Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

I really enjoyed all of the guides very much.
They were knowledgeable and friendly and made our tours very engaging and entertaining.
My favourite place and guide was Carcassonne (Natalie) as it felt like a lengthy conversation with great scenery 😊

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Florence Nice

Nice

Centrally located and a pillow menu!

Authenticity & Character

Focus on eco friendly solutions

Location

Not far from the sea, old town, dining

Staff

Front desk worked hard to ensure our comfort Breakfast area was very crowded, despite being there in the quiet season. Staff worked hard to keep the area clean and stocked

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel de Cambis

Avignon

Beautiful room in the centre of everything!

Authenticity & Character

Classy and comfortable

Location

On the main drag, so easy to find dining and attractions

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aragon

Carcassonne

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very close to the fortress

Staff

Offers to help find open places to eat during the day and for dinner. We were left to wander around

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full-day excursion to Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Eze

France

So many different experiences on this tour!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As a local resident he provided us with historical information as well as personal anecdotes. Very informative!

Transport

Nice Evening Food Tour

France

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

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Leo was quiet but very friendly and knowledgeable

Transport

N/A foot tour

Châteauneuf du Pape wine tour

Avignon

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

Quality of Experience

Seeing the oldest winery was very interesting

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Emile’s family experience in the wine industry made this tour very informative

Transport

Safe comfortable travel

Guided tour of Carassonne

France

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

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Natalie was very informative and allowed us to ask questions nonstop

Transport

It was a foot tour (an N/A would have worked best here)

All of our excursions and guides were amazing. The hotels were well situated for the sites we were seeing. Having all the train tickets booked in advance was fantastic and their timings were great. The only negative on our trip was the night hotel staff at the Aragon hotel in Carcassonne. During our tour of the walled city we noticed that only a couple of stores / cafes were actually open even though the internet listed large numbers of restaurants as open. For this reason we asked the lady at the hotel reception desk if she could assist in calling some nearby restaurants to see if any were actually open for dinner. The lady declined to assist and said you’ll just need to go by yourself to see if they are open. Without phone service or transportation we couldn’t easily get to these places to see if they were actually open. This level of customer service sucks. Hotels being booked though Kim Kim should be prepared to assist travelers staying with them and have a list of open restaurants or make calls to verify if a place is actually open for dinner.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Florence Nice

Nice

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel de Cambis

Avignon

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aragon

Carcassonne

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!

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Activity Reviews

Full-day excursion to Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Eze

France

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Nice Evening Food Tour

France

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Foot tour no transport needed

Châteauneuf du Pape wine tour

Avignon

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided tour of Carassonne

France

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Was a walking tour so no transport needed

Manon in the Normandy region and Nadia in Nice were exceptional guides. The restaurant recommendations were great also.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Le Negresco

Nice

Spectacular

Authenticity & Character

The art and the bellmen’s uniforms, the elevator, every detail is beautiful.

Location

Right on the Promenade d’Anglais and near old Nice

Staff

Everyone was friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hilton Garden Inn Paris Orly Airport

Rungis

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The pillows are awful and very small

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

Bayeux

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right in the center of the village

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Day excursion to Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze

France

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

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Morning food and wine tour

France

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

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel

France

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

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Tour of D-Day Sites

France

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

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Day excursion to Honfleur and Etretat

Bayeux

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

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I cannot say enough good about my experience planning and executing a once in a lifetime trip to Paris and neighboring locations with Kimkim (France Local) and our local specialist, Sebastian. Sebastian helped us plan a very workable itinerary that covered all the important locals in Paris, Chartres, Bayeux, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy (Point du Hoc and Omaha Beach, Rheims, and Versailles - in a week and a half. He prepared a wonderful guided trip in a cute little car through Paris, and, our guide was VERY informative. We picked up a wonderful car in Amboise, and could drive ourselves through the French country side. We had lovely tours of the Chateaux de Chambord and Chenonceau. We drove to Chartres for a view of town and Cathedral. We then moved to Mont Saint Michel, where Sebastian arranged for us to stay in the wonderful L'Auberge de la Mere Poulard. We were SO happy, because friends had told us not to miss eating at their restaurant. I have had a lifelong wish to visit the Abbey, so, it was an amazing treat to climb all the way up there! Sebastian provided us with a wonderful guide for Point du Hoc and Omaha Beach. That guide timed our tour so that we could see the lowering of the U.S. flag on Omaha Beach. Very moving. Back in Paris, we visited Versailles, then set off to see the Reims Cathedral, and, of course, to sample Champagne.

