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We really want to thank you Audrey, for creating such a fantastic trip and for all your assistance while we were sick. Your arranging for us to see a doctor in Arles was extremely helpful and we were able to get medication to help us for the remainder of our trip.

Although being sick changed our trip and we were not able to do all the things as planned, our experience of France, the lovely people, the amazing food and beautiful countryside will leave us with lasting memories which we will cherish forever and we owe all of this wonderful experience to you!

I would like to mention some of the places in which we stayed and the individual owners who made our stay with them exceptional.
The little boutique hotel in Carcassonne was amazing, such a lovely place! Although we were only there one night the owners were fantastic. Katy and her husband are the most accommodating owners. They were very helpful in helping us get a taxi to our meeting point for the Medieval City tour. Katy makes a delicious breakfast consisting of many homemade items. They also recommended an amazing restaurant within walking distance where we enjoyed the delicious local Cassoulet and some local wine. Our guide for the Medieval City was incredible. She was very knowledgeable of Medieval City, and we learned so much history of the area,

Mas Petit Fourchon in Arles is beautiful Provençal farmhouse and Pascale the owner is such a lovely and welcoming person. Her estate is beautiful and the three days we spent there were very much needed and gave us the opportunity to rest in a peaceful and lovely environment.

The Arcanse Hotel in Arcachon was also a very lovely place in a great location. They served a wonderful breakfast, and all the staff were extremely helpful.

I would like to mention both the wine tours we attended were wonderful. Charly our guide in the Burgandy area was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the wine production in that area. The two wineries where we tasted were lovely and the wine was amazing!
The lunch and wine tour and tasing at Chateau Guiraud was most enjoyable. The food at the restaurant was incredible and we learned a lot about the production of the sweet wine of that area. Our guide for the tour was very knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed the entire day.

Lourdes was a very special experience for us. I have been wanting to visit Lourdes for so many years, and I was so happy to finally experience such a special place. We were able to attend the Dutch Pilgram's Mass, and we did the candlelight processions both nights that we were there. We had a lovely suite at the Le Grand Hotel Gallia in Lourdes.

Our train trip from Arcachon to Paris was a bit stressful. The train from Arcachon to Bordeaux was 15 minutes late in arrival at Bordeaux so we missed our original train to Paris. We had a four hour wait but they were able to get us on another train but unfortunately, they could not provide us with reserved seats which presented a bit of a stressful train ride for us. We had to change seats several times. Fortunately, two lovely gentlemen who boarded the train at two different stops gave up their seats for me for which I was most grateful. The train was very full, and it would have meant moving all our luggage to try to find another seat. We did make it back to Paris without having to move to a different car with all our luggage thanks to the very kind gentlemen who gave up their seats.

The entire trip was fantastic, and we are very grateful to you, Audrey for making all the wonderful arrangements and for your assistance while we sick. As I mentioned it is unfortunate we could not do all the events as planned and there were days, we just had to push through to the next hotel but we thoroughly enjoyed all that we were able to experience and we met some lovely people and enjoyed the beautiful countryside of France.

Thank You, Audrey! I would for sure recommend you and Kimkim to anyone wanting to experience a wonderful vacation.

Additionally, the Kimkim app was great!

All the Best
Bonnie and Dennis

Hotel Review

Mas Petit Fourchon

Arles

The Mas Petit Fourchon is a fantastic Provencal farmhouse just outside of Arles. The house is beautiful and the owner, Pascale was very warm and welcoming. She ensures your stay is most enjoyable and relaxing. The grounds are beautiful; there is also a lovely pool for swimming and relaxing. Additionally she raises Camargue horses which are beautiful. Also, on her property are Alpacas and two lovely dogs which will greet you upon arrival. Her estate is very family friendly with a playground area for children. She severs a lovely breakfast out on the patio which was most enjoyable. The Bed and Breakfast is only 3 kilometers from Arles. I would highly recommend a stay at this lovely Bed and Breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

The house is very authentic with lovely decor.

Location

Lovely place and perfect for exploring the area around Arles

Staff

The owner Pascale is a very warm and welcoming person

Cleanliness & Comfort

our room was very clean and well furnished with everything we needed

Activity Reviews

Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuits wine tasting tour

France

Charly was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and winemaking. He took us to two lovely wineries for tasting and a tour. We learned so much about the Burgandy area wines and production. It was a lovely day.

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Immersive Experience at Château Guiraud

sauternes

The food at the Chateau Guiraud restaurant was incredible. We loved the tour and learned so much about the history of this estate and the production of their sweet wines. Our guide for the tour was very knowledgeable and explained everything about the production of their wines.

Guided Visit of the Medieval City of Carcassonne

Carcassonne

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable regarding the history of the Medieval City of Carcassonne. She made the tour most enjoyable.

