Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

We were very happy with all arrangements except a slight snafu in Paris when the guide didn't have Notre Dame on his schedule, but it was quickly resolved

Kate was amazing yet again!!! We had the most wonderful time on our adventure that she planned for us. She is attentive and always plans the best vacations. We hope to use her again in the future.

Kim Kim and Liz did a wonderful job planning and executing our trip to France. From the first planning discussion to the final run through of our itinerary we felt that Kim Kim understood our needs and would provide a wonderful travel experience. We weren't disappointed. Highlights of our days in France were visiting the Avignon area of France. What a beautiful place with lots of varied things to do and see. We especially liked the day channeling Van Gogh through St. Remy and Arles.

We probably over booked ourselves during our two days in Paris. It was quite a marathon but we did and saw so many wonderful sights including Versailles, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Orsay Museum. Wish we could have spent more time in Paris but now we are motivated to return.

Our local France specialist Audrey was wonderful. She did a great job helping us plan the trip tailored to our specific interests. She replied to our questions promptly and was available for a zoom call.
Our 2 week trip which included Paris and Provence went smoothly. Audrey was easily available when we needed to verify a few of the planned activities. Our personal tour guide at the Louvre was great. We took a guided group day trip to Normandy which was very informative and personally quite a “moving” experience.
We rented a car in Provence and toured many of the local hilltop villages which were lovely. We liked staying in Villeneuve-les-Avignon, much quieter than Avignon. The restaurants there were great as was the hotel. The Roman history in Nimes, Uzes and the Pont du Gard were worth the visit.
The Carrieres de Lumiere show and Les Baux de Provence were wonderful.
We enjoyed hiking the Sainte Baume Mountains and the Calanques National Park near Cassis. The views were stunning.
We flew out of Nice, were surprised by it’s beautiful architecture and lovely seaside promenade.

Hotel Reviews

Aquabella Hotel & Spa

Aix en Provence

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

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Hotel Villa Victoria

Nice

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

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Villa Panthéon

Paris

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.

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As above, easily walkable. Quiet.

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L'Atelier

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

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.

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Activity Reviews

Full-day excursion from Paris of D-day beaches - U.S. sector

Paris

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.

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Guided visit of the Louvre Museum

Paris

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!

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Half-Day Visit to the Royal Versailles with Private Transfers

Paris

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.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was very friendly, and professional.

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Visit & Wine Tasting at Clos du Calvaire

France

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

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable, friendly, . Enjoyed the wine tasting and of course bought some bottles to bring home!

Hop-on hop-off in Paris - 1-day pass

Paris

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.

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Dear Lucie, Anais, Alexia, & Audrey.
My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed Provence & Normandy. It was an amazing trip! All the transfers, train trips, & excursions went off without any issues. All the drivers were friendly, prompt, helpful, and personable.
We loved the Grand Hotel Beauvau in Marseille & Hotel Le Lion d’Or in Bayeux. Although the hotel in Avignon was historic & lovely, it wasn’t the right one for us. The narrow, winding staircase to get up & down the two flights of stairs to our room required a lot of caution. Additionally, there was only a bathtub with a hand-held shower head in the bathroom & getting in & out of the tub for us senior citizens, was a bit challenging. Fabrice & Veronique were lovely hosts & very welcoming & accommodating, and worked with us when we weren’t able to sit down for breakfast each morning because they didn’t serve it till 8:30 & we had to leave each morning by 8:00 to meet our tour guide for the day.
The Jangle Hotel was nice & the room was comfortable. However, the fire alarm sounded at 6:00am, and guests had to evacuate. This is certainly an unusual, unanticipated occurrence, but the alarm sounded twice within a short window of time, so we had to evacuate our room twice, leave all our belongings behind, all while we were trying to get dressed & packed to catch the hotel shuttle to the airport. I noticed that there was a Radisson Hotel right in Terminal 3E in Charles DeGaul, & this hotel would have been more convenient
All our guided tours were exceptional. The guides were very knowledgeable, informative, personable, & friendly. The itinerary planned for us, which was varied & comprehensive, was perfect. There wasn’t one activity we didn’t enjoy.
All in all, you ladies did a magnificent job. My husband & I are truly grateful for the care that was put into planning & executing this trip. Kimkim gets an A+ rating from us & I would highly recommend this trip planning organization without reservation.
Thank you for always being available throughout the trip, for being so responsive, & for being so thorough.
My husband & I will always have very fond memories of this trip. It not only met our expectations, but exceeded them.
Marci beaucoup,
Irene & John

