Highlights
- Discover the key places associated with Salvador Dalí and André Breton
- Find out where Ernest Hemingway's legendary boxing match took place
- See the iconic Paris cafes where the most famous artists of the time gathered
Description
I invite you to my author's walking tour along the Montparnasse boulevard. During our journey, we will get to know the great writers and artists who influenced the modern world. We will explore why Paris in the period of The Great Gatsby, the 1920s, attracted intellectuals and rebels from all over the world. This tour is perfect for history lovers, literature enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the Golden Age of Paris.
Along the way, we'll discover:
- Where did Ernest Hemingway's legendary boxing match take place?
- Why were F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda called the craziest couple in Paris?
- Where did surrealism begin? We’ll visit the key places associated with Salvador Dalí and André Breton.
- Who was the main muse of Man Ray, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, and many other artists? The story of Kiki of Montparnasse.
- How did Vladimir Lenin fight against Leon Trotsky? And what does Paris have to do with it?
- How did Japanese artists conquer Paris? The story of Tsuguharu Fujita.
- The main drama of Montparnasse: Auguste Rodin and his lover Camille Claudel.
- Where did the most expensive artists of our time live, work and walk? The iconic Paris cafes 'La Rotonde,' 'Le Dôme,' and 'Closeri de Lila'.
The walking tour lasts 2-3 hours and is available in both English and Russian.
Includes
2 hour guided walking tour
Free guide in PDF with 15 hidden gems in Paris after tour payment is completed!
A small surprise at the end
Insights into the lives of famous writers and artists
Picturesque locations for unforgettable photos
Excludes
Food&Drinks
Transportation
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
