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Paris 1920: Lost Generation Writers of the Left Bank (Small Group Walking Tour)

Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$178.78
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Overview

There is a famous saying : “Everyone has 2 countries, their own & France”. This was especially true for numerous artists, writers & jazz musicians between the 2 world wars, many of whom flocked to Paris not only for artistic inspiration but also to find themselves.

Known as the Lost Generation, these were men & women who had suffered through WW1, a war that had taken 20m lives. They were all between 20 and 30 years old & questioned the old regime as morally bankrupt – seeking to build a new system.

Eager to share ideas they would gather in the numerous cafés of the Left Bank. Many of these struggling artists & writers stayed in the area’s cheap hotels or cold-water flats. We will visit the places they lived, worked & partied, bearing in mind that the bohemian Left Bank of starving artists & struggling writers has given way to chic boutiques & high end bistros.

Drinks not included in the price.

School groups are welcome on this tour - contact us for rates.
Paris 1920 : Lost Generation Writers of the Left Bank
Lost Generation Writers: Visit the locations where the Lost Generations authors lived, loved & experienced Paris... along the way hear their stories
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • A tablet is used by the guide to present photo & video documentation, and for reading excerpts of works from each author
  • Local guide
  • Food & beverage not included
  • Transportation to & from meeting point

Meeting point
Meeting point is in front of the Café la Contrescarpe, on the Place Contrescarpe
Return details
We end the tour in 1 of two possible locations - - one of the famed cafés of Montparnasse (Le Select, La Rotonde, Le Dome...) - Harry's NY Bar near the Opera

  • Place de la Contrescarpe
    We start off in a pleasant café with a short introduction to the Lost Generation authors and their involvement in WW1. Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee while we begin the tour.
  • Mouffetard Market
    We visit the first flat where Ernest Hemingway lived & learn about his early years. We also visit the place where James Joyce finished his masterpiece Ulysses, in the face of much opposition.
  • Odeon
    We visit the original location of the famed bookstore Shakespeare & Company, a 2nd home to so many of the Lost Generation writers - Hemingway, Pound, Stein & most especially Joyce.
  • Luxembourg Gardens
    We visit the homes of the Lost Generation authors around the Luxembourg gardens : Man Ray, William Faulkner, Hemingway (again)
  • Montparnasse Quartier
    We end the tour in one of the famed Montparnasse cafés, where all the Lost Generation writers came to party back in the 1920s. Over a drink we discuss the Fitzgeralds & their tragic end; Ezra Pound, with his outstanding talent & his despicable political views; then the controversial Gertrude Stein.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Paris 1920: Lost Generation Writers of the Left Bank (Small Group Walking Tour)

    Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    $178.78
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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