Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

Handsomely appointed hotel in a restored 18th-century baroque estate with gardens, pool and sauna and two splendid restaurants, one formal, one rustic, located several km from the center of Zweibrücken. Generously sized rooms, exquisite service.

For me, the Alsatian Wine Tour was a delight. I knew very little about Alsatian wines, and left the area with a new appreciation of their variety. The hosts at our two vineyards were informative and eager to answer all our questions. Both afternoons were a highlight for our entire group, which ranged from wine snobs to those who know what they like but have little background in wine culture. We all learned from and loved this experience.

Great fun driving through the countryside, trying to find traces of ancestors who lived in these villages more than 200 years ago. First organized by Napoleon, the civil registration records for births, marriages and deaths, now scanned and available at websites of the regional archives, offered just enough breadcrumbs to follow our ancestors as they grew their families and struggled to make a living in 19th-century France. Talk to a genealogist to get started.

Great location, user friendly, clean, just perfect!

Loved this hotel!! It was so different and interesting, a mix of modern and old

Our guide was very knowledgeable and well informed. She made the best of our weather that day. The ebikes were very easy to ride. The Lynch was excellent!

This was a fun day trip, not too long, not to short, had a nice break at a park, the view was awesome.

Thus was a fun tour, tried lots of food, and the atmosphere was interesting

There was more history here than food and wine I would say, which was interesting, but maybe woupd have skipped on the same day as the market tour

All the exhibits were in motion causing me to feel slightly nauseous. Somehow it did not live up to the pre excitement.

We LOVED this hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the afternoon tea perfect, the breakfast outstanding, and everyone that worked there always had a smile on their face. The location was perfect for us as well.

Great location! Very quaint hotel but our room was very small and the ‘courtyard’ that our windows opened to was a 4 walled area that only let in the smells of whatever the restaurant below was frying -ugh. Breakfast was fair.

The grounds were beautiful. The rooms were very comfortable. Quiet. The breakfast was great

Great vibe! Welcoming staff. Great location for being close to the airport and on the shuttle route (minimal fee)

Our guide was incredible. So enthusiastic and engaging. Learned so much

A fun easy way to cover a large area of Paris. The guide was very knowledgeable and personable.

Learned so much!

We booked a cheese tasting and tried to do a couple of museums. We had done some larger museums before this day so we were getting tired. We also had a WWII Paris guided tour on this day in the morning that was not included in the tour list -it was wonderful! The guide was very enthusiastic about including everything that happened in Paris during WWII -I highly recommend this tour!

Excellent tour! The guide was very enthused about teaching us everything she knew which was a lot! And we were happy to learn from her.

A great tour of the area Honfleur is a beautiful town near the water. We first went to the inn where Monet would stay as well as other impressionist painters. It was nice driving around the country roads to the calvados tasting and Bevron was another very very old quaint countryside village.

The Eiffel Tower is amazing but our tour guide was mediocre especially compared to other guides we heard all around us

Our guide, Theo, was amazing!! Knew everything one could know about Mont Saint Michel!

Beautiful property with a very helpful and friendly staff. Great breakfast.

Nicely appointed apartments with a small balcony. Close to all amenities....great location.

A real gem. Beautiful property with amazing views and great wines. Lovely dining room and great food. Staff were very friendly. A great wine tour provided by the staff.

Very cute hotel in a great location in the heart of Nice on the edge of Old Town. Room was a bit on the small side but was well appointed. Excellent staff.

Nice Hotel close to the airport with free shuttle. Good restaurant on the premise and a nice outdoor pool. Well appointed room.

Excellent tour with a very welcoming guide.

This has to be one of the best wine tours we have ever experienced. Our guide was very knowledgable and entertaining. We saw some beautiful country side and met several of the owners and families of the wineries.

Of all the hotels, this hotel had a wonderful selection of breakfast items, had drinks and snacks available all day, ability to do custom orders, and the top tasting yogurt of them all. The bed was comfortable and we were in a lively part of the city with access to almost everything. The hotel was pretty basic, but staff were great.

This was obviously a very nice hotel. The staff were especially nice and accommodating. The breakfast was pretty decent but was billed separately. The yogurt was OK, not as good as the Paris hotel. I’m not sure if one could order a cooked to order item, but I didn’t pursue it. The general fruit selection were very good as was bread and bakery items were especially good here.

