Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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“Join a guided walking tour in English through Saint-Germain-des-Pres and discover the vibrant world of American thinkers in Paris after World War I. This historic neighborhood became the heart of the ‘Lost Generation,’ where iconic figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and F. Scott Fitzgerald lived, wrote, and exchanged ideas. As you stroll through its charming streets, you will explore legendary cafes, bookstores, and meeting places that shaped modern literature. From literary salons to cultural landmarks, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the artistic energy that defined Paris in the 1920s.”
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
“English-guided walking tour
No drink, no food
Meeting Points
Departure
45 Rue des Saints-Pères
We will meet at the Campus Saint-Germain-des-Pres (Universite Paris cite)
“Join a guided walking tour in English through Saint-Germain-des-Pres and discover the vibrant world of American thinkers in Paris after World War I. This historic neighborhood became the heart of the ‘Lost Generation,’ where iconic figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and F. Scott Fitzgerald lived, wrote, and exchanged ideas. As you stroll through its charming streets, you will explore legendary cafes, bookstores, and meeting places that shaped modern literature. From literary salons to cultural landmarks, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the artistic energy that defined Paris in the 1920s.”
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
“English-guided walking tour
No drink, no food
Meeting Points
Departure
45 Rue des Saints-Pères
We will meet at the Campus Saint-Germain-des-Pres (Universite Paris cite)
Return
Jardin du Luxembourg
We will end the tour at the Jardin de Luxembourg
Itinerary
1
Rue Jacob
“Visit the emblematic sites of the American presence in Paris, from the signing of the 1783 peace treaty to Ernest Hemingway.”
20 minutes
2
Les Deux Magots
“Discover Ernest Hemingway’s favorite restaurant, where he met his writer friends in Paris. Les Deux Magots is a restaurant dating back to the 19th century.”
10 minutes
3
Café de Flore
“Gertrude Stein, Henry Miller, James Baldwin, and others all frequented this literary café, which welcomed them for a long time.”
10 minutes
4
Rue de Furstemberg
“Discover 19th-century Parisian art that shaped American artists.”
10 minutes
5
Le Procope
“Le Procope is one of the oldest restaurants in Paris, founded in the 17th century. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, it has long been a meeting place for writers, philosophers, and political thinkers. Over the centuries, it welcomed famous figures such as Voltaire and Diderot, and became a symbol of Parisian intellectual life. Today, it remains a historic landmark where visitors can experience the atmosphere of old literary Paris.”
15 minutes
6
Odéon
“Odeon is a historic district in Paris, located in the Latin Quarter. It is known for its lively atmosphere, theaters, cafes, and its proximity to major literary and cultural landmarks.”
15 minutes
7
Shakespeare And Company
“Shakespeare and Company is a legendary English-language bookstore located on the Left Bank of Paris, opposite Notre-Dame Cathedral. Founded in its current form in 1951, it has long been a gathering place for writers, readers, and artists. The bookstore continues the spirit of the original shop that once hosted famous writers such as Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, becoming a symbol of Paris’s literary culture.”
10 minutes
8
Jardin du Luxembourg
“The Luxembourg Garden is a historic public park located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Created in the early 17th century for Queen Marie de’ Medici, it combines French and English garden styles, with tree-lined paths, fountains, statues, and flowerbeds. Today, it is a popular place for walking, relaxing, and enjoying Parisian life, close to the Luxembourg Palace, which houses the French Senate.”