Free walking tour in the morning, starting at 10:30, in November 2026: Jardin du Luxembourg, Saint-Étienne-du-Mont and Musée du Luxembourg.
2 hours and 30 minutes
English
Description
December 1921, Europe is just out of World War I. The young Ernest Hemingway establishes with his wife in a one bedroom apartment in the Latin quarter as a correspondant for the Toronto Star. With the help of a few, he will rapidly refine his style as an author and grow to international recognition.
Paris will be the scene of his first novel “The Sun also rises“. His passion for Paris will stay intact throughout his career. With “A moveable feast” published posthumously, Hemingway remembers his early days in the French capital.
With this two-hour tour, you will be walking in Hemingway‘s footsteps, discovering his favorite spots (cafés, bookshops, neighborhoods). I will bring you to his three residences throughout the years, all of them in the Paris left bank. We will finish the tour in Montparnasse, the epicenter of modern art during the “roaring 20s”.
Join us for this 2 hour walking tour and witness with your own eyes the magic of Paris during the golden years which brought Hemingway to world recognition as a novelist !
I am a citizen of the world, curious of all nationalities, worships and passions. I have faith in life and in relationships. They elevate the mind and bring us closer to the Almighty… ;-) I am a trained musician (piano and drums) with a particular interest for jazz and Latin. I also have a particular interest for American literature, namely, authors that have succeeded in the early 1900s in Paris as part of the Golden Age. I have spent a number of years abroad, namely, the USA, Brazil and parts of Africa.Welcome to France!
Meeting point:27 Rue de Fleurus, 75006 Paris, FranceI will be waiting across the street from this address: 27 Rue de Fleurus. Feel free to text me on +33672087832. Open in Google Maps →
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Free entry
27 Rue de FleurusGertrude Stein‘s residence and starting point of the tour. Hemingway met Stein early on in 1922. She was instrumental in introducing the young Hemingway to Paris and the community of authors who had established there.
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Outside visit
Jardin du LuxembourgA pivotal spot of the tour. The Luxembourg Gardens are also central to Hemingway‘s many wanders in the city.
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Entry not included
Musée du LuxembourgPossibly the oldest museum in Paris, one that Hemingway affected particularly. It is the first museum to have presented impressionist art late in the 19 century. Hemingway recalls discovering Cézanne for the first time over there.
Meeting point:27 Rue de Fleurus, 75006 Paris, FranceI will be waiting across the street from this address: 27 Rue de Fleurus. Feel free to text me on +33672087832. Open in Google Maps →
1
Free entry
27 Rue de FleurusGertrude Stein‘s residence and starting point of the tour. Hemingway met Stein early on in 1922. She was instrumental in introducing the young Hemingway to Paris and the community of authors who had established there.
2
Outside visit
Jardin du LuxembourgA pivotal spot of the tour. The Luxembourg Gardens are also central to Hemingway‘s many wanders in the city.
3
Entry not included
Musée du LuxembourgPossibly the oldest museum in Paris, one that Hemingway affected particularly. It is the first museum to have presented impressionist art late in the 19 century. Hemingway recalls discovering Cézanne for the first time over there.
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11 reviews
Professionalism
4.91
Entertainment
4.91
Communication
5.00
Quality
5.00
Route
4.91
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 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.
We took this tour today with Christophe and found it both enlightening and enjoyable. Rather than simply tracing Hemingway’s footsteps through Paris, the tour brought to life the intellectual and artistic world that shaped him during his formative years as a writer.
Christophe is knowledgeable and generous with his insights. He seamlessly wove together literary history, anecdotes, and the broader cultural context of 1920s Paris, while making time for questions and discussion.
Christophe gave us a deeper appreciation not only of Hemingway, but also of the vibrant community of writers and artists who made Paris such a remarkable place during that era. A memorable and rewarding experience.
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Pat
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Gina
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somkietr
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Agnes
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Traveled as couple
June 2026
We took this tour today with Christophe and found it both enlightening and enjoyable. Rather than simply tracing Hemingway’s footsteps through Paris, the tour brought to life the intellectual and artistic world that shaped him during his formative years as a writer.
Christophe is knowledgeable and generous with his insights. He seamlessly wove together literary history, anecdotes, and the broader cultural context of 1920s Paris, while making time for questions and discussion.
Christophe gave us a deeper appreciation not only of Hemingway, but also of the vibrant community of writers and artists who made Paris such a remarkable place during that era. A memorable and rewarding experience.
P
Pat
1 Review
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Gina
3 Reviews
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somkietr
3 Reviews
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Traveled as couple
June 2026
We really enjoyed Christophe’s tour as he gave us the full gamut of the Paris Hemingway experience but also threw in other interesting details about local architecture and history. Be prepared to walk but it is worth it!
