Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

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Great taste of France
France | May 14 - May 30, 2023

Manfred
Manfred A.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2023

We only had 16 days to spend in France and the package that Amandine put together was totally amazing. We got a great taste of France - not just Paris.

The bicycle tour of Dijon with Leah was enjoyable as was our tour of the "Gand Cru" road with Joachim.

Amandine also organised a fantastic dinner cruise for us back in a stopover in Paris.

Bayeaux was amazing, although Mont St. Michel was disappointing because of the crowds, our Guide Julie did an incredible job. A tour of Normandie... read more

We only had 16 days to spend in France and the package that Amandine put together was totally amazing. We got a great taste of France - not just Paris.

The bicycle tour of Dijon with Leah was enjoyable as was our tour of the "Gand Cru" road with Joachim.

Amandine also organised a fantastic dinner cruise for us back in a stopover in Paris.

Bayeaux was amazing, although Mont St. Michel was disappointing because of the crowds, our Guide Julie did an incredible job. A tour of Normandie countryside with Stephen was also great.

Amboise was great - We enjoyed our tour of the Loire Valley with Camille taking in two Chareau and two wineries.

Our e-bike tour was certainly very enjoyable - even in cool drizzly weather - Alexane was great.

Back in Paris - the market visit and French cooking class was good. Our tour of Giverny and Versailles was certainly spectacular to say the least.

We would not hesitate to use Amandine as a local specialist again.

Hotel Reviews
City Loft Hotel
Dijon

Good location, friendly staff. - needs some TLC

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A la Villa des Artistes
Paris

Great location and friendly staff

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Le Bayeux 3*
Bayeux

Great location

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Location
Close to everything
Staff
Very friendly and most helpful
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Hotel Bellevue 3*
Amboise
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Close to everything
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Local specialist: Amandine Dumas

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France | Apr 25 - May 6, 2023

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Eilish H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 29, 2023

The trip exceeded our expectations. Our planner Lise was absolutely terrific. All of our excursion guides were informative, helpful and very nice. We would highly recommend KimKim again to friends and hopefully for another European vacation in the future. read more

The trip exceeded our expectations. Our planner Lise was absolutely terrific. All of our excursion guides were informative, helpful and very nice. We would highly recommend KimKim again to friends and hopefully for another European vacation in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel Tardif - Noble Guesthouse
Bayeux
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Lovely
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Hotel de Cambis
Avignon
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4* Hotel West End
Nice
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Local specialist: Lise Troulier

Thanks to KimKim and Amandine our trip to France was beyond our expectations!
France | May 9 - May 22, 2023

Susan
Susan S.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on May 29, 2023

I'm so glad that we found KimKim to help us with our trip to France. We wanted a customized experience and KimKim and our travel agent Amandine really stepped up to provide a once in a lifetime trip. After I explained to Amandine what we were looking for and gave her our budget she provided suggestions for tours and accommodations. We went back and forth for a while until we nailed down all the specifics. She organized amazing tours that we would have probably missed if we had tried to plan... read more

I'm so glad that we found KimKim to help us with our trip to France. We wanted a customized experience and KimKim and our travel agent Amandine really stepped up to provide a once in a lifetime trip. After I explained to Amandine what we were looking for and gave her our budget she provided suggestions for tours and accommodations. We went back and forth for a while until we nailed down all the specifics. She organized amazing tours that we would have probably missed if we had tried to plan this trip on our own. All the tour guides were punctual, extremely friendly and provided a ton of information about the places we visited. We had so many wonderful tours and experiences - here are a few highlights.

Paris -
We enjoyed a dinner cruise on the Seine River on our first night. It was an amazing meal with live entertainment and very friendly and informative servers and we loved seeing Paris lit up a night from the Seine River.
For our Louvre visit Amandine arranged for a personal tour guide David. He is fantastic with so knowledge and passion of the art and the museum. He made our visit to the Louvre fun and informative. I would definitely book him again on our next visit to the Louvre.
For our visit to Versailles we had a "skip-the-line"and self guided half-day tour from Paris. Versailles is a must see although very crowded. We would have liked a little more time to visit the gardens but overall we enjoyed the museum and learned a lot about French history.
While in Paris we took a small group tour to Normandy to visit the D-Day Invasion beaches and the American Cemetery. Our tour guide was informative and provided a thorough tour of the beaches and museums and cemetery. He also took us to a nice restaurant for lunch and was a pleasant guide throughout the day.

Avignon
We took the high-speed train from Paris to Avignon which was a real treat. The train is clean and a relaxing way to travel though France. Amandine pre-booked the train tickets so we had no issues navigating the journey.
We arrived in Avignon around noon and joined a small group tour to the Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine region. Our tour guide was amazing - she was informative about the wine growing process in this area and its history. We visited two wineries for some great tastings.
After a relaxing day to ourselves in Avignon we went on a "All of Provence in One Day" tour. This was a great day - we visited Roussillon, a photo stop of Gordes, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Port du Gard, Les Baux and Saint Remy.

Aix-en-Provence
After an amazing time in Avignon and the surrounding region we took a train to Aix-en-Provence. That afternoon we did a Gourmet Historical Walking tour of Aix with our tour guide Lucy. She helped us navigate the streets of Aix and we visited some amazing gourmet shops for some local sweets and wine and cheese. We learned a lot about the history of Aix and its wonderful charm.
The following day we had another small group tour to visit Arles, Saint Remy and Les Baux villages. While this tour somewhat overlapped with the All of Provence in One Day tour we took from Avignon we enjoyed having more time to explore Saint Remy and Les Baux villages. There was a market going on in Saint Remy when we arrived so we enjoyed exploring all the stands and experiencing the French market day. We had a tasty relaxing lunch in Les Baux at a restaurant that our tour guide Thomas suggested. Thomas was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable of the villages we visited.
Next was our Gourmet Stopover in Marseille. We took to train from Aix to Marseille and our tour guide Sebastien met us at the train station - he went out of his way to collect us from the train station because initially we were supposed to meet him at the start of the tour. Sebastien guided us through the historical part of Marseille and we visited several gourmet shops that provided some tasty treats. We first visited a wonderful chocolate shop that makes chocolate with olive oil. The host was friendly and informative and she provided us with variety of products to taste. Then we visited a biscuit shop to taste their excellent cookies shaped like sardines. We visited a great wine/cheese shop and had a good time visiting with the owner and learning more about the cheese and wines in the region. We also visited an ice cream shop and tasted some awesome ice cream and visited with the owner who herself is a real treat. We visited the beautiful cathedral in Marseille and ended our tour at a shop that provided a Pastis tasting as well as local artisanal tapenades. Sebastien was a delight and we really enjoyed our time with him and the owners of the shops we visited.

Nice
We took to a train from Aix-en-Provence to Nice for our final few days on the French Rivera. We spent our first afternoon on a small group tour to Monaco, Monte Carlo, and the village Eze. Our tour guide was great - she took us through some beautiful areas and stopped to let us take in the amazing views. We had some free time in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo. Monaco was preparing for the Grand Prix race which was exciting to see.
The next day we met Rosa Jackson for a market tour, cooking class and lunch. This was one of our highlights of the trip. Rosa is passionate about the food available at the market in Nice and she guided us through the market as she purchased food for our cooking class and lunch. Then we went to her kitchen and our group prepared a wonderful lunch using the ingredients she purchase at the market. It was a relaxed and fun time. Once our meal was prepared we enjoyed the fruits of our labor and a little wine. If you're into food this is a "must do" while in Nice.
We also did a small group tour to Port-Grimaud and Saint-Tropez. Our tour guide gave us the option of getting from Port-Grimaud to Saint-Tropez via her van or the local ferry. Most of our group took the ferry which was a unique treat. We had enough time in Saint-Tropez to do a little shopping and had a great lunch at at Le Bagatelle Restaurant.

Overall this trip to France was beyond our expectations. Amandine arranged our transportation from Charles de Gaulle airport to our hotel in Paris and our transportation from our hotel in Nice to the Nice airport for our trip home. Both drivers kept in touch with us and were punctual, friendly and had comfortable/clean cars. Amandine also arranged all the train transportation tickets which really helped eased our anxiety around navigating strange train stations. Our hotel accommodations were great - we told Amandine our requirements and she delivered. All the hotels were comfortable, clean, quiet, and the included breakfasts were great.

We will definitely use KimKim for our international trips again.

Hotel Reviews
A la Villa des Artistes
Paris

We enjoyed staying at A la Villa Des Artistes while visiting Paris. The location is convenient to the Metro and there are lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Our room was sizable for Paris with a large comfortable bed. The room was extremely quiet which was surprising given how close the hotel is to some major thoroughfares. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast had a nice variety and the dining area was clean and comfortable. I would stay at this hotel again.

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Hotel de l'Horloge
Avignon

This hotel is in a great location in Avignon - very close to the train station, lots of restuarants and the Palais des Papes. The room was quite large and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great - lots of tasty options. We would definitely stay in this hotel again.