Activity Reviews

Visit of City of Popes and Pont d'Avignon

France

Full-day visit of D-day beaches - U.S. sector, with a Small Group

France

Amazing @ very moving excursion

Marseille food tour

France

Semi-private Calanques Cruise & free time in Marseille

Marseille

Cassis and Aix-en-Provence tour

Marseille

Half-Day Van Gogh & Alpilles Tour

Avignon

Half-day tour to Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Avignon

Roman History Tour: Nîmes, Uzès & Pont du Gard

Avignon

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

A day at the Mont Saint Michel with a Small Group

Bayeux

Loved visiting St. Michel.

Morning tour to the hilltop villages of Luberon

Avignon

The agent we used listened to what we wanted to do and designed a great trip. The local guides were wonderful and always on time. The day trips were a great selection and hit the mark for what we wanted to see. The itinerary that KimKim sends is very detailed and included all the links and information that we needed. Great trip, we are definitely using KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel des Artistes

Lyon

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

Authenticity & Character

Old-world character.

Location

Centrally located. easily walkable around town.

Staff

Helpful with translating a dinner recommendations. .

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable bed. Room was a sufficient size. Updated electric outlets and lighting.

Hotel Regina Avignon

Avignon

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

Authenticity & Character

Rooms with a lot of character but on the small side.

Location

A short walk to historic attractions.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean.

Activity Reviews

Avignon Private Guided Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide

Avignon

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

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Full Day Exploration of St Remy and Arles

Avignon

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.

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Private Annecy Day Trip

Lyon

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.

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Old Town Food Walk

Lyon

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.

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Afternoon Saint-Rémy, Les Baux & Pont du Gard Experience

Avignon

Loved seeing the smaller towns and small alley streets.

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Alexia really knocked it out of the park! Truly an amazing experience from start to finish. The travel was immaculately coordinated, the daily adventures planned were exciting, and the hotels were fit for royalty! An unforgettable and unique experience in France, perfectly tailored to our dreams. We will absolutely be booking through KimKim again!

It was a great trip to wine country and Paris. Our guide, Alexia, was fantastic; very responsive, attentive, and available thoughout planning and the visit. We both learned a bit about what works for me and my partner. Every single guide we encountered was as good as you could hope for. The baking classes were perfect and we learned a great deal. I’m looking forward to planning a Spain/Portugal trip with Alexia next summer.

Our trip was wonderful. As the person who is normally in charge of booking EVERYTHING for a family vacation, I was nervous trusting those details to someone else- but everything was wonderful and Amandine was extremely helpful.

The vintage car tour through Paris was so much fun- we loved riding around all of the small streets and learning about the beautiful city. We were also the subject of many vacation photos!

Sebastien, our tour guide at the Louvre was FANTASTIC. He was so good with our daughter- engaging, funny, kind and knowledgable. Even though the museum was SO busy that day, Seb navigated us through like a true pro.

We had a wonderful time with Mai at our croissant baking class. My daughter loved learning how to make all of the delicious treats, and was so excited to try them hot out of the oven when we were done.

Having cars arranged for us to travel between locations was SO helpful- as this was the part I was most worried about accomplishing with my family!

Overall, Kimkim made my first vacation to Europe with my daughter so much easier and we will definitely be back next time we're planning a big trip!

Hotel Review

Aparthotel Adagio Paris Montmartre

Paris

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!

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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!

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Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Paris and secret Montmartre in a Citroën 2CV

Paris

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.

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Louvre Treasure Hunt (kids or teens tour)

Paris

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!

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Sebastien our guide was wonderful!!

Little Bakers of Paris: Kids’ Baguette & Croissant Workshop

Paris

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.

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Mai was wonderful! We loved getting to work with her and spending time getting to know her a bit!

Private Transfer from Paris hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

France

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

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Palace of Versailles Half day trip (Skip the line, audioguided & gardens) by minivan from Paris

Paris

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.

