Paris Literature Private Walking Tour of Saint-Germain-des-Pres & Latin Quarter
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Description
Retrace the steps of influential poets and intellectuals on this private guided tour of Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter. See where Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald met for drinks and where Benjamin Franklin and Voltaire would debate.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 2 business days (15:00 local time) to 1 business days (15:00 local time) prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Activity Detail
Inclusion
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
- 15:00
Duration
- 3 (hrs)
Check In/Pickup Location Details
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Upon your arrival at the check-in location, please look for your local guide who will be wearing a special badge with the Localers logo.
Additional Notes
- The unit price covers the cost for all participants in the group.
Dressing & Items to Bring
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Schedule
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| 14:45:00 |
Check-in and Meet Your Guide at Hotel du Louvre
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| 15:00:00 |
Guided Literature Tour
Stroll to the southern side of the Seine River called Left Bank, a historic place where writers from the Lost Generation used to meet up. Walk the paths that were frequented by Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and other authors who came of age during World War I. Day: Day1 |
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Saint-Germain-des-Pres
Continue the walking tour through the charming, cobbled streets of Saint-Germain-des-Pres where you will find cafes that were once the meeting place of academics and philosophers. Then get a chance to visit the hotel where Oscar Wilde exhaled his final breath in 1900. Day: Day1 |
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Paris Sorbonne University
Pass by the University of Paris, one of Europe's most distinguished and oldest universities, where French philosopher and novelist, Jean-Paul Sartre, taught existentialist philosophy. Day: Day1 |
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The Latin Quarter
Explore Paris' Latin Quarter where the Pantheon, a secular mausoleum, is situated. In here, find the tombs of Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas and Voltaire. Best of all, see Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce's favorite place to meet, which inspired Woody Allen's movie "Midnight in Paris". Day: Day1 |
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Coffee Break
Rest for a while at a local Left Bank cafe where you can enjoy a cup of French coffee. Grab this rare chance to chat some more with your guide who is also a passionate French literary expert. Day: Day1 |
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Shakespeare and Company
Finally, visit Shakespeare & Co., a popular bookshop which was featured in various Hollywood movies including Before Sunset and Julie & Julia. Learn all about the history of the store from your local guide and immerse yourself in its authentic literary atmosphere. Day: Day1 |
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| 18:00:00 |
Tour Ends at Shakespeare & Co.
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