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Within walking distance of tons of restaurants.
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Hotel Aquabella 4*
Aix en Provence

Our stay at Hotel Aquabella was amazing with all the amenities of a large hotel and spa. There is a large pool and the hotel provides robes and flip flops for the pool and spa. The restaurant was very good and a nice option when we were too tired to venture out for a meal. The room had a king-size bed which is hard to find in France. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast options were varied and very tasty. I loved the fresh squeezed orange juice every day. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

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The hotel is located close to amazing restaurants and shopping.
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La Villa Nice Promenade
Nice

La Villa Nice Promenade is a nice hotel and located very close to the beach and lots of restaurants and shopping. The room was a bit small and didn't have much seating aside from the bed. The bed was large enough and comfortable and it was quiet at night. The room had a walk-in shower which is a bonus in France since most hotels have a bath/shower combo. The location is convenient to all of the Nice attractions and there is a large grocery store across the street. I think the thing we missed the most is a nice view - our balcony just overlooked the parking lot/courtyard. Breakfast was just okay - the eggs/meats were cold and not very well seasoned. However, there were a variety of pastries, breads and cold-cuts/cheese. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Local specialist: Amandine Dumas

Great service!
France | May 2 - May 21, 2023

Karen
Karen W.
San Leandro, CA | Reviewed on May 25, 2023

Mathilde was very helpful with planning for the France portion of our 3 week France and Italy adventure. She made excellent choices with the hotels and tours she booked for us. And it was a real boon to have hotel and airport transfer during key points on our journey. It was a luxury to have this kind of assistance with travel planning as we typically do it all ourselves. Glad we made the investment for this first big post-retirement adventure. read more

Mathilde was very helpful with planning for the France portion of our 3 week France and Italy adventure. She made excellent choices with the hotels and tours she booked for us. And it was a real boon to have hotel and airport transfer during key points on our journey. It was a luxury to have this kind of assistance with travel planning as we typically do it all ourselves. Glad we made the investment for this first big post-retirement adventure.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Escaletto
Aix-en-Provence

Well situated and beautifully appointed hotel with fabulous breakfast and a super-attentive and caring staff. Rooms are small but bed very comfortable and everything has been updated. The location in Aix is great and right in the older part of the city.

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Elise was amazing and provided superlative service. But all the staff were good and truly friendly and kind.
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Beds great.
Palm Hotel Nice
Nice

We were lucky enough to get the family suite which was really like a great small apartment. Sweet outdoor probate rooftop deck and tons of room very comfortable bed and well appointed. Perfect for our 3-night stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything!
Staff
Karine was super and really helped out. Enjoyed speaking with her and she made good suggestions. Also the owner was helpful.
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Activity Reviews
A Day Trip from Aix en Provence to Cassis Village, Calanques Boat Ride & Provence Wines
Aix-en-Provence

Gorgeous views and lovely boat ride. Cassis is a sweet small town and it’s truly amazing to see the beautiful blue water and breathtaking vistas from the hilltop park above the city.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfortable van with plenty of room for our small group. Good driver.
Latin Quarter Gourmet Tour
Paris

This tour with Akiko from Meeting the French was a memorable highlight of our trip. She was an outstanding guide who truly knows all the shops and many of the shop owners in the Latin Quarter. She introduced us to her favorite artisan vendors then selected fabulous cheeses, pates and bread for the picnic lunch we had at our wine tasting location. She also knew so much history and of the area and we really felt like we got to dive in depth into not just the food and market culture but architecture and history.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Stayed above.
Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence
France

This driving tour was a lot of in-car time and while the guide was knowledgeable and we learned - great deal, I’m not sure that seeing Cannes was so worthwhile if you aren’t into the glitz of the film fest. Best part was the time in Saint-Paul de Vence. This is a gorgeous medieval village with stunning views.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver seemed a bit stressed out. She talked nonstop and could have been a bit more interactive rather than lecturing.
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Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on May 26, 2023

Hello Karen!
Thank you so much for your amazing review, I'm happy to see that you enjoyed your trip to France and Italy! I hope you got back home with a lot of amazing memories :)
All the best in your future travels,
Mathilde

We loved working with Mathilde! I would highl...
France | Apr 26 - May 6, 2023

jane
jane p.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on May 08, 2023

We loved working with Mathilde! I would highly recommend her to all of my friends. She was so personable and put together the perfect itinerary for us. I loved ending our trip in Nice and really enjoyed the cooking class. I want to go back and visit more of the French Riviera and part of Italy next time. I loved the experience traveling first class on the high speed train! Better than flying! Thank you Mathilde for planning such a great experience! read more

We loved working with Mathilde! I would highly recommend her to all of my friends. She was so personable and put together the perfect itinerary for us. I loved ending our trip in Nice and really enjoyed the cooking class. I want to go back and visit more of the French Riviera and part of Italy next time. I loved the experience traveling first class on the high speed train! Better than flying! Thank you Mathilde for planning such a great experience!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Escaletto
Aix-en-Provence

Great location, easy to walk to the central areas in Aix. Room basic but perfectly fine. My only suggestion would be to have a few snack options available at the bar for us late night munchers! Staff was terrific!

Authenticity & Character
More readily available items like snacks and water in the evening.
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So nice! I enjoyed chatting with one of the staff in the evening while having a night cap.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room clean and comfortable
Hotel de l'Horloge
Avignon

Nice clean room with good location. I loved our view of the center square.

Authenticity & Character
Felt very French!
Location
Right in the center of the square
Staff
Helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Daily service was nice
Suisse Hotel
Nice

Loved our view of the water and loved sitting on our balcony to soak up late afternoon sun. Walking distance to the market, restaurants. Great place!

Authenticity & Character
Elevator sort of small. Bar:lounging area not very good.
Location
Walking distance to water, restaurants, shops
Staff
Staff fine just not as warm as the staff at the other hotels we stayed, but fine.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable
Activity Reviews
A Private Half Day Trip from Aix en Provence to Luberon Villages
Aix-en-Provence

Lucille was an excellent guide and gave us a terrific experience

Quality of Experience
We loved our tour guide’s presentation and communication style.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local knowledge and personal passion for area.
Transport
We loved the comfortable vehicle and the microphone so we could hear guide
Roman Sites & Historical Places
Avignon

Very educational overview. Thought our guide Bastion was terrific!

Quality of Experience
Less time at coliseum, first stop, one hour too much
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved Bastions friendly style and he was very knowledgeable about the various sites and encouraged questions.
Transport
Loved the nice vehicle and use of the microphone
Market tour, cooking class & lunch :
Nice

Rosa our chef was wonderful! I learned so much about Nice cooking and culture. Loved the market tour and the cooking class was so enjoyable! Was so nice to have our meal together with such a nice group. I highly recommend this!

Quality of Experience
Rosa gave us a great tour in the market and I loved her overview of nice style cooking as we prepared our meal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rosa great
Transport
Walked!
A day in Monaco
France

This was my least favorite experience. Too much time in the car which made me nauseous. Seemed a bit rushed and I don’t think our guide was very good.

Quality of Experience
Felt rushed
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver did not use microphone so we missed a lot of what she was saying
Transport
A bit crowded
Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on May 18, 2023

Hi Jane and Cindy!
Thank you for this amazing review, I'm so happy you enjoyed your trip to France. Unfortunately, the French Riviera is often crowded and the traffic is dense, I hope you still enjoyed your day and have a lot of memories! :)
All the best,
Mathilde

Great trip. Thanks to Amandine for adjusting...
France | Apr 15 - May 5, 2023

Kurtis
Kurtis F.
Canada | Reviewed on May 06, 2023

Great trip. Thanks to Amandine for adjusting our plans at the last minute. Debt of gratitude for your help. Thanks. read more

Great trip. Thanks to Amandine for adjusting our plans at the last minute. Debt of gratitude for your help. Thanks.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Baume
Paris
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Hôtel Tardif - Noble Guesthouse
Bayeux
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Le Clos d'Amboise
Amboise
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Hôtel La Zoologie
Bordeaux
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Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on May 10, 2023

Bonjour Lori, bonjour Kurtis!

I'm glad to read this feedback, I thank you for taking the time to write it :)
I hope you will have nice memories of France! And I wish you the best for the future!