All of our tickets were available, easy to organize, easy to print, and easy to use at the cite. Given the complexity of our arrangements, we lost no time, trying to make arrangements, or walking across town to pick up tickets or loosing time "fixing" arrangements during our trip.

However, the absolute most extraordinary thing about Sebastian's service, was that he was available to us during the trip. We had a couple instances where we misunderstood directions and couldn't find our guide. Especially, when we tried to meet our guide for the Normandy beach trip, we found ourselves waiting at the meeting point, with no guide. We notified Sebastian and he was at his desk, and, within a minute, he was in touch with our guide, who was waiting for us around the corner. If Sebastian had not been available and responsive at that very minute, we would have totally missed a very important part of our trip.

So, in sum, visiting Paris and environs has been a long-time wish of mine, and Sebastian made a busy and complicated schedule easy, doable, enjoyable, worry free - and wondrous. For that, I will be eternally grateful!

My only regret was not adding a few more days. ...

We started working with Sebastian back in October, telling him the must see places for a 10 day January trip in Paris and the surrounding areas. We basically told him the places we wanted to see-Chateau country, Chartres, Mont Saint-Michel, Bayeux , and Reims and he put together the itinerary which included trains, car, and truly lovely hotels, all perfectly placed to be close to the historical sites we wanted to see. La Maison Rabelais in Amboise, Le Boeuf Couronee in Chartres, and the Grand Hotel Luxembourg in Bayeux . In Paris, where we explored Notre Dame de Paris, Ste Chapelle, the entire Left Bank from Shakespeare and Company out to St. Germain de Pre, (didn't have time for the Invalides, Musee de Cluny, or the Rodin) the Central sites and we stayed with hotels from the Astotel Group, my personal favorite was the Astoria near the Pigalle area of Paris.

Speaking of guides, Veronique (Vero), our full day guide in Chateau country for Chambord and Chenonceau, was a walking professor of history, she knew not just events and dates, but all the fun stories that go behind the dates, as did Stephanie for le Mont Saint-Michel. Nico for Paris and Gwen for Normandy rounded out our local guides.

France By Locals/Sebastian was immediately responsive each and every time we had a question on this trip, like when we couldn't find a guide or forgot where to return something. All resolved swiftly.

Hotel Reviews

L'Auberge de la Mère Poulard

Le Mont-Saint-Michel

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.

Authenticity & Character

built into the rock that is the base of the Abbey.

Location

Hotel Astoria - Astotel

Paris

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.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Chateaux de Chambord et Chenonceau (winter version)

France

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

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Liz created the perfect itinerary for this quick business trip. She helped select a couple of cool experiences on our free day and found us the perfect boutique hotel. If only every business trip was this smooth, easy and fun!

Hotel Review

Hôtel Fior d'Aliza

Paris

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.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Super friendly and helpful front desk staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Iconic Paris Views from Galeries Lafayette Terrace

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.

Quality of Experience

Saint Germain Gourmet Food Walk

Paris

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.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Exploration of the Opera Garnier

Paris

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.

We had an amazing trip! I really cannot thank Liz and Dilliana enough, other than to publicize that I and my family could NEVER have done all the planning, all the follow-up, all the canceling and rebooking (flight & personal issues!), all the scheduling and buying of tickets, and lining up absolutely the BEST, most personable and knowledgeable tour guides I have ever experienced in my life’s travels!! Really, without hesitation or doubt, KIM-KIM delivered without a single disappointment…even when a few plans couldn't work out last-minute because of our schedule conflicts. Kudos to Liz Kate and Dilliana…I /all of us…there were 8 girls…Mom, daughter, daughter-in-law, and 4 granddaughters! All of us are so grateful for the efforts (above and beyond!) you made on our behalf. In spite of not the most pleasant of weather, it was simply a perfectly planned trip that every single one of us will remember for a lifetime. And, P.S…they were so accessible that we felt they were almost right along with us the entire week!

