Hemingway spent his formative years in Paris. Surrounded by fellow authors such as James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound & F. Scott Fitzgerald, he transitioned from cub journalist to seasoned novelist. These men & women were known as the "Lost Generation", many of whom had suffered through the horrors of WW1. They flocked to Paris not only for artistic inspiration but also to find themselves.
This tour will take you to the places that Hemingway frequented, where he lived, worked & partied. Along the way I share documented research on his life & exploits, archival photos of Hemingway in Paris, and excerpts of his work.
From his first trip to Europe as a volunteer Ambulance Driver in WW1, to his final days in Ketchum, Idaho, I will share Hemingway's experiences in Paris, his life, his loves, his work. We will visit his favorite bars and perhaps share a drink while I relate his story from his early years to Paris, and ultimately his tragic end.
Posted By : Alex_Y
Our guide was fantastic! My wife and I both enjoyed the tour. I'm a bit of a Hemingway fan and have read most of his works and a biography. My wife didn't know Hemingway's history in Paris. Great for Hemingway fans who may already know a lot of his story and for Hemingway "rookies." The tour included great information that set the context for the lost generation in Paris. The pace of the walking tour was easy. We saw cafés that Hemingway frequented and two of his apartments (from the outside) where he lived. We both enjoyed that the tour included more than Hemingway, including where F. Scott Fitzgerald lived, the location of the original Shakespeare and Co bookstore, and where James Joyce lived for a while. Time well spent during our visit to Paris!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 10:09:05 
Posted By : Matthias_C
We could not have been more pleased with our tour and wonderful tour guide, Ellen. I knew a lot about Hemingway from reading his books, but not so much about his biography, and Ellen was able to fill in many gaps for me about his life. The information was so comprehensive and covered his entire life-the depth and breath of the information was truly staggering. We also visited many sites that were on my list-for example, Ellen showed us the steps where Owen Wilson waited to be driven back in time in the hit movie, "Midnight in Paris." We ended at the select, and the neighborhood of avant garde bars was so well preserved it felt like stepping back in time to the 1920's! We HIGHLY recommend this tour. Very informative and FUN!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 08:45:39
Posted By : Regan_S
Ellen knows her stuff! As a Hemingway fan, we enjoyed the tour and Ellen’s extensive knowledge. It was wonderful to bring all the biographies to life on the tour! We also enjoyed the visit to the Montparnasse bars!
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Posted On : 2024-02-27 07:17:34
Posted By : Joel_R
Ellen was an absolutely wonderful guide; incredibly knowledgeable and thorough, this tour of Hemingway’s life is singular if you’re coming to Paris and want to dive into the Lost Generation.
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Posted On : 2024-02-03 05:39:50
Posted By : Carlos_C
Great tour for Hemingway fans, with some Fitzgerald and Faulkner info thrown into the mix. Ellen is a knowledgeable and fun tour guide. A big highlight of my Paris trip.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 11:07:42
Posted By : Jon_W
This was a great tour, very well researched and containing interesting media & facts. A must for anyone who is a fan of Hemingway or just enjoys a great historical tour experience.
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Posted On : 2023-10-23 06:07:24
Posted By : Kristin_C
Ellen was a great guide. She was knowledgeable, funny, and kind. She gave the true Hemingway flavor of Paris. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-09-26 16:43:48
Posted By : Regina_W
Enjoying a drink and listening to Ellen share stories about Hemingway.
A different experience from Art Museums and Food Tours.
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Posted On : 2023-08-26 13:12:48
Posted By : Sally_M
TOur guide Ellen was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and made the experience very fun as well.
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Posted On : 2023-06-03 14:04:46
Posted By : victoriaip
Ellen is a clear and informed guide, she preps her material very well and gave us a very good recap of Hemingways life and interesting places that he spent during his time in Paris.
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Posted On : 2023-05-30 18:05:33