Amandine

A dream-come-true heritage trip to France with my dad
France | Apr 22 - Apr 30, 2023

Megan
Megan S.
Amherst, MA | Reviewed on May 02, 2023

On Christmas Day 2019, I told my then-82-year-old father that I was going to take him to France in 2020 to visit the places our ancestors lived in the 17th century before immigrating to La Nouvelle France (present-day Quebec and Nova Scotia). Dad is the family historian and an accomplished genealogist, so this was my effort to make a dream come true for him, though it turned out to be a tremendous gift for myself. The pandemic delayed our plans, but our trip to France in April 2023 ended up... read more

On Christmas Day 2019, I told my then-82-year-old father that I was going to take him to France in 2020 to visit the places our ancestors lived in the 17th century before immigrating to La Nouvelle France (present-day Quebec and Nova Scotia). Dad is the family historian and an accomplished genealogist, so this was my effort to make a dream come true for him, though it turned out to be a tremendous gift for myself. The pandemic delayed our plans, but our trip to France in April 2023 ended up being both worth the wait and worth every penny/euro spent. The return on our investment was remarkable, with quality accommodations, expert guides, wonderful assistance from our private driver, and some delicious meals included. Truly, this trip was among the very best experiences of my life, and I will be forever grateful for it.

We started to plan by highlighting the locales we most wished to visit, and then Josee, our local specialist, recommended excursions, secured expert guides, and made arrangements for accommodations. At every step she was professional, helpful, and encouraging. My father is in good health, but he has some stamina/mobility issues, so I wanted to establish some safeguards to ensure his comfort and access to all we wished to see. Josee could not have been more helpful! Not only did she help me prioritize places to visit, she also made sure that we had private guides, a driver with a wheelchair in his van for my dad to use as needed, and an emergency number to call in case of any glitches. We only had to use the emergency number once when plans for one night's accommodations fell through; in a matter of minutes, Josee helped us secure an alternate place to stay, at no extra charge to us.

It's hard to express how meaningful this trip was for my father and me. Our time in Paris was nothing short of magical, with a lovely stay at Les Villas des Artistes, in walking distance to wonderful restaurants, bookshops, Les Jardins de Luxembourg, and more. A luncheon river cruise on the Seine was the perfect way for Dad to see the sights of the city, and we enjoyed a marvelous tour of Sainte Chapelle with an expert guide, who also walked us over to see Notre Dame from the outside, and the Parisian Flower Market. An excursion to Monet's gardens in Giverny with another guide, Paul, was absolutely wonderful. He was a font of knowledge about Monet's life and art, and he also was able to tell us a lot about the surrounding areas and their history as we drove between Paris and Giverny.

Our driver, Christophe, who would stay with us for 6 of our 9 days in France once we left Paris, picked us up and brought us to Chartres for the next leg of our journey. He was courteous, attentive, professional, and helpful. Chartres is a lovely, walkable town, with the Chemin de Memoire offering great opportunities for exploration and reflection. Our guide for a tour of the Chartres Cathedral and the surrounding medieval town, Claire, was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and the sights we saw were breathtaking.

We ended up staying in a small town in Perche, L'Aigle, for the next stop, in a community near to the village where the first ancestor of our family name came from, Tourouvre. We enjoyed exploring L'Aigle (look for the beautiful "Remarkable Trees of France," and the small Eglise Saint Martin), but the highlight was when our driver took us to Tourourve, where we went to the church where our ancestor was baptized and saw his name on a plaque. The church is called L'Eglise Saint-Aubin, and it includes stained glass windows commemorating the immigration of many people from Perche to Quebec in the 17th century. It is a must-see for Franco-American and Quebecois visitors with roots in the area. A nearby museum, Les Museales de Tourouvre, has a permanent exhibition devoted to these immigrants, and we stumbled upon it in a stroke of good luck. The person at the admissions desk even gave us a printout of the materials they had in their digital archive about our ancestor. I should add that our driver wasn't expecting this side trip, and he was very understanding and patient during what turned out to be the most personally meaningful day of our trip.

We next spent two nights in Bayeux in order to tour sites associated with D-Day: Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, Pointe de Hoc, and a drive by the British Cemetery. Our guide, Stephane, was brilliant, and I only wish we'd had more time to spend with him! He even followed up with additional photos and resources for us to peruse at our leisure. On our own, we also managed to squeeze a visit to the Bayeux Tapestry museum to see the famed 11th-century tapestries commissioned by William the Conqueror to document and celebrate his conquest of England. This was an unexpected addition to our itinerary, and we felt so fortunate to be able to see it. Our stay in Bayeux at L'Hotel Lion D'Or was spectacular, and the Bayeux Cathedral was another special stop.

Finally, we went to Liseux to celebrate the centenary of the beatification of St. Therese de Liseux, an important figure in our Franco American family's Catholic faith tradition. It was sheer luck that our visit coincided with this celebration, though when I said so to our wonderful guide, Ria, she said that it was, "providence." In any case, it was an event never to be forgotten, and the tours of the visitor's center and the basilica were moving and informative. The Mass itself, led by the Cardinal, and attended by over 1,000 people, including many members of the clergy, was beautiful.

I will recommend KimKim to anyone planning a trip abraod, and especially to those travelling with or as elderly people who next a little extra tlc. I know that I will turn to KimKim again in the future, and I am so very grateful for this trip.

Megan St. Marie
President, Modern Memoirs, Inc.
www.modernmemoirs.com

Hotel Reviews
A la Villa des Artistes
Paris

A lovely boutique hotel, with excellent continental breakfast. The surrounding neighborhood includes terrific restaurants (La Closerie des Lilas, Le Dome Montparnasse, creperies near la rue Montparnasse) and not-to-be-missed bookstores, Tschann Librarie and Tschann Jeunesse, and the Jardin des Grands-Explorateurs and Les Jardins du Luxembourg are less than a 1/2 mile away on foot.

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Hôtel Mercure Chartres Centre Cathédrale
Chartres

We were very happy with this hotel. It was comfortable, and there were restaurants within walking distance. We also had time to explore the surrounding area and visit the Chemin de Memoire.

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Au Petit Paradis
Sainte-Gauburge-Sainte-Colombe

We had a mix-up with our reservation, but the innkeeper was understanding and recommended another hotel nearby. This place would be great for people with their own car who want to stay in the countryside.

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Le Cosy Bayeux
Bayeux
Hotel Le Lion d'Or et restaurant la Table du Lion
Bayeux

A fancy and special hotel with beautiful rooms but no elevator. Such a great way to cap our trip.

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Kyriad Lisieux
Lisieux

This was our least favorite among all the hotels due to its location and lack of things to do in the area.

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Activity Reviews
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Paris

Our guide was knowledgeable, and we enjoyed the tour of St Chapelle. Unfortunately, the Conciergerie was closed early, but the company said they would credit our account. We also visited Notre Dame but couldn't tour it.

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Lunch cruise on the Seine (Premier Service included)
Paris

The lunch cruise was fabulous, with delicious food and great views of the city. It was an excellent way for my dad to see parts of the city without having to walk too much.

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Half-day tour to Giverny from Paris
Paris

Our guide, Paul, was knowledgeable and friendly. Monet's gardens were spectacular, and we had a fantastic time.

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Private tour of Chartres (2-hours)
Chartres

Our guide, Claire, was wonderful and knowledgeable. The tour of the medieval part of the town and the Chartres Cathedral was breathtaking and moving.

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D-Day U.S beaches tour
Bayeux

We had a guide named Stefan, who had spent 40 years studying the history of the battles of Normandy. The tour started with a visit to the British cemetery, followed by a trip to Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and the visitor center. We also visited Pointe du Hoc.

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Private tour of Lisieux (2-hours)
France

The private tour of Lisieux was a serendipitous experience. The tour guide, Maria, was a devout Catholic with extensive knowledge of the saint's life and the memorial site

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Local specialist: Josee Legrand
Josee
Josee Legrand
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on May 12, 2023

Bonjour Megan!

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback with us and with Kim Kim! It was a true pleasure to design your France trip on the Road to your ancestors! I am touched by your compliments and am so happy that our guides, hoteliers and myself were able to make your trip a memorable experience! Your comments are very important to us as they help to control, maintain, and improve the quality of our services and those of our local partners.

Thanks again for your trust in Kim Kim and in our team !
Take care,
Josée

Western France circuit
France | Apr 8 - Apr 30, 2023

Kylie
Kylie W.
Australia | Reviewed on May 01, 2023

We had an excellent trip, exploring some of the most beautiful parts of France. Highlights included Park Asterix, walking on the Emerald coast of Brittany, the incredible troglodyte villages of the Dordogne, cycling in the Loire and our incredible private tour of the Louvre. Highly recommend. read more

We had an excellent trip, exploring some of the most beautiful parts of France. Highlights included Park Asterix, walking on the Emerald coast of Brittany, the incredible troglodyte villages of the Dordogne, cycling in the Loire and our incredible private tour of the Louvre. Highly recommend.

Hotel Reviews
Citadines Apart'hotel Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris
Paris

Great location, easy to get everywhere.

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Les Quais de Lutèce 4*
Plailly

Super fun hotel, great bedding!

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Le Bayeux 3*
Bayeux

Good location, friendly staff, tired hotel.

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Hôtel & Appart'hôtel L'Adresse
Saint-Malo

Great location just outside the old city, nice and tidy hotel.

