the enduring artistic spirit of the Latin Quarter.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Fontaine Saint-Michel
This dramatic 19th-century fountain depicts the Archangel Michael defeating the devil. Located in the lively Latin Quarter, it marks a place where writers once gathered, debated, and dreamed during the roaring 1920s.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6rue Saint-André-des-Arts
Walk through one of the most vibrant streets of the Left Bank, where cafés, bookshops, and apartments once housed struggling writers. This area reflects the daily life of the Lost Generation—creative, chaotic, and full of ambition.
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7Rue de Buci
This bustling crossroads captures the energy of 1920s Paris. Markets, cafés, and street life made this area a hub for writers like Hemingway and his contemporaries, who gathered here to exchange ideas and shape modern literature.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This small square features a sculpture by Pablo Picasso dedicated to poet Guillaume Apollinaire. It represents the deep connections between artists and writers in Paris and reflects the creative collaborations that defined the era.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Les Deux Magots
One of Hemingway’s favorite cafés, Les Deux Magots was a hub for writers and artists. Here, conversations, debates, and ideas flowed as freely as coffee and wine, shaping some of the most important literary works of the 20th century.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Café de Flore
These legendary cafés were central to Paris’s intellectual life. Writers like Hemingway, Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir gathered here, turning everyday conversations into philosophy, literature, and cultural movements that still influence the world today.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A legendary hang out of Hemingway and one of the best food experiences.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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