This hotel was very nice and comfortable. The view out of our window was very nice with a view of a tall plane tree and a courtyard. The staff were very helpful and accommodating, helping to store our luggage until check-in and keeping our wine chilled. The breakfasts were very nice and staff checked on each table to take custom coffee orders. They might have been able to make custom breakfast orders, but I didn’t ask. The variety is fruits, bakery items and other oatmeal & muesli items was a step beyond other breakfasts. Unfortunately the yogurts offered were just a basic well known brand we have in the US and not that special or unique.

This was a very nice hotel and had a ‘beachy’ feel. The staff were friendly and helpful. They stowed our luggage until we could check in and even let us check in early. We didn’t get to experience breakfast due to an early departure.

One of my favorite all time museums. I enjoyed all the detailed narration of all the paintings and availability in English. I could visit there each time I go to Paris.

The staff was great. Able to get a ride into town to eat dinner. The Michelin Star restaurant was outstanding! Breakfast was amazing. Property was beautiful.

Rooms were great and management staff was amazing but breakfast buffet was terrible. Not a lot of choice, inconsistent, ran out of mocha, eggs, bananas. Employees were chatting in the kitchen and slow to refill the buffet. Front desk was able to get us incredible dinner reservations each night.

Hotel grounds are amazing but the bellman was not real helpful. No chance of checking in early. Wait staff was slow (someone delivered hot food on trays and left it sitting for a few minutes waiting on another server instead of serving right away which happened to multiple tables). French fries were cold and soggy and ham sandwich was dry and flavorless. Breakfast buffet was good. Room was big and nice.

Pretty countryside but too far to drive it all in one day.

We visited the Pope's Palace but it was incredibly hot inside.

Did not go on this tour as it was scheduled at check-in time which would have given us no time to enjoy the hotel. Should have been scheduled between 1-3.

If you are going to Girona, you have to stay here. A bit of luxury right in the middle of the old town next to all the great spots to eat and drink. Very luxurious rooms. Felt like a castle.

Our guide was great and very enthusiastic. Very knowledgeable about the history and construction - and excellent English language skills. She had great stories and kept us involved.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the town's history as well as the history of the Jewish people . She was open to our questions about the current Jewish experience in Barcelona. She covered a good amount of territory - both physical and historical time frame.

While a beautiful drive to the monastery and exceptional views, there was little historical information shared.

We were truly impressed at what this City had to offer - much more interesting than what we had expected. This may be due to our exceptional guide who went out of the way to show us the history and interest of Girona.

Nice is a great location to explore other surrounding areas but Nice itself is very populated and seems to have lost it's charm. Our guide to Monaco was very knowledgeable on the history of the area and we appreciated that he is a local. He was very good.

Out guide was amazing and share stories of Dali's life and influences. His appreciation of the artist was contagious.

Very manageable city. Great food. wonderful architecture.

spunky guide kept a good pace. Had pop culture info to share.

Location just outside the old city was perfect. We did not use the spa, sauna, pool etc. Too busy seeing the sights.

Good location, They upgraded us to a bigger room which was very nice. Lovely garden space in the back.

Room was small but we loved the location in the Latin quarter. Easy to walk to Notre Dame and even the Louvre. The restaurant next door had great French food. We ate there for dinner three nights.

Great location. Loved the town. Parked the car in an outdoor free parking lot just a few minutes walk from the hotel. Very safe. Lovely, old hotel.

We did not know that we would be going with a group. So you might want people to know that they will be driving in a van with 8 other people for several hours each way. Our tour guide was an enthusiastic, very knowledgeable young man who gave us a lot of history about D day and took us to several locations.

Our private guide was great. She took us to less crowded areas where she could spend time telling us the history of certain ancient pieces. Would highly recommend her!

We downloaded the app and went along at our own pace, inside. The fountains outside were not running. Because of the time of the year there were no flowers or colorful gardens but we walked for about an hour outside. Five hours was the right amount of time.

We had our own private tour of the vineyard which was great.

A nice way to get your bearings of the city on the first day and see the highlights while being driven! The audio didn’t give much information.

Amazing @ very moving excursion

Unfortunately, due to heavy rain on the day we were to take this excursion, Pont du Gord & Nimes were closed to travelers. Our guide adjusted the itinerary, & took us to a Roman Theater in Orange, which was interesting. Despite not being able to go to the original destinations, the places we visited instead were historic & interesting

Loved visiting St. Michel.

Excellent location in Lyon. Very good breakfast and helpful staff. Good value for the price.

Centrally located, a short distance from old-town attractions and restaurants with a very good breakfast. Small but comfortable rooms.

Excellent guide who had a deep knowledge of the history of the city and historic spaces.