Hotel Review

Aparthotel Quartier Libre Saint Georges

Paris

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Activity Reviews

Private Exploration of Le Marais District

Paris

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Private Exploration of Rodin Museum

Paris

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❌ Eiffel Tower : Reserved Access to the Summit + Audio guide

Paris

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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The Phantom’s Lair: A Mystical Journey Through the Opera Garnier For Families

Paris

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Private Notre-Dame & Sainte-Chapelle Visit with Priority Access

Paris

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Private Seine River Cruise

Paris

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Learn about the History of Impressionism with a Private Musee d’Orsay Tour

Paris

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Self-Guided Champs-Elysées Discovery Walk

Paris

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Unlock the Secrets of Perfume-Making!

Paris

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Private French Pastry Class

Paris

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Private Louvre Museum Visit

Paris

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Palace of Versailles Day Trip with Priority Access – Half-Day Tour

Paris

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La Défence Christmas Market

Paris

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At leisure: The Covered Passages of Paris

Paris

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Leisure time at Luxembourg Garden

Paris

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Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets

Paris

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Photoshoot in the Heart of Paris - Eiffel Tower

Paris

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Audrey, our KimKim planner, did an amazing job of filling our week long trip to France with all the sites we asked to visit. Paris, Normandy, Mount Saint Michele.
From the time we arrived at the airport to the time we left. Every detail was such an easy task! Hotel bookings, event tickets and transportation.
Thank you for making our trip stress free!

Wonderful family trip to France!

We loved the trip--the travel itself was definitely five stars! The pacing was excellent, and Liz did a great job understanding our travel preferences and building an itinerary that was full, engaging, and exciting while still leaving good time for us to relax. There were a couple of small hiccups during the trip (sick guide, switched taxi logistics) as always happens in the execution of a vacation and KimKim was great at responding right away and facilitating adjustments even though we were traveling over the holidays.

In terms of guides, we especially loved the tour of the Louvre with Ed from Paris and Beyond Tours and tours in Nice with Harmonie. The pastry class was a dud even though we'd been super excited about it: it was rushed and neither hands-on nor learning oriented. The perfume workshop was a big hit though!

Hotels were good, and Liz did a good job finding both hotels and events that matched our family preferences. There was a great mix of active and relaxed, more and less fancy events.

There were two areas that I thought were rocky:

1. The handoff between the local specialist (Liz) and the booking team. It seemed to me that the communication wasn't as clear as I'd like and I don't know that we would repeat with Kimkim, favoring instead a company that provides a single point of contact throughout the planning and booking process.

2. More transparency around price. There was about a 20% price jump from the initial proposal to what we booked which was attributed to fluctuation in hotel pricing during the week or so we were discussing options.

On the positive side, the bigger portfolio of KimKim allowed them to produce an app for viewing the itinerary that proved surprisingly useful: it was great to have a quick reference at the start/end of each day for keeping in touch with planning, and it provided all the information that you could need--locations, maps, phone numbers--so that it felt incredibly easy and safe to navigate in an unfamiliar city.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Saleya Boutique Hôtel

Nice

Authenticity & Character

Proximity to center.

Location

Proximity to everything for the city.

Staff

Friendly, multi-lingual.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kitchenette was nice!

Le 9Hotel Opera

Paris

Solid hotel.

Authenticity & Character

It was great, but a very standard European hotel, and part of a broader chain.

Location

Good walkability, and cheap cab to anywhere farther.

Staff

Night staff and day staff were radically different; day staff was friendly and we loved it. Night staff was actively rude to our teenage daughters, perhaps because of their age, but I was very frustrated.

Cleanliness & Comfort

On several occasions the small lobby seemed to be used by patrons for loud, long conference calls.

Hotel Arok

Strasbourg

Loved the breakfast!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Good proximity to the train station; easy walk to downtown.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Paris

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.

Elevate & Explore: Montparnasse Views + VR Time Travel

Paris

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

Private French Pastry Class

Paris

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.

Private Full-Day Ski & Sun Day

Nice

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. :)

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Create Your Own Perfume in Nice

Nice

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

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

I reached out to kimkim because this was a big trip for us, and they delivered. We worked with both Amandine and Emilie, who were fantastic. They really understood what we were looking for and provided ideas and locations that we never would have known about without their help. Because of them, I was relaxed on our trip, and so was able to enjoy myself, and focus on experiencing the sights and food and amazingness of France. I am telling everyone I know about kimkim because I can't see myself traveling overseas without their knowledge and assistance. So happy to have found this company.

