Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

He did a great job. Give us great conversation, but we did feel a little rushed. I think his intention was to try to get us to beat all the crowds, but it came across was very rushed. Also, I was a little disappointed that we only visited a few rooms.

This was by far our favorite. And our guide did such a wonderful job. He gave us a great conversation.

Unfortunately, it was closed up top.

Hotel Lorette’s rooms were well sized, comfortable, and it was a nice perk to be able to visit their other locations when needing a break while walking around the city. Nicely located nearby the metro, grocery store, pharmacy and many wonderful restaurants.

We had the most delicious food on this tour! Was so interesting to learn about not only the food but also the skilled artisans. Felt personalized and not rushed. We were full after!

So happy we went in the off season to learn about D Day and visit the historic sites and museum. There was so much to learn and our guide Antoine was a wealth of knowledge. Absolutely worth it.

You really could spend all day at the Louve. Iconic for a reason

Amazing views of the city. Very easy to do on your own. Look for the signs to go under the ground to the Arc as you cannot dodge traffic.

Very interesting to learn about champagne, Dom P, and visit multiple champagne houses. Appreciated being able to see both large and small scale production. Nice there was no pressure to purchase, only enjoy the day. Lunch in Epernay was also nice. Our guide Matthieu was knowledgeable, easy to understand, and fun.

Absolute must for anyone visiting the city for the first time. Easy way to see the big attraction sites. Bundle up as being on the water is always a bit chilly (have done this at night both in March and June).

Amazing views and hospitality, we loved our stay!

This tour was amazing! Our guide was knowledgeable and we could tell he was passionate about the area and it's history. We learned so much extra history and it was an honor to stand on the beaches and visit the cemetery- our guide even made sure to time the tour so that we were able to experience the flag lowering cemetery at the Normandy American Cemetery. It was quite a special day.

AMAZING!!! This was our family's favorite activity- everything from the beautiful drive up the mountain to the soft landing in the park was more than we ever could have imagined! Our pilots were great- they let some of us float and did tricks and spins with our more adventurous kids.

This tour was amazing! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable- she was an archeologist so it felt like we were getting an extra history lesson with our tour!

The best way to see Rome and save your feet! We saw so many sights and learned so much history, our tour guide was great- funny and knowledgeable.

This was a hidden gem tucked away in Amboise. It was very clean and well appointed. We had plenty of space for our family of four. The staff was incredibly friendly and the breakfast was amazing. The yard also looked beautiful. We all wished it had been a bit warmer to hand outside and use the pool.

This was a great fit for our family of four. We had plenty of space to relax and spread out. The swing set was a big hit with my son. We enjoyed the bar and breakfast too. It was in a great location – very close to the town center but also remote and quiet.

The bike tour of Versailles was an unexpected highlight of our trip! We did this on our last day of vacation, and I had reservations about spending so much time at Versailles. I am so glad we did it. The bike ride was a lot of fun and helped us feel active. Plus we got to see parts of the palace that we definitely would not have seen otherwise. Our guide was a lot of fun and gave us so much historic information. Marie Antionette's hamlet was spectacular. We got lost (in a good way) in her gardens and had so much fun. The farmers market in town was one of our favorite parts of the trip. We bought so much local food: cheese, fruit, meat and bread, and then enjoyed it in the palace gardens. I would highly recommend this activity.

This was a perfect wine tasting for our family of four. My husband and I wanted to experience at least one wine tasting, but since we travelled with our children we knew it would be hard. This was a great stop and scratched the wine-tasting itch. The guide was fun and knowledgeable and he kept our kids engaged as well.

Our day of exploring the D-Day sites was spectacular. This was the highlight of the trip for my 10 year old son and husband. However, my daughter and I also thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide, Manon, was very knowledgeable and made us have fun. She realized how much my son loved WWII and really talked to him about all the facts and history. The weather was spectacular, and because we visited in March the sites were not busy at all. We were able to explore bunkers, walk on the beach, and see some of the small towns. It was an emotional day but we all enjoyed it. I learned so much and have a greater respect for this part of history now.

We weren't sure we wanted to see another chapel after the Notre Dame, but are so happy we did. Audrey encouraged us to stop by this breathtaking church. It did not dissapoint! Sainte-Chapelle is absolutely breathtaking. It was also a quick visit.