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Manoir de la Maison Blanche
Amboise

Very friendly host, lots of character. A way from central amboise.

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Hotel Bon Encontre
Sarlat

Lovely hotel, a bit of a walk from the city.

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Logis Hotel La Chartreuse
Cahors

A very tired hotel, smelled like chlorine. Not a great location, but a good view of the river.

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Les Terrasses du Midi 3*
Carcassonne

A lovely apartment, great hosts and everything you could want in terms of facilities. Not near the medieval city.

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Boutique Hôtel Entraigues
Uzes

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Felt luxurious.

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Activity Reviews
Saint Germain des Près Food Tour
Paris

Great experience, loved everything about it, including our fabulous guide.

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Versailles Full Day bike tour
France

A fantastic way to spend the day, loved it. It’s great to explore Versailles on bike.

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Family tour at the Louvre
Paris

I think this was the best tour of our trip. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and fantastic with our kids.

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Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Paris

This was a very interesting tour, but not as engaging for young children. Recommended for teenagers/adults.

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Omaha Beach Half Day Tour
Bayeux

Very knowledgeable guide, interesting area.

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Private visit of Chambord Castle and Gardens
France

Very beautiful area, knowledgeable guide who was excellent with our kids.

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Chambord Horse & Bird of Prey Show
France
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Day excursion in the Dordogne Valley
France

Absolutely fantastic guide and incredible countryside. We want to spend a month in the dordogne!

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Day-tour to Mirepoix, Camon & Montségur Castle
Carcassonne
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Roman sites and historical places
France
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Local specialist: Joël Massé
Joël
Joël Massé
Local specialist in Lacenas, near Lyon, France | Replied on May 09, 2023

Bonjour Kylie,
I've just read the feedback you've left on Kim Kim and I wanted to thank you for the time you've spent doing such a detailed and commented review. This is very helpful for us and I'll share it with all our suppliers involved on your trip (hotels, drivers, guides...). That definitely helps us to maintain and control the quality of our services. I'm truly happy that you've had a great family experience on such a long and immersive adventure.
Have a nice day !
Joel

Springtime in the Loire Valley, France--not to be missed!
France | Apr 24 - Apr 28, 2023

Audrey
Audrey F.
Livingston, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2023

The SPECTACULAR LOIRE VALLEY!! 5 days and 4 nights in this wonderful section of France. Walking through castles where recorded history occurred sometimes 800 years ago! The people, the gardens, the chateaux, the history and art, the food, the wine, and the cheese made our vacation the perfect escape from the normal stressors of life.

I am an experienced traveler, but this was my first time using a travel agent/tour company. I am so happy that my first experience with a travel agent... read more

The SPECTACULAR LOIRE VALLEY!! 5 days and 4 nights in this wonderful section of France. Walking through castles where recorded history occurred sometimes 800 years ago! The people, the gardens, the chateaux, the history and art, the food, the wine, and the cheese made our vacation the perfect escape from the normal stressors of life.

I am an experienced traveler, but this was my first time using a travel agent/tour company. I am so happy that my first experience with a travel agent arranging all the details of a trip was so positive! I gave Lise (our specialist) a budget, a list of places that were a "must see" for us, and some preferences for our trip and she put together an itinerary that we could adjust and tweak. After some back and forth, we landed on an itinerary and price; a trip that we were so looking forward to!! And it did NOT disappoint! All I had to keep track of was a folder of printed vouchers because EVERYTHING was taken care of. Every detail from the TGV, transfer taxi to hotel, hotel, small group guided days (which included the "skip the line" chateaux tours, lunches (or free time to lunch), driver, and winery tours), transfer back to rail station, and TGV back to Paris, was arranged for us--all we had to do was show up and enjoy!

Lise and the Kimkim team remained in contact with us prior to the trip offering guides and suggestions. During the trip, they remained in contact over email and even gave us phone numbers in Europe to call in the event of emergency or inconvenience that might need assistance. We did not need to contact them, but it was reassuring to have just in case.

Our guides Marion, Camilla, and Aurelia each provided wonderful days touring amazing Chateaux, gardens, wineries, and offered little extras (history details, suggestions for how to get the most out of the day, restaurant recommendations, and little known places to check out) that made the trip extra special.

The highlight of the trip was the lunch we were so fortunate to have at Chateau Villesavin. A privately owned chateau where the Madame greeted us and, after a home cooked meal we all enjoyed in an 18th century room, allowed us to roam the grounds and certain rooms of this lesser known, but beautiful, chateau tucked into the gorgeous Loire valley countryside.

If you want to walk the narrow cobblestone streets of medieval towns, tread the paths formerly walked by the Kings and Queens of very old France and Leonardo DaVinci, and encounter the most incredible gardens and flowers we have EVER seen...then the Loire Valley in Spring is for you. To make it all easy, accessible, and affordable---I highly recommend Lise and the kimkim team.

Hotel Review
Hotel Spa Au Charme Rabelaisien
Amboise

This is a small boutique hotel with the service and amenities of a large hotel, and the charm and personal touch of a bed and breakfast. The breakfast each morning was excellent. The room, amazing view, and large modern bathroom made it the perfect central place to enjoy the Eastern Loire Valley and all of its charms. The staff was so nice and eager to accommodate to ensure comfort and enjoyment.

Authenticity & Character
A modernized and converted 18th century space that is cozy and unique.
Location
Amboise is a perfect little town to be central to so many of the Loire Valley attractions.
Staff
Everyone was quick to greet with a smile and assist any way they could.
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Activity Reviews
Self-guided visit of Le Chateau Clos Lucé
France

Experience the genius of DaVinci in the place where he spent the last years of his life. Marvel at his inventions and artwork that might be previously unknown to you.

Quality of Experience
Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day
France

Marion did a wonderful job taking to these sites providing background and history to bring these Chateaux to life. The lunch at Villesavin was so special.

Quality of Experience
Food
The Madame at Villesavin provided an incredible lunch that was really a highlight of the entire trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marion did a great job guiding us and making everyone feel welcome and included.
Transport
Villandry, Azay-Le-Rideau & Vouvray wine tour - Full Day
France

These Chateaux are incredible. The gardens at Villandry are once-in-a-lifetime amazing. The winery tours were interesting and fun to learn and experience the Vouvray wines of the Loire Valley.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cami is new to guiding and her enthusiasm and pride for her new profession shone through.
Transport
Small minivan, very comfortable and spacious for 6 people.
Private guided tour to Chaumont-sur-Loire & Blois
Amboise

We experienced the Chateau Royal de Blois and Chaumont sur Loire during this privately guided trip and it was a truly unique day!

Quality of Experience
We were lucky to get to see the garden festival at Chaumont sur Loire.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Aurelia did an amazing job taking us through these wonderful castles and helped us get a wonderful lunch at Chaumont sur Loire. She provided lots of background and visual aids to help the figures who make up the centuries of history of these spaces come to life.
Transport
Picked up right at our hotel in a beautiful, clean, comfortable sedan and driven through the french countryside without worry for parking or navigation.
Local specialist: Lise Troulier

Loire River Valley - Très magnifique!
France | Apr 24 - Apr 28, 2023

Melinda
Melinda W.
Suwanee, GA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2023

My friend and I used Lise at Kim Kim to plan a 5 day trip through the Loire River Valley. We gave Lise the overview of what we wanted to see during our trip. From there, she filled in the details that included everything from our train ride from Paris to LRV and back, hotel, guided chateau tours, and drivers. She also did a great job of touching base periodically prior to our arrival and during the trip.
We stayed in Amboise at a lovely boutique hotel that was in a great location. The... read more

My friend and I used Lise at Kim Kim to plan a 5 day trip through the Loire River Valley. We gave Lise the overview of what we wanted to see during our trip. From there, she filled in the details that included everything from our train ride from Paris to LRV and back, hotel, guided chateau tours, and drivers. She also did a great job of touching base periodically prior to our arrival and during the trip.
We stayed in Amboise at a lovely boutique hotel that was in a great location. The accommodations at the hotel were perfect.
The guided tours were either private (just my friend and I) or small groups (max of 8). The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Because we had tour guides, we were able to skip the lines which proved invaluable. During the tours, we also had time to explore on our own.
My friend and I are from the U.S. and had not been to the LRV before. Lise did a wonderful job of taking the time and stress out of planning a trip in a different country. It was truly a delightful and memorable trip!

Hotel Review
Hotel Spa Au Charme Rabelaisien
Amboise

Lovely boutique hotel in a wonderful location. It's within walking distance to shops, restaurants, markets, and to most attractions around Amboise. It's also centrally located within the Loire River Valley. The staff at the hotel was super friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was very good with fresh fruit, cereals, breads, and other light fare. Our room was a good size and very clean. Overall, we were very happy with our experience and would stay at the hotel again.