Activity Review

Passport to Versailles - Entrance tickets with audioguide

France

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.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our driver (and car) was icing on the cake. Door to door and at our leisure. I couldn't ask for more.

Our Paris trip was the trip of a lifetime! We couldn’t have managed without your planning, careful attentiveness, and fast communication. Our Notre Dame and Saint Chapelle guide, Manny, was uniquely able to engage with my 8 year old grandson. He was extraordinary.
Our photographer, Kouss, was the sweetest guy, and gave us “forever images” of our time at the Tour Eiffel.
Lourdes, our guide for the Louvre is a true scholar. Our treasure hunt felt way too complicated for us so she graciously agreed to slow the pace. We still managed to see all three wings and the highlights we asked for.
We got lost and missed our bus to Mont Saint-Michel. We rescheduled the trip for the penultimate day, but we were exhausted, so we cancelled again. We’ll catch it in the future.
Versailles was a mob scene. We hadn’t realized that the “self-guided tour” was simply an app. Even if we had known to bring earbuds, the deafening din and the press of the crowd, many of whom were loudly making their own videos and podcasts, would have made it a useless endeavor. The app itself was way too mysterious to manœuvre at my age.
There was a misalignment of dates on day 1 and 2 that kept us from our first tour. I also wanted to check in about our last night at Chantilly. I don’t remember if we had paid in advance, but I was charged for the night.
Great castles tours, too.
Thank you all, and Liz and Diliana, for making these memories possible. We’ll never really be the same!
Lucia May and family

Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Chantilly Chateau Mont Royal, an IHG Hotel

La Chapelle-en-Serval

Pure luxury!

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Citadines Bastille Marais Paris

Paris

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(!).

Authenticity & Character

Not important

Location

Short walk to Metro

Staff

Always helpful and pleasant staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed linens very comfortable. Kitchenette was modern and clean.

Activity Reviews

Louvre Museum Treasure Hunt

Paris

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.

Versailles Half-Day Essentials by Bus

Paris

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.

Both Alex and Marc, our driver / personal guides respectively for the Loire Valley and Brittany legs of out trip were very knowledgeable and helpful. Without Audrey, our travel specialist, Alex and Marc, the trip would have not been a success!

In general, the platform is very good for information, reserving and paying.
There was however, the issue that the information always referred to 6 persons, so it was unclear even after opening the link that indeed there were 7 of us taking for example, the group walking tour in Nürnberg. There was also a delay in your responses before and during the trip.

I only joined the group from Munich to Nürnberg. Normally, I would have never paid 1000,00 Euro + for a weekend in Nürnberg - since the price only included train from Munich to Nürnberg (price is about 30 Euro), the hotel which included breakfast for 2 nights and a short walking tour. I went thru your platform so that I could be with the group, but the price performance was poor.

The group was disappointed that there was no transfer service from the Nürnberg train station to the hotel. It was not a long distance, but with luggage, and walking thru cobble streets and a crowd one day after the majority landed from the USA was to tiring for them.

Your proposal for the 1 Michelin star restaurant was not appropriate. Apparently the group was not familiar with Michelin restaurants. We ended up eating at a restaurant very close to the hotel where we made the reservation, and we were all very happy with the service, and the food.

Hope my constructive criticism is helpful.

Wishing you all a Happy Holidays,
Susan

The Local guide, Natasha(?), in Nuremberg was excellent.
The local guide, (?), in Lucerne was excellent.

Hotels were all nice and staff were friendly.

Tickets issues with train from Basel to Lucerne, boat ride in Lucerne, and maybe others. Kathleen has details. KimKim staff helped to address issues.

The cities we visited were wonderful and the Christmas markets were beautiful.

I think there was a lack of communication once our trip plan was transferred to Emmanuelle.

Hotel Reviews

Cascada Boutique Hotel

Lucerne

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Hôtel Tandem Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Great location.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was very small. It seems it might have been the smallest room in the hotel.

Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel

Nürnberg

Wonderful Hotel. Great Staff. Excellent location!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Size if the rooms were good. Separate toilet room was a plus!