The Louvre Treasure Hunt was a highlight of our trip! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and kept our kids (ages 13 and 10) engaged the whole time. She realized how interested our kids were and spent extra time with them. The treasure hunt was a fun addition and helped keep the kids happy and focused. They even won a game at the end of the hunt. We were able to see all the BIG highlights of the museum in a good amount of time.

My whole family was a bit iffy about adding this on our first night, but it was perfect. It kept us awake after the long flight from America, but was also relaxing. We shared a glass of wine and juice and enjoyed the scenery. The sunset was incredible.

This was a perfect first day activity for our family. We all loved it more than expected. The weather was PERFECT. Our kids were blown away with the architecture and visiting the top floor. We only wish we had a little more time.

Close to Disney, nice big rooms nice clean hotel

Small rooms, the 2 single rooms are extremely small no place to even open up a suitcase. If booking this hotel definitely recommend booking larger rooms as we had to upgrade which ended up costing a lot more. Breakfast was ok.

The hotel was terrific. We loved the two rooms. I would suggest you have more guest-friendly way to get bags to the rooms. Dragging our bags over the cobblestone walk was not fun and not good for the luggage wheels. I mentioned earlier that this seemed very early season as it was obvious there were staff still in training.

The intern guide gave us the tour and wine tasting. He was amazing and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, he was also taking care of the counter. Many people came in and he was the only staff available to answer questions, so the time with us (the tour) was interrupted often. Our guide felt bad and apologized, then continued on professionally and graciously.

This was a lot for a beginner biker, but our guide spent time with each of the riders in the group to know their capabilities. He as a great guide. We're pretty sure he owned the business. A great experience overall!

This wasn't the location were expecting to go to, however the guide was amazing. We were given incredible information about he region, as well as her personal climbing experience, knowledge about nature, and she shared snacks and told us about the seasonal traditions for food.

She was a well-known local and was extremely knowledgeable. She took us to a small local business that gave us information about food and wines. She told us about local traditions for food and shared pastries that were available only a this time of year.

Beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast, enchanting, friendly staff. Wonderfully located!

So entertaining - iconic experience! We had a wonderful evening.

Great guide - personable and informative. We learned so much! We are so glad we did this - it's a breathtaking experience to be at the top! Crazy views of Paris. Great excercise climbing up the steps the 2nd level! We earned our croissants. :)

Such a fun experience! Pierre was the best sommelier for us. He was kind, informative, and fun! We had great conversation and learned so much. We were with just one other couple so our experience was intimate - delightful!

The hotel is in a wonderful location, and the staff is so accommodating! Our only complaint was the quality of the mattress and pillows which were not comfortable at all.

It was fun but not sure I would recommend or go again. It's very factory like and you're herded in like cattle. An interesting evening.

Lilly was the best tour guide! We loved listening to her passionate stories!

A must-do for any visitors! We had a wonderful evening. The food and sights were fabulous. Quality of the boat and staff were first class.

Agatha was a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable and full of interesting stories.

We had a very good time, but were surprised it was in the apartment of the chef. We were with a father and his son, who were very nice, and we had a great time.

Very interesting wandering through the streets and visiting hundreds of flea market booths. Fabulous opportunity to see antiques and beautiful jewelry.

Centrally located and a pillow menu!

Beautiful room in the centre of everything!

Off season requires more direction and help than what was provided by the front desk

So many different experiences on this tour!

Every stop allowed us to sample (and purchase if we wished)

The two wineries were so different! They both provided an interesting perspective on wine making in the region

The site is incredible. I definitely recommend having a guide as there is so much to see and learn about

Hotel was clean but night desk person was not helpful. She would not assist us in calling some restaurants to see if they were actually open given it was the off season. Instead she said you’ll need to go to them to see if they are open. The internet showed all restaurants as open but in reality very few actually were. Without phone service or transportation it was not possible to just go by places to see if they were open. In all of my travels this is the only hotel that I’ve been to where they wouldn’t assist us in finding a place to eat. Poor customer service!

Spectacular

Quaint hotel in medieval center of town. Great food and lovely fireplace gathering place.

Playing blackjack at the casino in Monte Carlo and lunch on the beach at the Note Bleu (as arranged by our guide) were highlights.

Nadia was delightful. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves immensely.

Incredible! And since we went off season there were no crowds.

Manon was exceptional. We learned so much on this somber day.

Manon is a knowledgeable, friendly and overall excellent tour guide. We learned so much.

