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When American Writers Chose Paris

By Tours In Rose
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$74 and current price is AU$59 per adult
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Overview

“Join a guided walking tour in English through Saint-Germain-des-Pres and discover the vibrant world of American writers in Paris after World War I. This historic area 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, bookshops, 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.”

Activity location

  • Rue Jacob
    • Paris, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 45 Rue des Saints-Pères
    • 45 Rue des Saints-Pères
    • 75006, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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American thinkers in Paris

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:30 PM
Price details
AU$73.81
AU$59.05 x 1 AdultAU$59.05
Total
The previous price was AU$73.81 and current price is AU$59.05
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    “English-guided walking tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No drink, no food

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rue Jacob

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
“Visit the emblematic sites of the American presence in Paris, from the signing of the 1783 peace treaty to Ernest Hemingway.”

Les Deux Magots

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
“Discover Ernest Hemingway’s favourite restaurant, where he met his writer friends in Paris. Les Deux Magots is a restaurant dating back to the 19th century.”

Café de Flore

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
“Gertrude Stein, Henry Miller, James Baldwin, and others all frequented this literary café, which welcomed them for a long time.”

Rue de Furstemberg

  • 10m
“Discover 19th-century Parisian art that shaped American artists.”

Le Procope

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
“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.”

Odéon

  • 15m
“Odeon is a historic district in Paris, located in the Latin Quarter. It is known for its lively atmosphere, theatres, cafes, and its proximity to major literary and cultural landmarks.”

Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
“Shakespeare and Company is a legendary English-language bookshop 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 bookshop 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.”

Jardin du Luxembourg

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
“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.”

Location

Activity location

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    Rue Jacob
    • Paris, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    45 Rue des Saints-Pères
    • 45 Rue des Saints-Pères
    • 75006, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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