Hemingway Paris Lost Generation Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Paris, France
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Duration1h - 1h 30m
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

  • Go at your own pace. The tour never expires.
  • The tour plays as you walk making it a hands free experience.
  • See the historic spots linked to the Lost Generation.
  • Self Guided, location aware, walking tour of Hemingway's favorite spots in Paris
  • The tour was made by a local Parisian
  • No food or drink we just stop outside
  • No Human guide this is all guided by your walking tour app
  • No Admissions, this tour is all outside

What to expect

  1. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    5m
    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.
  2. Square Rene Viviani
    5m
    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.
  3. Shakespeare and Company
    5m
    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.
  4. Rue du Chat qui Peche
    5m
    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. Fontaine Saint-Michel
    5m
    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.
  6. 5m
    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.
  7. 5m
    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.
  8. 5m
    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.
  9. 5m
    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.
  10. 5m
    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.
  11. 5m
    A legendary hang out of Hemingway and one of the best food experiences.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

The tour ends at the iconic site where Hemingway once sipped Coffee.

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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