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Lucie listened to us and our priorities for the trip. She then gave us choices of activities and itineraries. The final itinerary matched and even exceeded our expectations. We participated in some tours and activities that we would never have thought of doing. During the trip, Audrey was available to us via WhatApp when we had any questions or concerns. She always replied promptly.

Hotel Reviews

Résidence Des Arts

Paris

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.

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Close to everything that's important

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Maison Dauphine Appartment & Art Gallery

AIX-EN-PROVENCE

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.

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La Bastide De Tourtour & Spa Hôtel

Tourtour

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.

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Le Clos du Petit Jesus

Cassis

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.

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Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Visit of the Eiffel Tower with Access to the Summit (Entrance Tickets included)

Paris

It was just OK

Full-day excursion from Paris of D-day beaches - U.S. sector

Paris

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.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Gas up the van earlier and often.

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Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris

Loved all the different food we tasted.

Quality of Experience

All the food was incredible, especially the cheese.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable

Provençal Market Visit & Cooking Workshop

Aix-en-Provence

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.

Seine River Dinner Cruise

Paris

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.

Private Notre-Dame Visit

Paris

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.

Due to a health issue, I was unable to travel through the French Riviera, which was a disappointment, to say the least. There was the added factor that I chose not to purchase trip insurance, so my two sons had the good fortune to enjoy the south of France in my place.

While planning with Liz, I was clear that I did want to visit the tourist spots, and she was so helpful in accommodating my wishes. My questions or concerns always received an immediate response. My two sons raved about the hotel, which was centrally located in Nice. Apparently, the pre-arranged tours that Liz had recommended were fabulous, but there was also time for self-exploration; the tour guides were warm and knowledgeable; transportation (including to/from the airport) was comfortable and easy (as it had been arranged for me--a woman of certain years with a very difficult knee), and the overall experience was magical.

I am sorry that I was unable to travel through the French Riviera, but there was a joy in seeing it through the eyes of my two sons. Kimkim did a fantastic job, and I would highly recommend Liz and Diliana.

Kateryna is amazing to work with! She is responsive, professional, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. This is my second trip with Kateryna making dreams become reality.
Thanks Kate, for everything!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Passy Eiffel

Paris

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Le Jas de Gordes

Gordes

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.

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Windsor Hotel

Nice

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Gardette Park Hotel

Paris

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Activity Reviews

Disneyland Paris: 2- Day , 2 Parks Entrance Tickets with Premier Access Pass

France

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Moulin Rouge Evening Performance

Paris

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Evening Eiffel Tower Tour

Paris

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Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Paris

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The arrangements by Audrey were excellent. She was also very prompt with all communciations. All transfers and tours were well organized, except for a slight hiccup on the transfer from our Strasbourg hotel to the train station when the driver was a few min late due to a last-minute change by the company.
The tour guides were all knowledgeable and friendly.
Hotels: The reason for the 4-star rating for Audrey is the hotels. In general, we felt that the hotels did not merit the cost of the trip. We had requested 4-star hotels but except for the Hotel de Seze in Bordeaux, we would consider the other three hotels 3-star, even if technically designated 4-stars. In 2 instances we had to carry luggage up the stairs either to reach the elevator or to reach the room from the elevator. In general, the rooms were somewhat cramped for 2 people. In Amboise, the room was very hot and the hotel was unable to provide fans, saying that they were all in use, and so we did not have one available for even one of the 3 nights we were there.
On the plus side, the staff at all hotels were friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffets were plentiful. All hotels were well located.
Overall, the trip was very enjoyable and stress free. We appreciated the smoothness of the experience

I'd do it again!!! And again!!! When it comes to trip planning, you guys shine and Caroline is the star. From the time my wife starting to plan this trip and with the help of our other travel partner, Kim Kim gave us options in so many ways. What's a comfortable cost for lodging, what type of day trips, how filled do you want your days and so on. Caroline was always very timely with her responses to our questions, very thorough with her explanation of things and was ready to help!! There is always going to be some things that don't smoothly click, but the whole team at KimKim helped with whatever problems that might came up. The app makes it so incredibly easy to work your vacation; locations, tickets downloaded, transfers, meet up locations, all right in your hand....super easy!!! We look to do some travel next Spring, KimKim will be the first place we go.