The entire trip was AMAZING! Our accommodations (except for the Pavillion Arms) were great! I especially enjoyed the Old Vine Inn in Winchester- GREAT location, GREAT restaurant challenging stairwell. Our tour guide in Winchester (David?) was perfect for us - good historical knowledge, and wonderful overview of beautiful old city! The Lodge in Newquay was lovely with a nice restaurant! Tour guides in France were excellent - great tour of St. Malo and Mount Michel with Samuel was perfect. Nina and Lucy were also great for our food tour and D-Day beaches. All were prompt and very professional. We were able to see and do far more than we would have been able to with our excellent guides! I also appreciate that they offered my husband a more gentle pace - helpful for aging folks! I would LOVE to go back soon!

Hotel Reviews

The Old Vine

Winchester

VERY helpful staff and beautiful room! Stairs could be challenging for some, but the location is incredible adjacent to the cathedral. We enjoyed the restaurant as well.

Authenticity & Character

Adjacent to the cathedral - in the heart of old Winchester

Location

Staff

Parking was challenging - we received parking assistance which was invaluable.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The entire hotel was lovely, clean and comfortable.

The Pavilion Arms

Bournemouth

Room was very small, but adequate for a single night. Restaurant was good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Nothing could be improved as it was out of the main downtown area.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Carpet in our room was dirty.

The Ley Arms

Exeter

Beautiful old (1290 AD) lodge nicely updated! This hotel is in a quiet little village with a beautiful church overlooking the hotel.

Authenticity & Character

VERY old lodge which was built to accommodate the workers workers in the 13th century!

Location

Not much around to visit, but was lovely for an overnight stay

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Lewinnick Lodge

Newquay, Cornwall

What a LOVELY setting - we upgraded to a direct ocean view. We felt like we were on a cruise!

Authenticity & Character

This was a newer lodge, but right on the ocean made the location perfect for us.

Location

It was out of the town center, but the restaurant was great!

Staff

All the staff we interacted with were very helpful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and the bed was especially comfortable!

Night ferry between Plymouth to Roscoff

PLymouth

VERY small room with bunk bed. It was adequate, but just barely. The restaurant was very good.

Authenticity & Character

It was a ferry... adequate.

Location

Got us across the channel - that was our objective

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La Maison des Armateurs 4*

Saint Malo

GREAT location inside the old city walls in St. Malo! Room was small, but adequate.

Authenticity & Character

It was a very nice hotel, but not much character.

Location

Inside old city walls in St. Malo - could not have asked for a better location!

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Le Domaine de Bayeux

Bayeux

Beautiful old chateau converted to guest house. LOVELY! Best coffee machine on our trip!

Authenticity & Character

Beautifully converted chateau beautiful gardens!

Location

2 -3 blocks from Cathedral and old city center. One block from train station.

Staff

Very helpful - made reservations for us, provided change, provided me with ice after foot injury.

Cleanliness & Comfort

VERY clean and comfortable bed!

Le Grand Pavillon Chantilly

VINEUIL-SAINT-FIRMIN

Resort style hotel on the grounds of the Chantilly Chateau. Part of the resort complex was the chateau laundry with some of the old mechanicals still in place. Lovely setting in the woods with the chateau itself about 3 miles away from the hotel. Our room was in the modern building with a private terrace.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel incorporated the old laundry and canning facility, but updated with completely modern creature comforts! However, the chateau and town were further away from the hotel.

Location

We wanted to be closer to the airport than in Paris, but still in an interesting hotel. This was very good! Although we didn't realize it was so far to the chateau and the local town.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms was very clean and the bed was comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Winchester

Winchester

Lovely tour of Winchester with David. We loved- walking with the city wall on one side and the river on the other - peaceful, green and lush! He shared many interesting tidbits of early English history - my favorite part! The cathedral was beautiful! The guildhall was somewhat of a letdown (marketing 15th -16th century style was still cheesy), although the ruins which surround it were beautiful!

Quality of Experience

See above

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

walking tour, but guide was very good about adapting the tour for us especially since we were quite jet lagged.

Private tour of Saint-Malo

France

Samuel was GREAT on our walking tour of St. Malo. The day was lovely! He provided good context for this city which I was not familiar with. After our tour with Samuel, we were able to navigate the city easily. I especially enjoyed touring the old part of the city with the half-timber houses and the stain glassed galleries.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Samuel was very knowledgeable, kind and attentive to our slower pace.

Transport

Walking tour!

Private Guided Tour of Mont Saint Michel

France

Mont Saint Michel was an incredible place! It was busy, but we were able to see all we could. My husband did not feel up to going all the way up into the cathedral, but the town and the walls were amazing despite the crowds.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Samuel was able to accommodate our less than athletic abilities to see the sites, but not be completely worn out!

Transport

Excellent driver!

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

Bayeux

As the child of a career Army officer, the D-Day Beaches were a must do! However, it was not what I expected and I probably would have preferred a different day trip. The most impressive part of the trip was probably the German Cemetery - our group was one of two groups there, so it was not crowded as the other sites were later in the day.

