A travel journey explores historical sites in Biarritz, Paris, and San Sebastián associated with figures like Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, and Coco Chanel.
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Key facts
- •The trip marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel, The Sun Also Rises.
- •The Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz was originally constructed in 1854 for Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie.
- •Coco Chanel opened her first couture house near Biarritz in 1915 at the Villa de Larrald.
- •The Ritz Paris named its bar after Hemingway in 1994, commemorating his 1944 visit to the hotel.
- •San Sebastián features approximately 100 private gastronomic societies, some of which date back to the mid-19th century.
A travel itinerary organized by Black Tomato traces the history of the 'Lost Generation' across France and Spain. The journey visits locations frequented by figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, and Coco Chanel, marking the centennial of Hemingway’s 1926 novel, The Sun Also Rises. The trip includes historic hotels, cafés, and restaurants that defined the expatriate era following World War I.
By the numbers
Biarritz and the Atlantic Coast
In Biarritz, the itinerary includes a visit to the Hôtel du Palais, originally built in 1854 as a summer villa for Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. The town was a frequent destination for Coco Chanel, who opened her first couture house nearby in 1915. The area also features the coastline painted by Pablo Picasso during his 1918 honeymoon.
Literary and Artistic History in Paris
The Paris leg of the journey focuses on Montparnasse and the Place Vendôme, visiting sites like the Hôtel de Crillon, La Closerie des Lilas, and the Ritz Paris, home to the Bar Hemingway. The tour highlights residences and haunts of figures including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, and Modigliani, while noting the influence of the area's architecture on Chanel’s N°5 perfume bottle.
Basque Culture in San Sebastián
In San Sebastián, the itinerary explores the local culinary scene, including private gastronomic societies and traditional pintxos bars. The experience connects to Hemingway’s depictions of Basque culture in The Sun Also Rises, emphasizing the region's long-standing traditions of food and drink.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Vogue.
