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So Provence, So Alps!
Based in the olive province, our travel agency "So Provence, So Alps!" is located in a territory rich in colors and scents. The destination promotes a wide Mediterranean region from the French Riviera to the Southern Alps. It also includes the hinterland Provence, known for its lavender fields and perched villages, and guarded by the giant of Provence: the legendary Mont Ventoux.
Whether you are in need of a tough and sporty experience, a taste of the local cuisine or simply looking for pure relaxation (or all three at once!), we offer a break tailored to your desires. Individuals, couples, families or groups, there are activities for all. You set your own pace, budget and the time you want to devote to us: weekend, short breaks or tours of several days.
We believe in responsible and sustainable local tourism. Without over-promoting or pushing a "green marketing" of our products, we strive to discover and display the best the territory and its people have to offer. Outdoor sports, wellness, local products, heritage and biodiversity, night discovery; all of the covered topics capitalize on the future and to keeping this fragment of heaven as it is.
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Enjoy an authentic taste of France with highlight tours, day trips, cooking classes, and more over 10 memorable days. First, get an insider's look at Paris with a local guide...
Love getting off the beaten track and traveling like a local? This tour was tailor-made for you. Experience the best of the French Riviera, including the hilltop villages of...
On this self-drive tour, you'll get behind the wheel and take off into the south of France, discovering the highlights of the famed Provence region in just over a week. The tour...
Family itineraries
This family-friendly itinerary features heart-pumping fun and adventure in Southern France's Gorges du Verdon, the largest canyon in Europe and your playground for the next 9...
This self-drive 12-day itinerary highlights the best of the Rhône Valley, from north to south. Perfect for the whole family, you'll start in food forward Lyon, then work your...
Barack Obama and his family recently visited Provence, choosing a village near Avignon as their base for exploring the region. Follow in their footsteps with this 7-day trip...
Road trip itineraries
On this self-drive tour, you'll get behind the wheel and take off into the south of France, discovering the highlights of the famed Provence region in just over a week. The tour...
Get behind the wheel in the South of France during this weeklong road trip through the Provence region. Starting in Marseille, you'll swim in the Mediterranean, tour cafés and...
France is known the world over for its romance, but there might be no other region that encompasses its quintessential beauty—the cities, villages, hills, and beaches—quite like...
Recent Trip Reviews for So Provence, So Alps!
Mixed experience with Kim Kim
France
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Jan 12 - Jan 18, 2024
Paris, Château de Versaille & Normandy
France
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Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2023
All of the hotels we stayed at were clean and accommodating and made us comfortable.
The guided tour to Normandy was a fantastic experience and the guide (Guton) was friendly, knowleageable and responsive. The tour to Versaille was worth the trip and the... Read more
Group Normandy Tour
France
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Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2023
I usually like to plan my own trips, but...
France
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Jul 3 - Jul 13, 2023
A perfect fit for our family
France
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Jun 28 - Jul 5, 2023
Hello Ryan,
Thank you very much for these sweet words here on Kimkim! I also transmitted your encouragement to my team; it was Noemi who took care of the reservations and Baptiste who assisted me with your digital travel booklet :)
Thank you again. We look forward to welcoming you again in France.
Simon
Memorable and active week in Provence
France
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Jun 20 - Jun 29, 2023
Thank you for this detailed review of your trip to Southern France in June! I am glad you enjoyed the knowledge and the professional behavior of the local guides you met in the Verdon region with your family. I note that we could have shared more necessary info to be prepared beforehand. We will continue improving our digital travel booklets, especially regarding outdoor activities requiring sharing of any specifications.
ça a été un plaisir de vous avoir comme voyageurs.... Read more
It could have been better ...
France
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May 1 - May 28, 2023
Simon and his team provided thorough itineraries however there is no follow up contact from them to check on us, the travelers. With minimal of 4 arrangements with local guides during our 28 day trip, we were very much on our own most of the time. It would be more informative for us to have a guide in a city. We did not expect to have ones in small town or village stays. With the amount of research that we did ourselves, at times we thought that we could have done the trip without having to go with KimKim.
Bonjour Khanh,
Thank you very much for your feedback and detailed suggestions. I hope you could have enjoyed the itinerary I prepared along with central and comfortable accommodations! It is not always easy to include guides and activities during a self-drive of almost a month time without exceeding the budget or losing the sense of freedom and independence that characterize long-haul travels, but I take your comment into consideration for future travelers.
Kind regards,
Simon
60th Birthday Tour of France
France
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May 28 - Jun 10, 2023
Many thanks to Kimkim and Simon for helping us to plan our two-week tour of France to celebrate my wife's 60th Birthday. The full itinerary brought in all the highlights we wanted to view and experience in a thoughtful well laid out order. The top highlight was Mont-Saint-Michel, a true wonder (although it was difficult to choose). The trip started in Paris, we then traveled to Bayeaux, in Normandy, then to the Loire Valley for Chateau tours before traveling to Avignon to experience Provance with the Roman ruins and wonderful wine. It was truly the trip of a lifetime.
Dear Greg,
Thank you for this detailed feedback about your trip from North to South. We are always interested in hearing about your overall experience and what you thought of our services. This is important for us and the following travelers!
See you maybe another time in other French regions!
Kind regards,
Simon
Would recommend!
France
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Sep 20 - Sep 25, 2022
This was our first family trip to Paris and I...
France
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Dec 20 - Dec 27, 2022
Dear Liana,
Thank you so much for your heart-warming review and pictures!
I really appreciated creating your dream trip to Paris. We work indeed with incredible local guides and suppliers on-site who are always joyful to share their knowledge of our culture and destinations.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this family experience!
Thank you for trusting our agency.
Best,
Ambre-Marie