Authenticity & Character
Vintage boutique hotel with modern conveniences.
Location
Within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and to most attractions around Amboise.
Staff
Very accommodating and friendly staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was comfortable and the room and property were very clean.
Activity Review
Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day
France

Visited several chateaus on our trip and Chenonceau was my favorite. The history of Chenonceau is fascinating and the grounds are beautiful. Chambord was interesting to see because of its grandeur and the double helix staircase but other chateaus have a much richer story. I'm still glad I saw it, however. The most special part of the tour was our delicious and authentically French lunch at the privately-owned Chateau. This really made for a unique and memorable experience.

Quality of Experience
If you're visiting the Loire Valley to see the chateaus, this tour shouldn't be missed.
Food
The private lunch at the Chateau was very special and delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Camilla was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. She did an excellent job of explaining the history of the chateaus and region. She was also a safe driver.
Transport
Local specialist: Lise Troulier

Using KimKim was a leap of faith. I shared wi...
France | Apr 8 - Apr 15, 2023

Maud Alison
Maud Alison L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

Using KimKim was a leap of faith. I shared with Valentine a bit about my own experience in France/with French, as well as that of my 15 year old son, and our particular interests and hopes for this short spring break trip together. I mentioned my preference for clean local food and my environmental ethic. Everything was SPOT on, from the “Maison Mere” she sweetly selected for this Mother-son trip that began in Paris, with its peek-a-boo view of the Eiffel Tower, beyond organic and unique... read more

Using KimKim was a leap of faith. I shared with Valentine a bit about my own experience in France/with French, as well as that of my 15 year old son, and our particular interests and hopes for this short spring break trip together. I mentioned my preference for clean local food and my environmental ethic. Everything was SPOT on, from the “Maison Mere” she sweetly selected for this Mother-son trip that began in Paris, with its peek-a-boo view of the Eiffel Tower, beyond organic and unique restaurant and bar, and an Easter egg hunt in the room for our Easter Eve arrival, to the perfectly curated WWII walking tours, the croissant-making class and the classic Eiffel Tower ascent. The tour guide in Provence was wonderful and made sure we visited one of the open air markets. I would never have known the unique history of Nice, seen the Ville Franche coastline or understood the independent principality that is Monaco if Valentine hadn’t so expertly curated this 8 night whirlwind first-time visit for my son to France. Bravo! I can’t wait to use KimKim again to explore some place I don’t know as well as I do France, because I now trust KimKim implicitly to make the most of my time, money and unique interests and objectives!

Hotel Reviews
Maison Mère
PARIS

From the Easter egg hunt on our Easter eve arrival, the peek-a-boo view of the Eiffel Tower, and the super comfortable bed and room, to the beyond delicious breakfast (especially the sausages), uniquely delightful “cocktail du moment” and the friendly and helpful staff, Maison Mere is now my favorite hotel in Paris!

Authenticity & Character
So unusual in its genuine quality on every level.
Location
Half a block from a lovely playground park to sit on a bench in the sun, and a block from a Metro stop, a pharmacy, bakeries, sweet shops and the Sacre Coeur. The perfect place to land upon arrival!
Staff
Friendly, helpful, and great English.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Zero complaints about anything!
Hotel Aquabella 4*
Aix en Provence

I found the rooms tired and “cheap” feeling, a stark contrast to the lovely lobby and friendly staff. The breakfast sausage was completely cold both mornings, and our soft-boiled eggs didn’t cook even after 15 minutes in the water (which must have also not been hot enough). The fresh orange juice was delicious, however, and the location was great.

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Palais Saleya Boutique Hôtel
Nice

Extremely friendly and helpful receptionist with great English. The room was like an apartment and perfect for my son and me to share. The view over the square felt indulgent and under-priced. The location was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Typically French - simple yet everything we needed
Location
Perfectly situated with great views, restaurants, the tram and attractions all within a stone’s throw!
Staff
So helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel CitizenM CDG
Roissy

So fun and futuristic with tiny ultra efficient and super cool “closet” rooms with absolutely everything we needed and nothing more. Perfect for an airport overnight, and I wish they were far more prevalent and available. I’d stay at one every time I travel when I know I need a simple clean place to sleep and a cool bar/lobby for meeting people. The food was more than decent. Bravo CitizenM!

Authenticity & Character
Unique and entertaining branding. Made us very comfortable and made us smile repeatedly!
Location
A walk from the airport - saved us so much time, money and transport during our short overnight.
Staff
Relaxed and efficient. Very kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything we needed, nothing we didn’t.
Local specialist: Valentine Julien

8 days in Paris ...
France | Apr 10 - Apr 18, 2023

Bethany
Bethany G.
Winchester, VA | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

I have used KimKim several times and it keeps getting better and better. Clément planned us unique activities that accommodated my friend on her first trip to Paris while also keeping me engaged ,although I had seen many of the places before. The day trip to Reims for the Champagne tour is a must do. We learned so much and had a great time seeing the area with our fantastic guide Xavier. Our food tour in Montmartre with Carol was perfect for anyone looking to learn the culture and history of... read more

I have used KimKim several times and it keeps getting better and better. Clément planned us unique activities that accommodated my friend on her first trip to Paris while also keeping me engaged ,although I had seen many of the places before. The day trip to Reims for the Champagne tour is a must do. We learned so much and had a great time seeing the area with our fantastic guide Xavier. Our food tour in Montmartre with Carol was perfect for anyone looking to learn the culture and history of food in Paris. Carol taught us about eating what is in season, understanding the regions food comes from, and was so passionate about food it was contagious. I would have loved to shop with her and then cook as well. The private shopping was also a highlight. We learned about what shops are up and coming, where to stop for a great coffee or tea, and what to avoid. I could go on and on but the last thing I will mention is the bike tour of Versailles. It was a full day of activity and laughs. Our guide Martin was incredible and helped us shop the Sunday market for picnic supplies as well as educate us on the history of the place and grounds. We did so many things I could write forever but these are the highlights that really stood out. KimKim makes a fully packed trip so easy with all the transfers and tickets pre-booked. Each night we reviewed our itinerary for the next day and we could just enjoy knowing it was all in hand.

Hotel Review
Hôtel Bonsoir Madame
Paris

Perfect location to relax after busy days. The staff couldn’t be better.

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Activity Reviews
E-bike tour in Champagne region
France

We couldn’t do the bike tour so to rain but go to join the van tour. It was incredible fun. Xavier was a fantastic guide. We wish we could have stayed longer.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Xavier was fun, knowledgeable and a pleasure.
Transport
Montmartre Local Gastronomy Tour
Paris

Carol was so passionate and amazing. We learned so much about the history and culture of food in France. This was so much more than a food tour. I wish we could have spent the whole day with Carol, first shopping and then cooking. I highly recommend this with Carol.

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The Key to Parisian Chic: Saint-Honoré
Paris

This was great fun and our guide gave us so many ideas for other things to do in Paris. We shopped with her all morning then went back at the end of our trip to purchase items.

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Murders and Mysteries of the Louvre
Paris

This tour is a bit long and heavy with information but the Louvre is massive. It was crowded which is not our guides fault. We learned so many interesting facts about the art. Our guide was like an encyclopedia of art history and is was mesmerizing to listen.

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The Art of Pairing Cheese & Wine
Paris

Our teacher Agath was hilarious and so fun. We learned so much about cheese and wine and how to taste it. It really built on our knowledge from our other food tour.

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Great Bike tour of Versailles
France

Martin is the best! So much fun and laughter.

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Vintage Paris & the St. Ouen Flea Market
Paris

This was on our last day. It was probably just bad timing but we did not find this to be super fun. We were cold and tired so sorting through the cluttered shops was not as appealing. Our guide was so kind and shared a lot of history about the market. I think this was the only poor choice of activity we had on the trip but to no fault of our guide.

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Local specialist: Clément Thonneau
Clément
Clément Thonneau
Local specialist in La Rochelle | Replied on Apr 19, 2023

It's absolutely delightful to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us and Kimkim!
As your personal travel planner, it brings me so much joy to hear that I was able to match your desires and create a wonderful experience for you and your friend in Paris, even though you already knew the city so well.

Your feedback regarding the activities and experiences you had with Xavier, Carole, and Martin is greatly appreciated, as it helps us improve and better cater to our travelers' needs.... read more

It's absolutely delightful to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us and Kimkim!
As your personal travel planner, it brings me so much joy to hear that I was able to match your desires and create a wonderful experience for you and your friend in Paris, even though you already knew the city so well.

Your feedback regarding the activities and experiences you had with Xavier, Carole, and Martin is greatly appreciated, as it helps us improve and better cater to our travelers' needs. I'll definitely take your comments about the flea market and the Louvre into consideration for future trips.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience, and I'm thrilled that you had a memorable time in "Douce France"!

A bientôt peut être !