Activity Reviews

Private transfer to Airport

Lucerne

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History Walking Tour w/ Chocolate & Cheese Tastings

Lucerne

What a wonderful experience!

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Private day tour of Alsace

France

This was a disappointment. I don't think it was the guide's fault. I think there was miscommunication between what was originally told to us by Fanny and the tour that was excecuted. We thought we would be touring a Vineyard Estate and instead ended up in yet another town with a Christmas Market. The castle tour was wonderful.

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Private tour of Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Very knowledgeable guide!

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Privately Guided Walking Tour of Nuremberg

Nuremberg

Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us interesting things in Nuremburg.

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As a kimkim employee, I recently traveled through France with Kimkim’s guidance, visiting Paris, Strasbourg, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille. From start to finish, the trip was seamless, thoughtfully planned, and full of memorable experiences.

The accommodations were comfortable and well-located, making it easy to explore each city. The guides provided excellent insights, and the self-guided information from Kimkim ensured we didn’t miss hidden gems along the way. Their recommendations for key stops enriched our journey and gave us a deeper appreciation of the regions we visited.

Transportation was flawless. Train travel was smooth, with transfers to and from stations handled seamlessly. For exploring at our own pace, the rental car was perfect. Following Kimkim’s advice to choose a small car proved invaluable—it made navigating narrow streets, parking in tight spots, and enjoying efficient gas mileage effortless.

The olive oil, wine, and cheese tastings were unforgettable, offering an authentic taste of French culture. Stopping at ruins along the way broke up longer drives into enjoyable segments. At the same time, hikes and outdoor explorations gave us the freedom to connect with nature and stumble upon unexpected treasures.

The flow of the trip was exceptionally well planned, maximizing our time without feeling rushed. The balance of guided experiences and self-guided flexibility allowed us to make the journey truly our own. Every detail—from logistics to local tips—was handled with care, making this trip both enriching and stress-free.
Thank you, Kimkim, for expanding our knowledge of France and helping us discover all that it has to offer travelers. This was a trip we’ll cherish for years to come.

Hotel Reviews

Maisons du Monde Hôtel Marseille Vieux Port

Marseille

This hotel is ideally located right on the Old Port. It was quiet, parking was close, and the staff was very kind. The rooms were very nicely decorated and clean. The beds were comfortable.

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Aquabella Hotel & Spa

Aix en Provence

This hotel offers excellent amenities for the warmer weather in the summer. The pool looks very inviting. The spa has a large hot tub, heated lounge chairs, and a steam room. The rooms were spacious, there was an elevator, and the staff went out of their way to provide us with a box to help us take things home instead of buying more luggage. The breakfast was extensive and delicious.

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La Maison Volver

13200

This hotel is just inside the hotel and in walking distance of a store if you need to buy anything from the French version of "Target." The breakfast we enjoyable and can be a brunch on Sundays. If you are taking the train this is a great option.

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Hotel La Muette

Arles

This hotel is inside the city walls. It's within walking distance of the theater and coliseum. The only access upstairs is to use the stairs. The room was comfortable, but the space was limited for luggage. The shower was nice, but the space for toiletries was limited—good value for the money. Parking is available nearby, but it needs to be reserved in advance.

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Bastide de Bellegarde

Avignon

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. It was so personalized. The dinner and breakfast were unmatched. The character of the Bastide comes through in every detail. The comfort of the different sitting rooms makes this location perfect for family gatherings or group events. It's also ideal for a romantic getaway. Brian had bikes on site for people to ride around the island or into Avignon. The beds were the most comfortable of the trip, and the bathroom had a walk-in shower and bathtub. This night will stay with me for years to come. I hope to go back sometime.

Authenticity & Character

There are numerous trinkets and pieces of artwork to admire. We needed more time to enjoy all this Bastide had to offer.

Location

An opportunity to be a little bit outside of the city but close enough to visit and enjoy all it has to offer.

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Hôtel d’Europe

Avignon

The hotel is situated right inside the city wall. It is in proximity to the Pope's Palace. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel had a classic feel with an inner courtyard.