Traveled as couple
April 2026
Christophe was a great guide: kind, patient, and friendly. Thanks to him, we learned a lot about Hemingway and Paris in the 1920's, with its exciting bohemian and cultural vibes. We walked through the most iconic literary landmarks of that time, and we fell in love with Paris, its enduring magnetism for culture and literature, no matter the era. Thank you so much, Christophe, for the wonderful adventure! - Nick and Gina
Traveled as couple
April 2026
He has a great knowledge about the life of Hemingway why living in Paris with his first wife and second wife, where he lived ate and entertained and friends. We visited the home Gertrude Stein, the center of artists community in Paris, the first and second famous Sheakspear book stores. It was also entertaining. I highly recommend this tour for die hard hemingways enthusiasts.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
June 2026
We took this tour today with Christophe and found it both enlightening and enjoyable. Rather than simply tracing Hemingway’s footsteps through Paris, the tour brought to life the intellectual and artistic world that shaped him during his formative years as a writer.
Christophe is knowledgeable and generous with his insights. He seamlessly wove together literary history, anecdotes, and the broader cultural context of 1920s Paris, while making time for questions and discussion.
Christophe gave us a deeper appreciation not only of Hemingway, but also of the vibrant community of writers and artists who made Paris such a remarkable place during that era. A memorable and rewarding experience.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
June 2026
We really enjoyed Christophe’s tour as he gave us the full gamut of the Paris Hemingway experience but also threw in other interesting details about local architecture and history. Be prepared to walk but it is worth it!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
April 2026
Christophe was a great guide: kind, patient, and friendly. Thanks to him, we learned a lot about Hemingway and Paris in the 1920's, with its exciting bohemian and cultural vibes. We walked through the most iconic literary landmarks of that time, and we fell in love with Paris, its enduring magnetism for culture and literature, no matter the era. Thank you so much, Christophe, for the wonderful adventure! - Nick and Gina
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
April 2026
He has a great knowledge about the life of Hemingway why living in Paris with his first wife and second wife, where he lived ate and entertained and friends. We visited the home Gertrude Stein, the center of artists community in Paris, the first and second famous Sheakspear book stores. It was also entertaining. I highly recommend this tour for die hard hemingways enthusiasts.
Booking verified
Traveled alone
March 2026
I really enjoyed this, saw some beautiful parts of Paris from a specific point of view and learned some new history and things about Hemingway. Christophe introduces other people, who were contemporaries of Hemingway, and gives a real flavour of the Paris they lived in. He also had good recommendations of places to eat and drink.
Traveled as couple
June 2026
We really enjoyed Christophe’s tour as he gave us the full gamut of the Paris Hemingway experience but also threw in other interesting details about local architecture and history. Be prepared to walk but it is worth it!
Traveled as couple
April 2026
Christophe was a great guide: kind, patient, and friendly. Thanks to him, we learned a lot about Hemingway and Paris in the 1920's, with its exciting bohemian and cultural vibes. We walked through the most iconic literary landmarks of that time, and we fell in love with Paris, its enduring magnetism for culture and literature, no matter the era. Thank you so much, Christophe, for the wonderful adventure! - Nick and Gina
Traveled as couple
April 2026
He has a great knowledge about the life of Hemingway why living in Paris with his first wife and second wife, where he lived ate and entertained and friends. We visited the home Gertrude Stein, the center of artists community in Paris, the first and second famous Sheakspear book stores. It was also entertaining. I highly recommend this tour for die hard hemingways enthusiasts.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
June 2026
We took this tour today with Christophe and found it both enlightening and enjoyable. Rather than simply tracing Hemingway’s footsteps through Paris, the tour brought to life the intellectual and artistic world that shaped him during his formative years as a writer.
Christophe is knowledgeable and generous with his insights. He seamlessly wove together literary history, anecdotes, and the broader cultural context of 1920s Paris, while making time for questions and discussion.
Christophe gave us a deeper appreciation not only of Hemingway, but also of the vibrant community of writers and artists who made Paris such a remarkable place during that era. A memorable and rewarding experience.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
June 2026
We really enjoyed Christophe’s tour as he gave us the full gamut of the Paris Hemingway experience but also threw in other interesting details about local architecture and history. Be prepared to walk but it is worth it!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
April 2026
Christophe was a great guide: kind, patient, and friendly. Thanks to him, we learned a lot about Hemingway and Paris in the 1920's, with its exciting bohemian and cultural vibes. We walked through the most iconic literary landmarks of that time, and we fell in love with Paris, its enduring magnetism for culture and literature, no matter the era. Thank you so much, Christophe, for the wonderful adventure! - Nick and Gina
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
April 2026
He has a great knowledge about the life of Hemingway why living in Paris with his first wife and second wife, where he lived ate and entertained and friends. We visited the home Gertrude Stein, the center of artists community in Paris, the first and second famous Sheakspear book stores. It was also entertaining. I highly recommend this tour for die hard hemingways enthusiasts.
Booking verified
Traveled alone
March 2026
I really enjoyed this, saw some beautiful parts of Paris from a specific point of view and learned some new history and things about Hemingway. Christophe introduces other people, who were contemporaries of Hemingway, and gives a real flavour of the Paris they lived in. He also had good recommendations of places to eat and drink.