Perfect customized family trip
France | Apr 6 - Apr 16, 2023

Brian
Brian G.
Kensington, NY | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

Mathilde did a phenomenal job of customizing our trip exactly how we envisioned it, especially by getting us hard to get tickets, including the Vermeer exhibit which was nearly a miracle. The pacing of the trip and quality of the stops was perfect no complaints read more

Mathilde did a phenomenal job of customizing our trip exactly how we envisioned it, especially by getting us hard to get tickets, including the Vermeer exhibit which was nearly a miracle. The pacing of the trip and quality of the stops was perfect no complaints

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel Lorette - Astotel
75009
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Rooms were small, hit my head on ceiling, showers weren’t comfortable
The Times Hotel
Amsterdam
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Citadines Sainte Catherine Brussels
Brussels
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Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Apr 17, 2023

Bonjour Brian,

Thank you for your kind words, I'm happy you and your family enjoyed your trip! I hope that you came back home with a lot of memories of French food, Belgian chocolate and Amsterdam museums!

I wish you all the best in your future travels!
Mathilde

We absolutely loved France!! Amandine was the best travel planner!!
France | Apr 5 - Apr 15, 2023

Pradeep
Pradeep B.
Bellevue, WA | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2023

We wanted to thank KimKim and Amandine for planning such an amazing 11-day itinerary for our first ever family trip to France. We were able to experience the best of both North and South France, from the cooking classes to the biking tours, Bakery tours to dinner cruise, the private guided tours at Versailles and Louvre ( our tour guide- Alexandra, she was the best!!!) and night tour bus. It was all so much fun.
We also wanted to extend our gratitude for the fantastic service provided... read more

We wanted to thank KimKim and Amandine for planning such an amazing 11-day itinerary for our first ever family trip to France. We were able to experience the best of both North and South France, from the cooking classes to the biking tours, Bakery tours to dinner cruise, the private guided tours at Versailles and Louvre ( our tour guide- Alexandra, she was the best!!!) and night tour bus. It was all so much fun.
We also wanted to extend our gratitude for the fantastic service provided by your French cooking class chefs, tour guides, pick-up drivers, and hotel choices.They were all knowledgeable, personable, and made the whole experience all the more enjoyable, especially for our kids. And we got to learn so much about France and the French history them. It was a very unique experience for us.

This was our first time planning a trip with kimkim, and we were a little nervous about how everything would turn out. However everything from planning to booking the trip turned out to be so seamless and hassle free.
Both our itineraries in Paris and Nice ( French Riviera side) has been well planned.
We just can't thank Amandine enough for all that she did to make this trip such a memorable experience. We will definitely be planning more trips with kimkim in the future, and we highly recommend their services.
Merci for everything Amandine and Kimkim.

Best regards,
Sachi and Pradeep

Hotel Reviews
Palm Hotel Nice
Nice

We loved staying in the suite of Palm hotel Nice. We arrived late and we forgot to call them and update them, thinking they would have a 24 hour reception like we had in Paris. But when we arrived at 9pm, everything was locked. We called the hotel and the Nicola led us in via code and the receptionist was kind enough to leave keys for us , even without a proper check-in. Seeing we had kids traveling with us. The hotel was really in the prime location with everything walkable- cafes, restaurants, the beach. We absolutely loved our stay and we definitely will be coming back!!

Authenticity & Character
Very close to cafes, restaurants, beach
Location
Staff
Friendly staff and guiding us through Nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Yes everything was super clean and comfy
Le Rocroy Hôotel & Spa Paris
Paris

We stayed here for 5 days herein Paris. It was conveniently located and was easily accessible to metro and the bus stops. Walkable to Montmarte area. Had so many good cafes and restaurants near. The suite was perfect for our family of four. They had an amazing breakfast included too and a 24 hour coffee and hot chocolate machine. We loved our stay in this cute little parisian hotel.

Authenticity & Character
A sweet little parisian hotel
Location
Everything was just in walking distance
Staff
Very good.
Cleanliness & Comfort
They had their cleaning services everyday.
Activity Reviews
French Cooking Class with Market Visit
Paris

Chef Miriyam was such a joy to be around. The excitement she shared while talking about the farmed produces in France to the cheese to introducing to us the French culinary ( parisian style of cooking) was such an amazing experience. Our kids enjoyed how she explained everything. We loved her class and the hosting services she did. We loved Miriyam and miss her " AllieAllie" .

Quality of Experience
Miriyam had so much to talk about the French culinary, the spices that she used and how flavourful her food was.
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Skip the line Eiffel Tower Tickets - 2nd floor with audioguide
Paris

We missed going inside due to the strike that happened. But Eiffel tower from outside was beautiful:)

French Bakery Visit
Paris

We visited a traditional French Bakery - Le grenier a pain. Meeting their owner, going into the bakery behind scenes- meeting the baker, patisserie chef and watching them making these baguette , bread and croissants. Cheese pudding etc. It was such a great experience knowing how much time and effort and the details they need to watch for. We got to try freshly baked bread and baguettes too. Our guide was really awesome too.

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Private Family Bike Tour : A Special Family Experience
Paris

This was the highlight of pur Paris trip. We LOVED biking around Paris , just like the Parisiens do it. Our guide Tibou from Bluefox travel was the best we could ask for. He talked so much about the cities history and made it exciting for kids with asking them to spot things around while we stopped, talked about french history and made a photo stop on the iconoc points in Paris. He always watched for kids safety while we biked around. Can't thank enough. Thank you Tibou for making our biking ride so special for us.

Quality of Experience
Everything was wonderful.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Versailles palace and gardens tour for kids and teenagers
Paris

Our tour guide Alexandra ( Family focus tour company) she was the best. She made this four hour tour so much enjoyable for kids. I mean if it was without a private tour we would have just got lost or kids would have got bored for sure. But Alexandra made sure from the garden tour to inside the palace she kept telling these stories in such a simplified way , that we all got so information about king Louis 14th to the French revolution, the interiors of the palace. I mean hands down Alexandra , she made sure the kids had a good time knowing about the palace.

Quality of Experience
Alexandra's knowledge and her love for telling these stories to the kids. She just made our trip such an amazing experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour guide Alexxandra - Big shout for her!!
Transport
Toni took care of everything so good!!
Private visit of Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle
Paris

It was a wonderful experience. Elle our tour guide walked us through outside of Notre Dame ( Notre Dame isn't yet open after the fire that happened in 2019 it is still under construction) but there's a virtual reality of how it will be just in front of it. Saint Chapelle was amazing . The interiors and the art work of the chappele. Just mind blown with the feel of it. Our tour guide took us around the Latin quarter and to floral markets around. It was a beautiful walk for two hours.

Quality of Experience
Elle was really amazing. She walked around depending on kids energy level. She told us lots about how the church and the Chappells worked in those days. She was very informative.
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Transport
Orsay Museum Entrance tickets and Audioguide
Paris

This was an audio guided tour. We were bown away by the art that we witnessed through our eyes. We enjoyed every bit of it.

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Treasure Hunt at the Louvre
Paris

Louvre experience was Outstanding and it was just because of our private guide Alexandra!! She just made our trip so fun, especially keeping the kids entertained as well as informative. It's a huge museum and it can be tiring for kids and adults. To be honest there's a lot of brain power that takes off in consuming all these majestic artworks. Alexandra picked out just the major and important attractions for us and had rhe kids solve a puzzle along the tour. We were blown away by the amount of knowledge she has and her passion to talk endlessly about the history and art of Louvre.

Quality of Experience
WE LOVED IT.. BIG SHOUT TO ALEXANDRA OUR PRIVATE GUIDE. THANK YOU KIMKIM FOR GETTING HER FOR US.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Paris Night Tour
Paris

Just magical to see the city of love lit in the dark hours. Eiffle tower was so majestic . This is a must go ..to see Paris in the night felt so beautiful. J'adore Pareee.....

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Boat Tour on the Coast
Nice

It was a beautiful one hour tour. Just make sure to be there like 15 - 30 minutes before the trip. They are very much strict on time. We missed it by two minutes on our first day because of lack of sleep. They didn't wait for us. But thanks to Amandine and kimkim they got it rescheduled for us :)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Day Trip from Nice to Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon & Saint Paul de Vence
Nice

We loved this whole day trip. It was such a beautiful drive along the French Riviera. Our driver and guide Xavier was really really awesome. He told us so many things about Nice and how was it to live around there. We loved the perfume factory tour and The Antibes medieval village. The drive was amazing. We absolutely loved it!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Xavier was amazing!! We had the best experience. Big shout to Xavier
Transport
Monaco | Monte-Carlo | Eze | La Turbie
France

What a trip this was. To see the richness and granduer of Monte Carlo( Monaco) the monarchy, the churches. Just loved it. Thanks to Alex our driver and guide for walking us through the history and life around Monte Carlo. Fraganord perfumery tour at Eze was awesome too. Kids had a blast there knowing how the perfumes around the world are made from here. Loved this beautiful trip :)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alex was an amazing guide.
Transport
Market tour, cooking class & lunch :
Nice

This was an amazing culinary experience. The Nissean style of cooking. Which includes a lot of olive oil and veggies and meat with less cheese and butter unlike the Parisian culinary experience we had. We had a market visit and Rosa walked us through how she chooses her produces. She told us how the Italiian Mediterranean influence of Nice has made their culinary a different from.the Northern style of France. The menu was delicious. We had so much of fun experience with Rosa. Thanks to Kimkim for planning this for us .

