Language
English
About this experience
My tour will help you feel the special spirit of the Parisian bohemian district of the 20th century. You will see iconic places and favorite hangouts of the bohemians. Learn about the creative hub of the 'roaring 20s'. I will tell you the history of the district's formation and flourishing, as well as show you how it lives today.
What to expect
You will see:
- The Paris Observatory, founded by decree of Louis XIV
- The Montparnasse Cemetery and the graves of Jacques Chirac, Simon Petlyura, Jane Birkin, Serge Gainsbourg, Charles Baudelaire, and many others
- The restaurant La Rotonde - a meeting place for Pablo Picasso, Max Jacob, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall, and other celebrities
- The cafe Closerie des Lilas - Ernest Hemingway's favorite spot
- The restaurant La Coupole
- Pablo Picasso Square
- The Montparnasse Tower and station
You will learn:
- Why Montparnasse was considered a bohemian district
- Where Ernest Hemingway wrote and Picasso created, while Lenin played chess with Trotsky
- How World War II forever changed this place
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