The L'Auberge de la Mère Poulard in Mont Saint-Michel was quite prestigious with a fabulous restaurant. Our room was spectacular and had no issues. However, getting to our room required going through a second building, and on the staircases there, I noticed a strong odor of cat pee. While this was a bit off-putting, as a cat owner, I can somewhat understand and overlook it. The odor was not actually present in our room, though. Overall, the location was convenient, and the hotel was otherwise perfect.

I have to give a big shout out to this hotel for making a difficult time in Paris absolutely perfect. I initially stayed in a lovely room with a friend of mine for a couple nights. Then, I moved to a single room after she went back home for a few more days. Then, my flight back home was delayed, the hotel let me stay in the same room for an additional three days at a very reasonable price. I am grateful to this hotel for their wonderful service, the wonderful breakfasts, and, for their hospitality in extending my visit beyond what I had intended. They truly made my visit memorable and comfortable!

I loved it. Mere Poulard is right at the beginning of the main street of Mont Saint Michel in the walls of the city. so bring your overnight clothes in a backpack because you don't want to be rolling any kind of suitcase on the cobbles. From where we were located, you could walk up another set of stairs and have amazing views of the Ramparts and the city, which I did just before dawn and it was stupendous. The only thing I would say is there was a strong odor of cat, not in the room at all, but in the staircase going up to the room. If they could remove that, this would be a 10.

Has a great vibe which you can feel as soon as you walk through the front door, bright, cheerful, lots of French travelers, so the Petit Dejeuner breakfast room is always hopping. Comfortable rooms and main sitting room, close to Pigalle and Montmartre.

Veronique the guide was truly fabulous. knew everything about what we were seeing and answers to the most obscure questions.

Loved this hotel. It's small, has a very cozy and nicely designed lobby and the rooms are comfortable, and spotlessly clean. Location is great, with many small local restaurants and coffee shops within a few minutes walk. Metro is around the corner and you can walk to Montmartre and Opera in about 10 - 20 minutes through nice neighborhoods. The best hotel I've stayed in Paris.

Great views from the top of galleries Lafayette the reason i didn't give this 5* is that it feels a little touristy, and the restaurant is a bit of a food court. That said, great stop of you are nearby.

Very cool food tour. It started a bit slow for my taste with a focus on Paris history and layout of the neighborhoods, but it got progressively better and ended with a very good dinner in a small Basque restaurant. We connected really well with our guide Duniya and shared lots of laughs over food and great wines.

Very engaging tour. Our guide Sylvanie took us through the history of the planning, architect selection and other historic context of the Opera house. It's an impressive building with lots of beautiful spaces.

Solid hotel.

Loved the breakfast!

Only negative -- there were *lots* of boats departing from the same place and we got in the wrong line. Needed some more clarity on how to actually identify the boat we were going to be on. Dinner was a blast, and we loved the entertainment. Great views. Strongly recommended.

Going at night was a minus -- views were way limited. VR was gimmicky (but okay). Overall, fun, but one of the weakest events.

A dud: the chef was knowledgeable, but clearly moving through a script she'd done many times and just didn't seem interested in. We came eager to learn but instead were passive participants in a fairly routine pastry activity.

Beautiful, guide had everything super well prepared. Two downsides: 1. the day was a bit short. Maybe would want to expand it a bit more with a later departure. 2. not enough opportunity to eat before departure. :)

Great staff, fun experience, everyone got something really different even though we were all together, which made it truly feel personal.

Emilie arranged for a car to take us to Versailles and I would do that again as it made the experience that much more special. AND we were even able to change our pick up location because we found ourselves at the other end of the gardens and wanted to spend more time there. LOVED the gardens and the Trianon. Don't miss the other buildings on the grounds.

Pure luxury!

Very attentive and pleasant staff. Fantastic breakfasts. The hotel itself is a bit dated, but very clean. You use an app to do your laundry(!).

The Louvre Museum Treasure Hunt was a bit sophisticated for our family, especially with an eight-year-old in tow. The guide, Lourdes, was fantastic and flexible, allowing us to go at our own pace despite the content being above our level.

The Versailles Half-Day Essentials by Bus was underwhelming. I expected guidance and commentary during the bus ride, but it was merely transportation. Once there, the self-guided tour was challenging to follow amidst the crowds, and the app provided was inaudible. Overall, it lacked the historical context I was hoping for.