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

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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.

What's Included

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

Meeting point

Rue Lacépède
75005 Paris, France

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Boulevard du Montparnasse
75006 Paris, France

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

What To Expect

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Luxembourg Gardens

We visit the homes of the Lost Generation authors around the Luxembourg gardens : Man Ray, William Faulkner, Hemingway (again)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please note that I have been vaccinated (5x)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris 1920: Lost Generation Writers of the Left Bank (Small Group Walking Tour)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please note that I have been vaccinated (5x)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour 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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