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Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Apr 27, 2023

Thank you so much for your fabulous review :)
It was a real pleasure to make you discover our beautiful country!
By the way, I love your pictures ^^

Thanks again for the feedback which always helps us to improve our services.
I hope your memories of France are wonderful :)

I wish you all the best,
Amandine

Anniversary trip to France
France | Apr 3 - Apr 13, 2023

Allexa
Allexa H.
Madison, WI | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2023

My husband and I were looking to travel to France for our delayed honeymoon/anniversary trip, and found KimKim while looking online for travel/tour companies. The travel itinerary created by our tour specialist, Nathalie, was fantastic, and we enjoyed all of the different excursions booked (our favorite was the wine tasting tour in Aix-en-Provence!, though they were all amazing, including the excursion to seeing the Pont du Gard, and our own personal guide for our trip to Versailles, La... read more

My husband and I were looking to travel to France for our delayed honeymoon/anniversary trip, and found KimKim while looking online for travel/tour companies. The travel itinerary created by our tour specialist, Nathalie, was fantastic, and we enjoyed all of the different excursions booked (our favorite was the wine tasting tour in Aix-en-Provence!, though they were all amazing, including the excursion to seeing the Pont du Gard, and our own personal guide for our trip to Versailles, La Conciergerie, Saint-Chapelle, Notre Dame). There were a few bumps along the road (booked to see the Louvre with a private small group tour, however unbeknownst to us the start time of this tour was changed to earlier in the day, and we did unfortunately miss the tour; and had difficulty with a couple of the private drivers hired to take us to/from the hotel to/from the TGV) however we will be getting refunded for these reservations. The hotels reserved for us were very nice (chose 4 star hotels for the most part, one 3 star hotel in Lyon but was also very nice), and we had surprise gifts for us waiting in our hotel rooms as a part of our anniversary trip, which I thought was a very nice touch and added welcome surprises to our trip along the way. Overall, had a really nice time, and glad we used KimKim to help curate our trip.

Hotel Reviews
Terrass Hotel 4*
Paris

Nice room, were able to see the Eiffel tower from our balcony; delicious food (petit dejeuner and dinner at the restaurant both amazing), good service overall

Authenticity & Character
Location
right in Montmartre, was perfect in location, lots of great restaurants and shops nearby, Sacre-Coeur walkable distance
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel des Artistes
Lyon

Nice location, able to walk to restaurants and shops nearby, clean, nice staff, good food

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel de Cambis
Avignon

Nice location, nearby Palais des Popes, Saint Benezet bridge, close to restaurants and shops

Authenticity & Character
Location
location to nearby attractions, dining and shops were great; did get a bit noisy at night in spite of closing the windows
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Aquabella 4*
Aix en Provence

Great pool, fantastic dining (do not miss out on a dinner reservation at L'Orangerie, very delicious, one of the best meals I had in France!), great location

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Cleanliness & Comfort
4* Hotel West End
Nice
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Nathalie Durand
Nathalie
Nathalie Durand
Local specialist in Beaujolais | Replied on Apr 19, 2023

Dear Allexa,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on the hotels and places you've experienced during your trip to beautiful France! Your comments are very important to us as they help to control, maintain, and improve the quality of our services and those of our local partners.
It was pleasure to organize your outings and to secure centrally located and fabulous accommodations. You sure had a lot of adventures (sorry for the private drivers :)) I hope you went back home with lots of great memories!
Thanks again for your trust in Kim Kim and in our team !
Nathakie

Great trip overall with small kids, but heads up!
France | Mar 26 - Apr 3, 2023

Abby
Abby J.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Apr 15, 2023

After putting over 100 hours of research into our family trip to Paris, I'm very happy with the tours and guide choices. Amandine had good ideas and stitched everything together very well.

We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old, I'm pregnant and we also traveled with our nanny. There were a lot of moving parts and we hadn't done a trip like this before. We obviously had things that worked well and things we wouldn't do again at our current stage. I can't speak highly enough of the Blue Fox... read more

After putting over 100 hours of research into our family trip to Paris, I'm very happy with the tours and guide choices. Amandine had good ideas and stitched everything together very well.

We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old, I'm pregnant and we also traveled with our nanny. There were a lot of moving parts and we hadn't done a trip like this before. We obviously had things that worked well and things we wouldn't do again at our current stage. I can't speak highly enough of the Blue Fox tour group, especially the bike tour we did was so much fun for everyone. While the museum tours were really well done, I think they're meant more for children 7+ (not 5+) and I wish we'd gone without the kids.
We stayed at Marriot hotels in Paris and Dijon (we have status) and those worked great for our large group and we're in a centralized location. Figuring out the Paris Pass was more complicated than I thought (you have to attach a photo to it or get a ticket!) But it made traveling around Paris very easy.
Amandine did a great job of taking my research and finding the specific tour guides, booking, and coordinating everything. I just printed everything off and drivers would text me the night before to confirm pick up.
The two issues that came up that I would recommend other people be aware of when booking:
First the protests-- I'm not talking about trash in Paris, but the national protests, dates published in advance, most of the city shuts down. It wasn't Amandine who told us it was happening, that we would need to reschedule our tours for that day, or areas to avoid since we had small children, but the Blue Fox tour guide the day before and some local friends living outside of Paris. I had to reach out to Amandine to confirm and arrange for our trip to Versailles to be refunded. At that point it was the day before, so we couldn't reschedule to another day without major disruption. This was a pretty big deal and something I absolutely think should have been communicated since the days are published in advance.
Secondly, I'd asked Amandine if she'd be able to help book restaurants while we were there and she had told me she could. I had selected the restaurants but had wanted assistance with making the reservations to inform the restaurant of my pregnant dietary restrictions. She informed me 3 days before we left that she couldn't complete the reservations without my credit card and sent me website links. Obviously several of my choices had already booked up at that point and I was left scrambling to try and find alternatives. I would rather her have been upfront that it's a service she doesn't offer and I would've taken care of it myself.

Fortunately communication with Amandine was always easy and she was readily reachable when I had the protest concerns while we were in Paris. This is our second time using KimKim and I'm very pleased with Amandine's putting the trip together, and really selected great tour guides! I do think those two negatives were pretty big for us though and I recommend either her group be aware and make changes for future clients or clients understand the limitations of her group.

Activity Review
Private Family Bike Tour : A Special Family Experience
Paris

Cecilia is amazing and this bike tour was everyone's favorite thing on our whole trip. Can't recommend this highly enough.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Amandine Dumas

Truly customized amazing experience
France | Jul 31 - Aug 12, 2023

Jeremy
Jeremy W.
Rochester, MN | Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

The KimKim interface and Clément's flexibility and attentiveness were amazing.

First, before the trip we truly partnered with Clément to design a vacation everyone was very happy with. I did take a few iterations but Clément was understanding and had many wonderful ideas. Before we left everything needed was booked and provided. This significantly decreased the stress of vacation planning especially when you are dealing with a family vacation with children.

I don't feel like we are... read more

The KimKim interface and Clément's flexibility and attentiveness were amazing.

First, before the trip we truly partnered with Clément to design a vacation everyone was very happy with. I did take a few iterations but Clément was understanding and had many wonderful ideas. Before we left everything needed was booked and provided. This significantly decreased the stress of vacation planning especially when you are dealing with a family vacation with children.

I don't feel like we are demanding customers but during the trip we did have hiccups a few times along the way and Clément and the rest of his partner staff were wonderful, patient, understanding, and I always felt they would take care of us if something went wrong.

The two bicycle tours we did were a lot of fun. David in Nantes was patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and went with the flow on a few instances of poor weather. CiCi in Paris kept the kids entertained, was very knowledgeable, and I felt safe with her leading our group in some very busy parts of the city.

Hotel Reviews
7 Urban Suites
Nantes

Nice clean hotel. Breakfast was very good. Staff was polite and kind. There is a market next door which was convenient. It's not super close to restaurants or shops but that did make it quiet. Walkable to the main areas but is a bit of a hike.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel Lorette - Astotel
75009

Location was good close to shops and restaurants. Breakfast was alright but not fantastic. They did lose our train passes that were supposed to be waiting at the front desk for us which was frustrating. If you are on the lower floors the subway/metro train can be loud. Rooms were clean and nice.

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Activity Reviews
Discover the "Machines de l'île"
Nantes

Everything was very interesting to see. All communication was in French so had to install application to get English explanations but felt this missed out on some of the experience.

