Free tour
Free tour in the Latin Quarter to explore the haunts of Hemingway, Baldwin and Fitzgerald
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Guru: Ved
Registered on 24 May 2022
Born in India. Raised in Dubai. Grew up in Paris.
Studied in France for 3 years to be a management consultant.
Now, (trying to) write for a living.
Passionate bibliophile and love the history of writing in Paris. Would love to share this during our tour :)
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
📚 Free Walking Tour for Bibliophiles in Paris
[Limited Slots]
Hemingway. Baldwin. Fitzgerald.
Paris was the home of the Lost Generation: a group of writers and thinkers post World War I, who searched for meaning in the petit village de Paris.
📖 Join me down the streets where literature's greatest minds penned their best works like 'Tender Is The Heart' and 'The Sun Also Rises'
✍️ Meet other bibliophiles, writers and lovers of culture during your trip.
⏳ Duration: 40 minutes
📍 Meeting Point: La Closerie des Lilas, 171 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris
🚶🏼 Route Plan:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7QCNCsPBE5NXsDYx9
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
171 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France
Meeting Point:
La Closerie des Lilas, 171 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris
What I carry: A blue Northface bag and I wear a dark red t-shirt
(I will have a black umbrella open at the meeting point)
1
Outside visit
La Closerie des Lilas
Meeting point: point out this was a haunt for Hemingway and where he worked on The Sun Also Rises.
This is an early sign of the bohemian cafe culture you see in Paris today
2
Outside visit
Gertrude Stein Salon
Getrude Stein was the "mother" of the expat community for the Lost Generation of writers. She used to have weekly salons and meetups for writers.
3
Outside visit
12 Rue de l'Odéon
Home of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free tour in the Latin Quarter to explore the haunts of Hemingway, Baldwin and Fitzgerald
