Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

I shared a deluxe sweet with my parents. I wish there was more privacy. I could hear too much.

Great location, kind owners

Great area. Small. Amazing staff. Gets the job done.

This hotel was our first stop. Our Paris trip went so fast. It’s hard to remember everything, but I do recall that we were located very centrally.

Needs more hooks to hang clothes,

Very small rooms, no place to store your clothes.

Good location, good breakfast, bathtub/shower difficult to get in and out of.

Should not offer 3 people in single room. Not enough room

Stoyan did a great job with his 1970 Mercedes trip through the city.

The Central Hotel is well named, it is in the heart of Avignon. We would describe it as funky. Our room was on the top, on the fifth floor which was reached by an efficient elevator. Once on five there were three steps to a deck which led to our room. The AC worked well but the bathroom was odd. The shower had no curtains or walls and the drain in the floor did not keep the water from moving across the floor. The deck was available to other hotel guests and sometimes there were several who were smoking and drinking until 11 at night. The hotel staff was friendly but inexperienced. They did not know the hotel formerly had laundry service and was still mentioned in the room literature. We would prefer another hotel on future trips to Avignon.

I wish there were more stars I could give. I was not paid for this review and when you go there and leave you will be able to say the same thing. Unbelievable hotel!! Every member of their staff was top notch. We have stayed in a lot of nice places all over the world and you will not find a nicer hotel or more attentive staff than what you will find at Les Rochas Blanches! Absolute best. We arrived before check in and were invited to have lunch at their Michelin star restaurant for lunch. Best decision ever. Julian our waiter was awesome. He recommended a Cassis Rose’ wine with our pesto pasta dish that ended up being one of our favorite dishes on our trip. They were able to get us into our ocean view with a balcony room before check in which was a pleasant surprise. The room, I mean THE ROOM!!! Being able to order a pillow to match your sleeping style was unexpected. I ordered the buckwheat filled pillow and slept like a baby every night were there. I even ordered one like it when we got home because I liked it so much. lol. The two infinite pools we swam in were amazing. They were heated to a perfect temperature and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Lounging by the pool with a glass of wine snacking on delicious snacks was like a dream. You will love the little round disk with the button in the middle. One push and the very attentive staff show up to help you with your food or drink order. They were the best. The front desk and concierge are phenomenal. They provided us with a shuttle into Cassis on several occasions and arranged transportation into La Ciotat for an excursion we had. When we were ready to be picked up in Cassis they were there in very short order to take us back to the hotel. That was a helpful perk. Before we, sadly, had to leave, my wife and I were already discussing how and when we could go back to Les Rochas Blanches! By far the best hotel experience we have had! Thank you for ending our vacation in such a relaxing and pleasant way!

This is authentic French experience. Very nonchalant and pleasant service provided by the hotel staff. The ladies working the front desk are the restaurant server and all around everything else when it comes to service. No complaints because they did a great job taking care of us. Our room was clean and well appointed. There was no A/C in the room we stayed in however it did not matter. We left the two windows open at night and the provided fan and were never uncomfortable. Plus you get to hear nature while you sleep! It is about a 15 minute walk into Bayeux which we never did as we hired a cab each time. We did eat a dinner in the restaurant and it was delicious. I’m not sure if the front desk attendant was the cook too but it was very good. We would stay at this hotel again.

We were only able to stay here a couple of nights. We arrived to the hotel prior to check in time as our flight was an early morning flight. The hotel staff were so helpful in providing us water and a place to rest for a little while they prepared our room. We did sleep on the comfortable lobby couch and after what seemed like only a few minutes they had our room ready, before check in time! Such a wonderful surprise. The room was clean and comfortable and gave a a chance to rest a little more before heading off to the short distance to Notre Dame. Champs de Elyse and the Arch de Triumph are only a short walk from the hotel. The breakfast in the hotel was excellent along with the nice waitresses that served. Overall we would stay at this hotel again. Perfect for our short stay in Paris.

Our guide Remy was amazing! He was such a wealth of knowledge. He did not just spew information but actually told the history of the places we stopped like you were back in 1944 landing in Normandy yourself. The places themselves are sobering places of history. We absolutely recommend this tour especially if you have Remy as your guide.

Very relaxing experience. The boat size was perfect for the 8 people and 2 crew. The tour was as expected and the skippers were very informative about the Calanques.

We missed the first boat because it was not in the location stated on our voucher. We had to catch a later boat and be refunded by kimkim. Our specialist from kimkim was very flexible and helpful and arranged the refund, but leave extra time to find the correct boat. It was not.