We spent most of the day in Arles because we had been to St Remy the previous day. Our very knowledgeable guide walked the town with us and discussed the history of the town and its association with Van Gogh.

Excellent day spent learn g about this city. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and spent the day teaching us the history and culture. We spent two hours on a tour of Lake Annecy that was highlighted by a fondue lunch on the water. There was a festival in town on the day we were there, so there was a lively and crowded atmosphere.

The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The description of this day did not quite match up to our experience but what we did experience was very good.

Loved seeing the smaller towns and small alley streets.

Domaine Sacret is an adorable little gem in the heart of Champagne. It felt like coming home each night to hang with family over a few glasses of champgane (daily tastings at 6PM). The staff was incredibly friendly and so so helpful organizing our last minute dinner reservations and helping us get taxi's to and from the area. 10/10!

We loved staying here! - The rooms were clean and spacious with a nice kitchenette, close to a small grocery for essentials. - the included breakfast was brought to our room every morning and was delicious! - About a 5 minute walk from two metro lines (2 and 12) that bringing you easily to central Paris - This area of Montmartre is a at the bottom of the funicular (3 minute walk!) so it's easy to get up into the hills, but also had many shops and restaurants very close by!

This was so fun!! We loved zooming around Paris is this tiny vintage car seeing the sights. A nice way to get a lay of the land and explore the nooks and crannies of Montmartre.

This was a great experience! The Louvre was incredibly busy on the day of our visit, so having Seb, our tour guide was invaluable. He was so knowledgeable and kept my daughter engaged and made sure she was able to see and experience things even in the crowds. She loved spending the time with him and completing her scavenger hunt activity!

This workshop was so fun, hands on, and a great way to spend an afternoon. We worked together with the instructor to make croissants and dough, learned about the techniques and had lots of laughs.

The car services that were booked for us throughout our trip were excellent, everyone was always on time, friendly, clean cars and reliable!

I wish we had more time for this! Versailles was gorgeous and the half day tour was great for my daughter, but we could have spent a ton more time exploring the gardens. The audio guide was nice and they have a kids specific option available in certain languages that my daughter really liked listening to. We spent about an hour in the gardens and about 90 minutes in the palace.

The location makes this hotel the perfect place to stay. Close to everything! A few minutes walk to Notre Dame, the Metro, cafes, bakeries and laundry. Great selection at breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend. We would definitely stay here again.

This is a wonderful place because it has a kitchenette, clothes washer and comfortable bed. However, we stayed there on a weekend and be aware it is a college town. We heard people partying and loud music until the wee hours of the morning. For this reason, I cannot give this place 5 stars.

The view from our room was amazing. Be sure you book a room with a view over the countryside. Breakfast was incredible. The bathroom tub was a nice bonus because I love soaking in a tub. The only downside of this place is if you want to eat dinner anywhere but the hotel, you will have to drive to another town.

You can't do any better than staying here! Rodolphe was a fantastic host. He answered our many questions promptly via WhatsApp or in person (with help from Google Translate). The room is absolutely beautiful. Especially loved the bathtub and the huge shower. The place is just a short walk to the harbor at Cassis. Breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend and would stay here again.

It was just OK

I recommend this trip, but was not happy about the overall trip because our tour van ran out of gas on the highway on the way back to Paris. I heard from our travel agent that this company is usually very good. But, my experience was dimmed by being stuck on the side of a busy highway while our driver made excuses for the empty gas tank.

Loved all the different food we tasted.

The Provençal Market Visit & Cooking Workshop was fantastic and one of our favorite experiences. The chef was very engaging, charming, and made everyone feel included. He tailored the menu based on our dietary restrictions and explained the traditional dishes we were preparing. Although the shopping was mostly done by him, he talked us through it, and the cooking process was interactive and fun. I would highly recommend this activity.

The Seine River Dinner Cruise was just okay for me. I expected some outdoor seating and fresh air, but the boat was fully enclosed, and our table was in the middle of the boat, away from windows, so the views were limited. The food was alright but nothing special. Also, there were some scammers near the boat trying to overcharge us for a ride, which was a bit unsettling. Overall, it was an average experience.

The Private Notre-Dame Visit was informative and well worth it. Due to recent rule changes, our guide could not accompany us inside, so we explored on our own for about an hour. Afterward, she provided detailed information and showed us pictures on her iPad, including insights about the recent restoration. She was very knowledgeable and engaging, though I felt it was a bit of a waste of her time waiting outside for us.

It's definitely not Bacardi Rum (white) in the Bacardi bottle... Friendly staff. Breakfast great but other than that, very limited menu to choose from.