Quality of Experience

The Airbourne Museum was very good!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Lucy was amazing and kept the day interesting and informative

Transport

we were wedged in the front seats - it was TIGHT

An afternoon in the Pays d'Auge

France

This was my FAVORITE tour - Beautiful weather, beautiful country side, interesting information about the area AND a yummy picnic with the lovely items we picked up along the way!

Quality of Experience

Loved the tour of the cheese factory and especially the cider mill with apple being processed while we watched!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nina was GREAT! Very entertaining and enthusiastic!

Transport

Very comfortable vehicle with great driver!

Justine created a brilliant trip for us to the west of England and the North of France. Our guides were knowledgable and our accomodations were always good, some exceptional. I might have been able to build a similar trip from the States but it would not have been nearly as good as this one.

Hotel Reviews

Le Domaine de Bayeux

Bayeux

This is a unique conversion on the edge of Bayeux. It looks like a wealthy merchant's house from the 19th century and it has gorgeous gardens in the back. We stayed in the family suite, and not a standard room, so my comments may not apply to all. The rooms have a old aristocracy feel but the bathroom is completely updated and modern. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.

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The Old Vine

Winchester

Classic English Inn on the Cathedral Square in Winchester. You could not find a better place to explore Winchester from. The staff were kind and helpful. The restaurant was very good for both breakfast and dinner. It is in the old downtown, so if you are driving, don't have too big a car.

Authenticity & Character

Classic old English Inn

Location

On the cathedral square

Staff

Kind, friendly and enormously helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lewinnick Lodge

Newquay, Cornwall

This is an amazing place. We stayed in an oceanside room - these are built into the cliff face below the main hotel. All we could see were the sea and the headlands. Rooms were plenty big for 2. The restaurant was excellent for Breakfast and Dinner. The location is brilliant for exploring Cornwall and THE VIEW!!!

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La Maison des Armateurs 4*

Saint Malo

Lovely hotel inside the walls in St. Malo. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. You couldn't find a better base for exploring this beauritful walled city.

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Le Grand Pavillon Chantilly

VINEUIL-SAINT-FIRMIN

Remarkable conversion of the Chateau's mainteance complex into a hotel. This is a multiple building conversion with lovely modern rooms. Staff weas friendly and helpful. Food was good. This has the air of a conference center but works well for just staying. It's located beyond walking distance to Chantilly, so you'll need to get rides if you doin't have a car. But the staff was helpful in arranging that.

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Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Winchester

Winchester

David our guide was lovely and knowledgeable. He shaped the itinerary to our interests and the pace to our requirements. Couldn't imagine a better half day in Winchester.

Quality of Experience

We had a really deep dive into English history at the old capital.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private tour of Saint-Malo

France

This was a great half day tour of St. Malo. Samuel, our guide, was well informed, personable and adapted the tour to our interests and capabilities.

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Private Guided Tour of Mont Saint Michel

France

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An afternoon in the Pays d'Auge

France

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

Bayeux

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A little tight for 8 people in this van.

The two guided tours in Bordeaux were excellent. They were in different parts of the city, so that was great. Both guides were very knowledgeable. Our food and wine tour ended up also being a history tour. As my partner told Rio, our guide, we hit the trifecta! History, wine and food all from one guide!

We also loved our sunset cruise in La Rochelle and our bike ride to Ile de Re. Beautiful villages and coastline.

All of our drivers were on time and courteous. We ran into one issue in Paris. This was the only driver that didn’t text me on where to meet him. I had to call and we weren’t in the right location. Took a while for us to find him and many phone calls later. All worked out in the end.

I need to also mention that Alexia went out of her way to try to find us an alternate way to get to Bordeaux as we had an unexpectedly long layover at CDG. The effort was much appreciated.

This was our second experience with KimKim and I would highly recommend their services. We will definitely be back!.

Alexia did a wonderful job planning the trip - we had a great mix of hotels and activities. The boat trip to the Calanques was amazing - I had never heard of this place, and our captain, Hugo, and the boat were fantastic. The hotel over the port city was in a great location, with a great view and fun decor.

The Royal Riviera in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat was beautiful! The room was perfect, and the staff was very accommodating, making for a wonderful stay. The lunch at Le Chèvre d'Or was truly special - the view from the restaurant was amazing, and the meal was spectacular.

We ended the trip in London for a quick visit. The Bloomsbury Hotel was great, and we spent a couple of days seeing the sights of London.

Everything was well planned and coordinated, and a great 10 days.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel La Résidence du Vieux Port

Marseille

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Hotel Royal Riviera

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Beautiful location, wonderful staff, and amenities.

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The Bloomsbury

London

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Activity Reviews

Private Calanques Afternoon Cruise

Marseille

Our guide Hugo was fantastic - a truly unique day.

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Lunch at La Chèvre d'Or restaurant

France

Absolutely amazing - the food was unreal, the staff was gracious and attentive, and the view was one of a kind.

Quality of Experience

Food

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Private Cruise during sunset

France

A very fun way to see the coast, learn about the beautiful homes and palaces, and get up close to the Super yachts! Our captain was very knowledgeable and easy going. Very relaxing.

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