Here’s a polished review you can use: Our pedicab tour was one of the most enjoyable experiences of our trip. What stood out most was the exceptional knowledge of our driver. Early in the tour, he took the time to learn about our interests and quickly adapted the experience to focus on the things we wanted to see and learn about most. His flexibility and willingness to personalize the tour made all the difference. Rather than following a rigid script, he tailored the route and commentary to our interests while still providing a comprehensive overview of the city. We learned so much about the city’s history, culture, and landmarks, and his depth of knowledge was truly impressive. The tour was both educational and entertaining. Riding behind the bike was a fun and unique way to experience the city, allowing us to cover a lot of ground while enjoying the sights. If you’re looking for a personalized and informative way to explore the city, I highly recommend this pedicab tour. The combination of a knowledgeable guide, a customized experience, and a fun ride made it a highlight of our visit.

Alex was a superb chef and teacher. He gave us many skills we will continue to use. The meal was excellent. Location easy to find. Kitchen was spotless and a very lovely space.

Agathe was a superb guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed our day with her?

Very fun day! Dimitri was an excellent guide!

The welcome and personal service was like visiting old friends. Charlotte made the best cake and breakfast. Very welcoming and comfy B&B. Perfect location if you want to be in town within walking distance to shops transport and restaurants.

Great service, friendly and helpful staff. The food is excellent. Modern and stylish hotel with ambience. Our room was small but very comfortable with a king sized bed and well organized.

JR listened to us and gave us a very personal eclectic tour as we had been to Paris a few times and wanted to see some different places.

Absolutely lovely hotel. The breakfast was amazing and the staff was super supportive and helpful.

This hotel was very old and my room smelled terrible and had bugs all over it

Fun hotel on the St Malo beach. A 20 minute walk from the walled city. The beach is fun with water and wind sports abounding. Lots of happy noise.

I would have slept on the floor in a closet to get at the breakfast! so good. so friendly.

Mt St Michelle is very nice. We skipped the Cancale portion as we had each day been in a nice town along the coast and wanted to spend more time in St Malo. We stayed an extra day in St malo to enjoy the city but would not have had any real time there had we spent 3 hours in Cancale.

Great location. Adequate room and good breakfast.

Great location in a wonderful town. Our room was spacious with a nice bathroom. Breakfast was delicious and varied. The staff was very helpful and courteous. Highly recommend if in Bayonne.

Same as Biarritz train station

We loved Vicky. She met us at the train station where we were going to take a taxi or bus into town but instead her husband was with her to take us. So nice. We had a great walking tour of Biarritz with plenty of history and culture explained. Wish it could have been longer but we had 2 hours and the afternoon to explore on our own.

Lauren also guided us to Espelette which we really enjoyed. It was an even more submersion into the Basque culture. The final tasting of some pepper products was a nice way to end this tour.

Lauren was a very good guide for this chateau. Being Basque, she knew the reasons for much of the architecture and decorations. It was a fascinating home with all the wall paintings.

Unfortunately cancelled at last moment

Hotel Suisse was a top notch location and had an excellent view. The complimentary breakfast was also very good and appreciated. The beds were comfortable and the AC worked well. The bathrooms felt a little old and were quite tiny. Some of the hotel staff outshined others. Overall, they were nice and accommodating as we had a bit of a snafu when we first arrived. The location was the best part of this hotel. The value wasn't great given the price we paid, however.

This hotel was really pretty and quaint. The only reason I gave this four stars and not five is that there were some hidden fees we were not aware of and the two single beds we requested were smashed together as one bed. But the location was great. Access to many nearby restaurants and boulangeries as well as the train. The hotel had AC (which is not common in Paris) and was quiet so we were able to get rest. The bathrooms were updated and very nice as well.

This was an interesting experience. We did learn a lot about shopping in Paris on this trip. However, it did feel a bit awkward at times while the tour guide watched us shop at the places she showed us. My 18 year old daughter really loved it the most as she couldn't wait to see some of the shops of Paris.

A fun few hours exploring Antibes and Cannes. We likely would not have gone to these towns otherwise so it was great to see these two other locations and get learn more about the local culture. We also were given some time to tour Cannes by ourselves. Our favorite of the two was Antibes. Very charming place. The tour guides were very nice and helpful as well.

Super fun learning how to ride an e-bike as it was our first time. It really allowed us to see so much more. The only downside was our tour guide often got far ahead of us and it was hard to keep up at times. Despite this, he was very nice and knowledgeable. And it was still a nice time.

Ed was our tour guide and he was fantastic. Even went so far as to make us a lunch reservation outside a castle. He had a lot of knowledge and shared a great deal with us along the way. We saw three amazing places and got the back story for all of them. Definitely a highlight of our trip.

Our tour guide did a great job setting us up with bicycles and also guiding us through Versailles. We saw a great deal and learned a lot. The palace tour was at the end, for which we were on our own and that part was crowded. But the biking part was super fun. We also got a tour of the town and a chance to visit the local shops and restaurants.

Our tour guide, Adam was simply amazing. We were the first family to reach the Mona Lisa. Adam was so much fun and taught us a lot in a short time. I would highly recommend requesting Adam. Go Team Adam!