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Hôtel & Spa Régent Petite France

Strasbourg

This hotel was located right on the outskirts of the city center, perfectly situated for the Christmas markets. We had limited luggage, so it was easy to walk to the hotel. If we had more luggage, it would have been ok as there were not very many cobblestone streets between the drop-off location and the hotel. The hotel has a spa that has a suna, steam room, hot tub over lokking the river. The breakfast in the morning was delivered to the room and excellent. The rooms were spacious with a walk in shower. Getting to the spa you can walk by the pump room where the old pumps are on display. The building was originally a 17th-century mill that housed the Glacières de Strasbourg, an ice factory. The pump room is where the original, historic ice-making machinery, including gigantic cast-iron wheels and transmissions, has been preserved.

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The pump room was cool to see

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Hotel Arok

Strasbourg

This hotel was a surprise. I loved it. The location was perfect. We walked from the train station, left our luggage, and went to the Christmas markets. In December, the city center is closed to traffic, which means taxis can not get as close to the hotels as they do at other times of the year. This made the convenience of the Arok all the more impressive. It was clean, spacious, and the breakfast was authentic. The Christmas decorations were carefully selected with a touch of fun. The hotel offers luggage storage for those exploring other areas of the Alsace region, using Strasbourg as a base. The Le Dix restaurant at 20 Place de La Gare, next to the hotel, serves great food that reflects the French-German region.

Authenticity & Character

The room is basic but offers all that is needed.

Location

Staff

The staff helped us organize luggage storage and went out of their way when someone was trying to get in touch with us.

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Hôtel Adèle & Jules Paris

Paris

This hotel is very centrally located. It's on a quiet side street on the right bank. We enjoyed Montmartre, the Opera district, and could ride bikes down to the Seine and to the Arc de Triomphe. The room was spacious and had great character. The bathroom was spacious, featuring a bathtub and a walk-in shower, with plenty of room for toiletries. We had a couch and room for our luggage. There was a small elevator that helped to transport the luggage. The specific room we had was located on the top floor, featuring a slanted ceiling and unique windows. When you look at buildings in Paris, you wonder what the top floors look like with the smaller windows, and this hotel allowed us to stay in the city and experience all the characteristics of France.

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Activity Reviews

Self-guided Art & History Tour in Marseille

Marseille

Visiting the Old Port, Notre Dame, and Longchamp Place provided a variety of experiences that helped shape our perspectives on the city and its culture. The art museum and natural history museum at the Longcamp Palace offer a great way to experience some traditional art if you don't have time to visit Paris. The Longcamp fountain is massive and impressive to see.

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Marseille at Dusk: Eat Like a Local

Marseille

This tour provided us with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the city's cultures and the diverse offerings of ethnic foods. While exploring the local establishments, we gained a deeper understanding of the graffiti and appreciated the murals.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Self-guided day to Cassis and Calanques National Park

France

Beautiful views, opportunity to walk on the trails, and enjoy nature.

Quality of Experience

You will have the opportunity to enjoy over looks, time on the water, or exploring the Fjords.

Self-guided Exploration of Arles

France

The Roman Ruins in this city are well preserved. The market is fun to walk through. This is a good base for the Camague, Pont du Duct, and other cities in Southern France.

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Self-Guided Discover the Secrets of Ancient Provence: Glanum & Montmajour Abbey

France

This is a prominent example of an Abby surrounded by the rolling hills and agricultural fields of Provence.

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Free time in Saint Rémy de Provence and its surroundings

France

Fun to drive through and stumble upon random Roman Ruins.

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Painted Paths: The Van Gogh Trail

France

Worth the stop.

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Private Full-Day Christmas Markets Experience in Colmar and other Alsacian towns

Strasbourg

Laurence did a great job combining the Christmas Markets with wine tours. His knowledge was evident, and she did a great job balancing free time to explore and providing key information to help us better understand the history of the towns we visited.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Well kept and in good condition vechiles

Private Guided City Centre History & Architecture Walk

Strasbourg

Our guide, Gabriel, did a great job painting the picture of the relationship between the Germans and the French over time. The architecture of the city reflects this intertwined past.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Self-guided Historic Wine Cellars Exploration

Strasbourg

Self-guided Cathedral Viewing Platform Climb

Strasbourg

This provides a beautiful view of the city. You ascend quickly and have the opportunity to get above the buttresses.