Nantes discovery tour by bike with a private guide
Nantes

David is from Nantes but has had life adventures he is happy to talk about. Is very knowledgeable about the area and seems passionate about being an advocate for Nantes. Really enjoyed the tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Arc de Triomphe timed entry tickets
Paris

A quick tour but has beautiful views. Worth the hour or two to do.

Eiffel Tower Tickets
Paris

Really enjoyed this experience and was on our life bucket list. Our tour guide was extremely nice, patient and made everything move quicker.

Cruise on the Seine
Paris

Was relaxing and interesting to see the city from the river. Was nice to be able to see some sights in a more relaxing adventure after a lot of walking.

Timed tickets to Le Louvre
Paris

Le Louvre is well known and not a secret. Just be prepared for lots of waiting and crowds. There is more to see here than can be experienced in a day.

Parisian bike tour in the "Latin quarter" and "Le Marais"
Paris

I had some doubts if the 'Amazing Race' theme would be fun but it really was. The parents and 3 children were very entertained and still got to see some behind the scenes parts of the city. Our tour guide CiCi was amazing. Energetic, fun, patient, and very knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Clément Thonneau
Clément
Clément Thonneau
Local specialist in La Rochelle | Replied on Apr 13, 2023

Wow, thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful comment and feedback, Jeremy! It was an absolute pleasure assisting you with your trip to our beautiful "douce france". Your kind words mean a lot to us, and I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great time exploring our country.

All my apologies again on the mishap with your metro pass, but I'm glad that we were able to resolve the issue for you even if it wasn't in time. Your feedback on the accommodations and activities is... read more

Wow, thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful comment and feedback, Jeremy! It was an absolute pleasure assisting you with your trip to our beautiful "douce france". Your kind words mean a lot to us, and I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great time exploring our country.

All my apologies again on the mishap with your metro pass, but I'm glad that we were able to resolve the issue for you even if it wasn't in time. Your feedback on the accommodations and activities is incredibly valuable to me, and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Your insights will definitely help me provide even better service in the future.

Once again, thank you so much for choosing to travel with us and for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure to have you as our guest, and I hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to France in the future!

Great trip to France!
France | Mar 26 - Apr 3, 2023

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Heather C.
Sun Prairie, WI | Reviewed on Apr 11, 2023

We had an amazing time on our trip! We spent four days in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris and four days near the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Some highlights of Paris were the motorcycle/sidecar tour, and the pastry tour were both top notch. We greatly appreciated already having the tickets for the train, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, and the Seine River cruise. One thing to consider with the river cruise is that while it is a great perspective from which to see the city, it was hard... read more

We had an amazing time on our trip! We spent four days in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris and four days near the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Some highlights of Paris were the motorcycle/sidecar tour, and the pastry tour were both top notch. We greatly appreciated already having the tickets for the train, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, and the Seine River cruise. One thing to consider with the river cruise is that while it is a great perspective from which to see the city, it was hard to hear the descriptions of the sights. We basically needed to use our phones to know what we were looking at, leaving us underwhelmed. That said, the dusk tour did present us with some beautiful views of the lights coming up over the city. Our hotel in Montmartre (Hotel Terrass) was lovely with a comfortable room and both hot and cold breakfast options and afforded us easy access to sights, restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, and the Metro for further exploration. The top floor dining room was super for views of the city. We could even see the Eiffel Tower off in the distance from our room! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful (one staff member even gave us some extra Metro tickets she had which was really nice). They also helped us with information about the strikes with respect to transport. The highlights of Nice were certainly the gorgeous beach and promenade. We also had the opportunity to explore some of the medieval hilltop towns, including an impromptu visit to a museum with a small, but intriguing collection. Our driver for this tour, Giorgi, was very informative and personable, helping us to get a better understanding of the culture. We highly recommend the e-bike tour as you can really see so many parts of the city efficiently, but at a comfortable speed. Lucie, our travel coordinator, was very responsive to emails and did a fine job helping us to craft our itinerary. We would highly recommend her!

Local specialist: Lucie Rousseau
Lucie
Lucie Rousseau
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Apr 19, 2023

Thank you Heather for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to organise this trip for you and I am glad that you had a great time in France.

Josee took great care of us!
France | Mar 18 - Mar 25, 2023

Kathryne
Kathryne M.
Junction City, KS | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2023

We had wonderful, caring, knowledgable guides. Josee did a wonderful job in planning our perfect trip. It was amazing. read more

We had wonderful, caring, knowledgable guides. Josee did a wonderful job in planning our perfect trip. It was amazing.

Hotel Reviews
Villa Madame
Paris

My sister & I love to walk and this was located so that we could walk almost everywhere. We could enjoy the flavor of Paris, the city of light!

Authenticity & Character
Quiet room, uniquely Parisan - modern but homey
Location
Very central to lots of attractions
Staff
Great breakfast service & food
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Churchill 3*
Bayeux

The place is fun and a good location to places to see. One drawback - no elevator & some trouble accessing internet connection while we were there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice buffet breakfast
Pullman Paris Roissy Cdg Airport
Roissy-en-France

Good location to airport and had a business center with computers that worked

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets
Paris
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
When we lost a package we had purchased they tried to help us.
Mysteries of the Louvre
Paris

We could take our time to see things we wanted to see. The Lourve couls use some easier, more user friendly signage. The lockers were great!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lunch cruise on the Seine (Premier Service included)
Paris

It was pricy, but worth it. The food was gormet, which was not really what we are used to, but interesting.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Versailles Half-day Tour
Paris

Our guide was super! It was an unbelievable place.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mont-Saint-Michel Full day Tour
France

Our guide was great and we had nice people in our small group. The van was comfortable for travel. Pack a lunch and get there early.

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Full Day Tour of Omaha and Utah Beaches & Normandy Landings Sites
Bayeux

The guide was very good. He had heart wrenching and miraculous stories of events most of us had never heard before. The museums were very well done & interactive.

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Local specialist: Josee Legrand
Josee
Josee Legrand
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Apr 11, 2023

Bonjour ladies!
Thank you so much for sharing your pictures and your feedback on the hotels and places you've experienced during your trip to beautiful France! Your comments are very important to us as they help to control, maintain, and improve the quality of our services and those of our local partners.
It was pleasure to organize your outings and to secure centrally located and fabulous accommodations. You sure had alot of adventures (gotta love the trains!!) I hope you went back home with lots of great memories!
Thanks again for your trust in Kim Kim and in our team !
Josée

Paris, Normandy and so much more!
France | Mar 27 - Apr 4, 2023

Mark
Mark S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2023

PLANNING: Before meeting and working with the Kimkim team, I had originally planned on spending all of my time in Paris and doing day trips out to Normandy to see Mont St Michelle and the WW II sites. Instead, I began working with and iterating on a using those days for a stay in Normandy. Being experts in the region, they proposed the day tours, where to stay based on the items I wanted to see. It was fun working working Isabelle, Clement and Stephen. Each contributed to... read more

PLANNING: Before meeting and working with the Kimkim team, I had originally planned on spending all of my time in Paris and doing day trips out to Normandy to see Mont St Michelle and the WW II sites. Instead, I began working with and iterating on a using those days for a stay in Normandy. Being experts in the region, they proposed the day tours, where to stay based on the items I wanted to see. It was fun working working Isabelle, Clement and Stephen. Each contributed to the itinerary I settled on more than six months in advance, because I was coming to Paris to do the marathon which I had booked 11 months in advance!

THE ACTUAL TRIP: Exceeded all expectations. The lodging, the trains, day excursions, were all exceptional. They picked the place in Bayeux which was fantastic. The town wasn't even on my radar and appreciate them having me stay there as it was so enjoyable.

THE RATING SHOULD ACTULLY BE 6 STARS: Because when I booked so far in advance, I had no way of knowing the social unrest, protests and strikes would be taking place within France during my actual trip. I was entering Paris during the newsworthy pension reform protests. Our train was delayed. Clement and team were available at all hours to help rebook trains, car transfers and everything which I was being impacted by. All of my issues I was experiencing because of items outside of my control at the time, they were able to correct in near real time. All I had to do text them and make them aware of my current status. That was a real feeling of luxury and safety in a country where I didn't speak the language. My wife and I felt special and knowing they were there and genuinely cared about us and wanted to ensure our trip was the best it could be. That is simply awesome! Thanks to the entire team.

Hotel Review
B&B Le Petit Matin
Bayeux

Terrific basecamp for Normandy sight seeing and day trips.

Authenticity & Character
Old historic building with character, but modern conveniences. Best of both worlds.
Location
Fantastic location. Walkable to everything, even the train station.
Staff
Our host was gracious and I found out he baked the some of the world's greatest croissants for breakfast each morning himself.
Cleanliness & Comfort
So quite and comfortable. Excellent breakfast and coffee to start the day. Comfortable bed and linens to end the day.
Local specialist: Isabelle Gay