We had a great 5 days of wine tasting and hiking, first in Vaison la Romaine and the last two days in Chateau Neuf du Pape. Almandine did a great job of picking our two hotels, Le Beffroi in Vaison, and La Mere Germanine in Chatauneuf du Pape. Both were excellent hotels and situated within walking distance to wineries. In Vaison, we had an "in the Dark" wine tasting at the Chene Bleu Estate, as arranged by Almandine. This was a high point of our trip-- a very sensual experience which allowed us to appreciate all the sensory qualities of wine-- more than just taste! We then had two days on our own to explore the ancient village of Vaison and then Almandine arranged our transport to Chateauneuf du Pape. While there we visited a winery suggested by Alandine, the Nerthe Estate. On the second day, she suggested a hike along the Rhone River, which included a tasting at Chateau de la Gardine. This was also a great tasting. Following this Almandine arranged our transport to the airport. All in all a great trip and highly recommended.

Hotel Reviews

Le Beffroi

Vaison la Romaine

Good location in the ancient city of Vaison

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Walking to wineries

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La Mère Germaine

CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE

Good location

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Close to everthing

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Activity Review

Visit of Chateauneuf du Pape - Nerthe Estate Tasting

France

Good wines and the winery tour was excellent

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

They were on time and took us where we needed to go.

Our trip booked and organized by Amandine was wonderful. We suggested a general itinerary and Amandine took it from there. We reviewed her suggestions for hotels -- both excellent mid-priced venues, and she suggested a few winery visits and other tour opportunities. Best of all she arranged transport from the train to the hotels, then from hotels to airport at the end of the trip. She was easy to work with and responsive to ideas for walking tours and open days.

If I could do 4.9 I would . I had an excellent experience with KimKim and Liz. Let me preface that I’ve never used a Travel Advisor so I didn’t know what to expect or how to go about it. I’ve also never been to Europe so was going in totally blind by what to do / where to stay, etc. we nailed down our stay and tours. After changing my mind about the hotel, I was informed that it was non refundable so we couldn’t switch it . So this would be my only complaint is knowing it was non refundable before booking . Like I said, my first time doing this, so maybe it’s known that the hotels there are non refundable, I just didn’t know. Regardless it ended up being a wonderful trip! The location was wonderful, the hotel itself not as clean or updated as we would have liked but the kimkim staff reached out to hotel and they cleaned extra and left a nice note in our room with a bar of Parisian chocolate. Very kind.
The tours Liz booked were amazing! They were all just me and my husband so we felt like we really got the experience of the landmarks, we did the Louvre, Normandy, Versailles, a local food tour with small tastings of pastries , chocolates and local cuisine ( maybe my favorite tour 😋) we also were able to go right in the places with a guide, even though lines were long! That was a nice touch! When we wanted to cancel a tour, because we Just wanted a free afternoon to stroll the streets, kimkim was able to cancel for us. Overall , a wonderful trip for my first time in Paris! I hope to go back again!

Hotel Review

Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris

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Close to places we wanted to see and very friendly area and easy to navigate!

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Update and fix broken things . Clean things a little more

Activity Reviews

Marais Pastry & Chocolate Tasting Experience

Paris

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Montmartre Local Food Walk

Paris

Coming from someone who isnt really a foodie, this was probably one of my favorite tours! Learning about the French food, how it is sourced and grown was so eye opening! Especially coming from America, where it is all processed for it to be shipped out quickly and made with all kinds of ingredients that really are not for the good of our population. Not only is the food good it is about enjoying the food and each other as you sit down for a meal. Nothing is quick and at your fingertips, hence the reason for the freshness of it all! Our Guide, was so knowledgable, friendly and made everything seamless. we tried chocolates, croissants, and es cargot at the end.

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Paris to Normandy: Remembering D-Day

Paris

Wonderful full day of learning all about the Beaches of Normandy. This has been on my list for a long time! My Grandfather was there and learning more of his experience was very moving . Our Guide Carlyle was wonderful and very knowledgeable . We were able to go inside bunkers , the museum was so enlightening!

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Uncovered Paris’ Treasures on a Private Tuk-Tuk Experience

Paris

Even though it rained our driver was able to cover the sides so we didn’t get wet. Our guide Adriana was so sweet. She led us around so many places that we probably would never see in foot. She would stop at locations to let us take photos. She was very knowledgeable and helpful with any local questions we had. We had a really fun morning and a great way to start our trip!