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Private Notre-Dame & Sainte-Chapelle Visit

Paris

We learned a great deal from the guide. The buildings are truly amazing, and the history behind them adds significant meaning to the experience of visiting them.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

we walked to the Notre Dame and met our guide

Iconic Paris Views from Galeries Lafayette Terrace

Paris

Highly recommend taking time to enjoy the view and the store.

Quality of Experience

Photoshoot in the Heart of Paris - Eiffel Tower

Paris

We were not sure about doing this activity, but the photographer put us at ease and made it very fun. We now have pictures to remind us of our time in France. I would strongly recommend this to any travelers who want a nice photo of their time in France.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The photographer did a great job putting us at ease

Transport

There was not any transfers included

I wanted to specifically mention our transport drivers to and from the airport. On the ride to our hotel, our driver took the time to give us helpful hints for the week, later he messaged us links to places we might want to see and when we arrived at the hotel, he did not leave us until he knew we were safely inside the building. Our driver to the airport was also very helpful and concerned in making sure we knew exactly where to go. I thought they went above and beyond. Our tour guides were all very professional and extremely knowledgeable. Kimkim was wonderful by communicating with us regularly before and during the trip, especially since we had a few hiccups with our arrivals to Paris and one hiccup at the Eiffel Tower looking for the tour guide. We really enjoyed our time in the city of lights. The pastry making and perfume making was such a unique experience! Loved that and loved the river cruise!

Hotel Review

Aparthotel Quartier Libre Saint Georges

Paris

Very clean and comfy. Terrific shower. Great location!! Only complaint was that there usually wasn’t anyone in the lobby working. Had to call a number if needed assistance.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Having someone working onsite during stated hours

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Activity Reviews

Private Louvre Museum Visit

Paris

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Seine River Cruise

Paris

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Unlock the Secrets of Perfume-Making!

Paris

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Private French Pastry Class

Paris

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This was a GREAT trip! KimKim, Aline, and her team listened and planned based on what we wanted. Nothing was preconceived! We had a little hiccup at our last hotel and they hopped on the phone and took care of it immediately. We highly recommend using the car services they planned for us - we felt very taken care of and very safe. Aline and team checked in on us and made sure we had all the contact information we needed. It was truly a great experience and I highly recommend using KimKim's services.

Hotel Reviews

Chateau Hotel & Spa Grand Barrail

Saint-Émilion

Chateau Hotel & Spa Grand Barrail was fabulous, truly a four-star standard. I loved the place and would definitely love to go back. It was close to Saint Emilion, where we spent a good chunk of our time. It was an incredible experience overall.

Pullman Paris Roissy CDG Airport

Roissy-en-France

The experience at Pullman Paris Roissy CDG Airport was disappointing. The staff was extremely rude, and there was a significant issue with the reservation, which had not been paid for. They left us waiting for an hour and a half to resolve the problem, with no courtesy or helpfulness shown. It's everything people warn about Paris, unlike the wonderful experiences we had elsewhere in France.

Hôtel La Zoologie

Bordeaux

Hôtel La Zoologie was a great place to stay. It was unique, interesting, and very comfortable. The location was perfect, about a 10 to 15-minute walk from the city center, which made it convenient to explore Bordeaux. The staff was fantastic and the whole experience was truly enjoyable.

Activity Reviews

Day Tour : Drive the mythical Citroen 2CV along the Chateau (Private/8Hours)

France

The Day Tour in a Citroen 2CV was an absolute highlight. It was a private tour, and the driver was fantastic, showing us extra little places that really made the experience special and memorable. I would highly recommend this activity.

Lunch OR Dinner Cruise in Bordeaux ! (Small Group/2Hours)

Bordeaux

The Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Bordeaux was just okay. It felt redundant because of a similar daytime cruise we did. In hindsight, doing just one of these would have sufficed as they were quite similar experiences.

It was absolutely wonderful. We learned so much and got to experience a bit of the culture as well. I think we would have preferred to have a little more down time to explore and shop. We never did get to see the Christmas market which would have been fun. The apartment was perfect. Food amazing. It was an incredible experience; one that we will all reflect on for our entire lives.

The whole KimKim team was fantastic. They responded to messages promptly throughout the entire experience and handled a minor cancellation beyond their control extremely quickly. We had a wonderful, well-organized, fabulous trip! We highly recommend using them and will plan to use them in the future.