Ed was fantastic at sharing with us the details of Sainte-Chapelle and the Notre Dame. We learned a great deal about both locations and he shared other information for us as well. He was incredibly nice and took his time to explain the culture and meaning behind these buildings. He also was patient with us as we were still dealing with jet lag from arriving the previous day.

Loved seeing the Eiffel Tower at sunset. The tour guide was great but the tower was packed with people making it difficult to fully enjoy.

Really nice place and nice location. Convenient to everything.

Its a good hotel. Our room was on the first floor so it was understandbly a little noisy but it was a side street so not that bad really. But its clean and the breakfast is great.

This hotel is in a sanctuary and by design minimalistic. It is very clean but basic. It was just fine for us as it was a lesson in humility.

Great location and clean and comfortable. Friendly staff, good breakfast.

great location, staff is very helpful

guide was great, put on bus with alot of people instead of the small coach for ten as promised or explained in your guide. Unfourtunaely guide had another couple who only spoke spanish, slow time thru abby tour because of double translation.

resonable meal and little miss communication with staff served expresso at end of dinner instead of decaf coffee latta, graet bridge sites an explanation of the various bridges would have been great to enhance the experince,

We used it for visisiting the Louvre for & hours [art overload] and to go to Versailles, It would of helped to gett a better handle on its use.

better on start point, we actually went to the tower first and denied access, went to location thanks to MAPS APP, eventually founf the guide, a better explanation on this would have helped, we thought the confirmation number was our access to the tower.

excellent guide, knew the history and archectecture

great guide, felt safe with the streets taken

Fabulous room and view! Nice breakfast room. Supportive, kind staff. Could benefit from a doorman at intervals.

It was great to allow us the freedom to decide which museums we wanted to visit - we took time to hire a driver to access Versailles - we would have like to have had more time in the gardens (but plan to return in the future ;) and then spent 7 HOURS on another day at the Louvre! Really excellent planning with personal flexibility to allow personal choices to plan our time....superb service with Kimkim!

It was fun to be on a bus and see a bit of the countryside, although most of the way is, by necessity, on highways with obstructive (but beautiful) trees limiting sightseeing. The bus was very comfortable, however the guide, while very kind and knowledgeable was very loud and repeating herself in English, French and Spanish which was annoying at intervals.

The site was easy to find, and the staff let us board even before the scheduled time because it was a bit rainy. We had lovely, unobstructed seating and a fabulous, light dinner with a welcome selection of options.

I didn't acquire an audio guide. The guide was courteous but managed the logistics of getting to the tower and negotiating the elevator access, then said good-bye. We were so very crowded in the lift.

The guide was courteous, well-informed, and responsive, i.e., carefully retracing to various exhibits in response to our questions. Simply a lovely experience.

Super fun, safe, and informative.

The hotel is on a a very touristy street and can be noisy at night with everyone out eating etc.

Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff.

 We misunderstood the day. We thought that the driver was the guide, and we would leave the hotel in the morning makes the stops and then head back to Paris. After we toured, we then went back and hour to the hotel to be picked up by a driver to drive to Paris. It was a long drive to Paris due to traffic. Once we read your description of the day, we realized we were wrong. It was a long day with lots of driving.  The Calvados distillery we were supposed to go to was not open. Gwen found a place for us to taste 2 spirits. We did not walk through any orchards.  Cheese Tasting – We were supposed to go to a cheese tasting and see how the cheese was manufactured. That was also closed. Gwen quickly pivoted and found a place for us to sit down for a cheese and cider tasting. This was a great lunch with cheeses, meats and cider.  Honfleur – we were on our own walking through the town because Gwen could not find a place to park. We had 45 minutes to walk around Honfleur.  Since this was a Sunday we should have planned something different to do since many things were closed.

Amazing structure and history.

Wish we had spent 2 days at the D-Day beaches. We only had time for the American beaches.

Driver was on time and very nice.

Beautiful gardens. We arrived right before our entrance time so we did not have to wait long.

Fun evening!

 Architecture & Art Nouveau tour – Solene was our weakest guide and our weakest tour. We spent a fair amount of time sitting getting a drink at the French brasserie. The group had to be divided in half to walk around and see the mosaics. We went to the Galeries of Lafayette and Printemps and that is where the tour ended. We had to make it to the roof top ourselves for the view of the city. We did not go to the Art Nouveau-inspired bank. I assume this is because getting drinks took so much time.

Laure was a good tour guide. Our stops were:  Jams and Jelly Store  Olive oil and Balsamic vinegar store  Picked up pastries for later  Corner restaurant where we sat on stools outside. We could order 10 dishes to share.  Cheese tasting was in the basement of a cheese shop. We had red and white wine, but it wasn’t a wine tasting.

It was great to have a ticket for the top of the Eiffel Tower.

It was very hot and they only put the canopy over one side of the sitting area so there was no place to get out of the sun.