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Private Louvre Museum Visit

Paris

This was our last big tour. We knew it could be overwhelming to see but having Felix walk us around to some of the major exhibits made it all the more memorable. We didn’t get overwhelmed and each exhibit he gave us the whole story and background and very knowledgeable about them! He led us to places that weren’t as crowded , which we really appreciated and once again able to walk right in without waiting in line, expect to check bags, which was very quick. I am not even a museum person but having a private guide and being engaged with us was fantastic!! Highly recommend the way to see the Louvre! Also should watch the DaVinci Code before going !

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Pauline did a wonderful job putting together an itinerary for my 50th birthday girls trip to France. I provided a general overview of what we wanted to do and she came back with an itinerary that included accommodations we were happy with and a few tours/activities we were pleasantly surprised with, particularly the private panoramic tour of a quaint Champagne village while viewing the beautiful vineyard landscapes.

Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric Reims

Reims

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Chouchou Hôtel

Paris

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Activity Reviews

Private transfer from the railway station to the city center (hotel)

France

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Panoramic tour with a local guide

Reims

We loved this tour. I don’t think we paid attention that we would be going through a vineyard and were pleasantly surprised. The views were amazing!

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The Art of Pairing Cheese & Wine

Paris

Loved this, the presenter was very knowledgeable, enjoyed meeting other travelers, the wine and cheese quantities were perfect.

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Eiffel Tower Stair Climb to Level 2 + Elevator to the Top - Guided tour

Paris

Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly!

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Night Cruise on the Seine with Music & aperitif (With drinks included - 1 glass of Wine)

Paris

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Guided visit and tasting at Mumm

Reims

Excellent tour, guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

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Kimkim made our girls’ trip to Paris absolutely seamless! The team was incredibly responsive, attentive, and always quick to help. Their exceptional service made our trip truly special. We highly recommend Kimkim and would absolutely use them again!

The experiences you booked for us were all well handled and enjoyable. The guide we had for Notre Dame was very good. My personal best was the visit to the Gaume cave. It was a small group and we climbed rock steps up to the entrance. The man who guided us took lots of time to show us things and to really explain all the images we were seeing. It was meaningful to me to know we were seeing the real drawings and to reflect on how old they were!

Hotel Reviews

Les Hauts de Loire

Onzain

We were unaware when we arrived that there were no openings at the on site bistro for dinner. We had to go and plead with the staff at the bistro to find us a time to eat. The bistro is apparently not owned by the hotel. You should have your clients make a reservation ahead of time for their arrival evening. Also the hotel did not at first gave us reserved for their arrival evening even g gourmet dinner we had vouchers for and tried to tell us we did not have a reservation! Once we showed them the vouchers they seated us and the wait staff and meal were excellent. I believe it was confusing for them to have both room reservations just under Mr Blood’s name as when we checked out they did not have the Samuelson name anywhere which made it confusing. I would suggest if you are booking two rooms for separate couples that you do not put them both under one Jane.

Authenticity & Character

Older well maintained beautiful grounds

Location

Staff

One of the front desk staff who we believe was a manager was rude

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room furnishings could be modernized

Le Square Louvois 4*

Paris

Staff was wonderful especially the woman who ran the breakfast room. The entire staff was helpful and friendly.

Authenticity & Character

Location

I wish the hotel was in a more centrally located area to where we wanted to tour. Had to uber a lot. Nothing right around the hotel to visit.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hôtel & Spa Les Glycines

Les Eyzies

The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel was lovely and the history of the building was interesting. Bistro was good. Our gourmet dinner was good too. Location was walkable to more of the town and the river. Did not use the spa.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walkable to town and across the road from the river.

Activity Reviews

Visit Font-de-Gaume cave (Entrance Tickets Included)

France

Already described this in earlier part of this review. Liked it better than the other two cave experiences

Visit of Milandes Castle (Entrance Tickets Included)

France

Interesting to learn more about Josephine Baker’s life

Dinner at Les Hauts de Loire Gastronomic Restaurant

Blois

The sommelier and our waiter were delightful! Helped make the evening a success. Food was good as were wine pairings. Hit off to a bad start when the hotel did not have us on their reservation list and then there was a question about whether we needed to pay! We were able to straighten out but I do not think the management if the hotel was very good.