Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

In general, the trip was very pleasant and navigating to each location was fairly easy. I do think the day to day activities in Bordeaux could have been better, and I don't think I'd go to Sarlat again without a car. The hotel in Sarlat was pretty basic...I wish we would have stayed somewhere nicer and in town (but we were trying to budget). Bordeaux hotel experience was exceptional.

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Fernand B&B

Bordeaux

Wonderful hotel! Ahmed is the owner and he keeps his place clean, comfortable, and chic, with the most welcome personal touches. His communication is excellent and strives to be helpful in any way possible – from making restaurant reservations and booking taxis on our behalf. The hotel is also in a superb location. When we visit Bordeaux again, we'll choose this hotel 100%.

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Hotel Bon Encontre

Sarlat

Clean rooms/common area and very kind staff. But a bit too out the way from the town (12 minute downhill/uphill walk on dirt paths full of bugs) and the A/C isn't strong at all. We got so many bug bites!

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Hotel CitizenM CDG

Roissy

Blah - fine hotel if you have to spend the night before a flight...but the FOOD IS TERRIBLE. Honestly, if you have to spend the night before a flight, go to the Hilton.

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Easy to access terminals.

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Activity Reviews

E-bike wine tour of Saint-Emilion from Bordeaux

France

Our guide, Isabelle, was terrible. She spent no effort educating us on the wine/experience. She biked meters ahead of everyone, no effort to interact with the others. We also only spent 45 minutes in Saint-Emillion...I would have preferred to spend a whole day there, with a lunch at a restaurant. And then at the end of the trip the guide had the audacity to mention giving a good tip (FOR NOTHING!). I was infuriated. Oh, and the lunch we were given at a tiny chateaux was sandwich meat with a small salad and bread. Not what I was expecting given the location where we were...should have been more chic and we should have been able to have more wine to drink! We were only given scant pours for 'tasting'. I've been to better experiences in Burgundy.

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Beach and Wine full day tour from Bordeaux

France

Our guide, Khloe, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and actually cared to engage with the group. I do think the Sand Dune experience itself was very nice and unique, but it's a bit out of the way and could have been broken out as it's own experience vs. combined with the afternoon of wine tours. This would have given my husband and I time to explore Bordeaux city more.

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Private tour The Vezere Valley

France

Sandra and her husband, Francis, were wonderful. So knowledgeable, very kind, and engaging. We saw a lot and learned a lot.

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1/2 Day Cookery Course including lunch & wines in Dordogne

Sarlat

Incredibly fun! Good group, engaging instructor, yummy food. Would absolutely recommend.

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Vaseem was great. We particularly loved Sandrine (Louvre treasure hunt) and Regis (Normandy DDay beaches). Making macarons in Montmartre was lots of fun. Timed tickets were a good idea, but, given the time, I would have booked them myself. Eiffel Tower visit was chaotic, but I wouldn't attribute that to Vaseem. The Seine cruise wasn't worth the time and money spent.
Problematically, Kimkim doesn't break down the costs of each item, which doesn't allow users to decide if they want to spend money on each activity. But I can't fault Vaseem for anything. He was more than patient and accommodating.

I usually like to plan my own trips, but this time I just didn't have the extra time on hand to do the research. David helped us plan exactly the type of trip we were looking for in South France. I couldn't have done it better!

We had a wonderful trip to Paris, Avignon and Nice, thanks to Lucie. She was very responsive to our ideas and requests as we planned the trip and she was available if we had questions during the trip. She helped us schedule all the activities we wanted, including dinner at the Eiffel Tower, a sunset cruise on the Seine, and our favorite, a group cooking class in Avignon. We loved all the hotels, but we especially loved the hotel in Nice, which was just across the street from the Mediterranean Sea.

Audrey was awesome to work with! She was extremely responsive and helped us adapt plans when needed while in France. Maca’rong in Paris was a delicious experience. I strongly recommend for anyone looking for a baking experience especially if you have kids. We spent 2 amazing days with Manon in Normandy. I thought the kids (6 & 8) would not be very interested in the D-day tour. She explained things directly to them in a way they would understand and got them engaged. Both girls still talk about Manon and touring the bunkers is in both of their top 3 things they did in France. Our tour with Laurianne was cut short due to the riots in Marseille. However, we appreciated that instead of cancelling she took us to local shops and made sure we had food to eat before everything closed down. We wouldn’t have known what was going on if it wasn’t for her. Inés was very friendly and knowledgeable. She took us to multiple spots, a highlight being a local farmers market where we purchased delicious local goods. Maria was great, she took us to Monaco and made sure we were able to experience the changing of the guards. Overall, I was very pleased with our entire experience and look forward to planning another trip with KimKim.

We had a wonderful time traveling through France on a jam-packed itinerary. We are itching to do so again.

Some thoughts on our 7 night trip:
Day 1) The first day in Paris was great with a museum because we had some time to relax after the flight and get recuperated. We finished the evening with some local friends at a bar which was nice to catch up after many years apart.
Day 2) The walking tour of Montmarte was amazing. Our guide, Sonali, was really kind and helpful. We wished it was about an hour longer so we could see and sample a few of the best cafes but we spent some time afterwards sitting down with a cappuccino. We enjoyed the free time in the afternoon and night to explore and meet up with friends.
Day 3) The train was simple and went on without a hitch. We were lucky enough that our hotel was ready when we arrived an hour or so early. We loved having the afternoon to explore Aix-en-Provence and the hotel was in a great location that made it very easy for us.
Day 4) This was my favorite day in France. Gilles was an amazing guide and we had such a good time. Our cooking class ended up being about 7 hours. We toured two markets in Aix, plus got to stop at the fish monger, bakery, and butcher, where he showed us what to look for in all the specialty items. The wine tasting was also great, especially since we got to pick out the wine we shared during the meal. The cooking was amazing being in his home in the hills. Such an amazing experience and I would 100% recommend everyone do it. We were slightly full for dinner, but it worked out as we could eat a little less but still be fully satisfied.
Day 5) The train was good, if possible, I would book on the opposite side of where we sat so you have ocean views. Kind of tough since the train turns around after leaving Aix. Hotel was nice but we had to wait to check in, so we dropped off our bags and walked the city.
Day 6) The van tour was good to get out, but there were issues with communications between the company and Kim Kim. It was ultimately resolved so no big deal. The tour guide Alex was a bit mean to some of the people on the tour, and it was a little tense to start. The locations were great and we liked seeing the different areas nearby.
Day 7) Nothing too eventful. We were able to do an hour late checkout so we could go to the beach in the morning and freshen up for the afternoon.
Day 8) Another amazing walking tour with Faye. The food was really great! The wine was really great, and the small group made it really fun. Timing was a bit tight with our departing flights but everything worked out really well.

So things that weren't the best:
- Our driver in Paris, Thanusan, sent other drivers a few times with not super nice cars. It was kind of odd, especially on the last day.
- The van tour in Nice had a few hiccups, but turned out okay.
- My fault, but I would probably do a town other than Nice. We really enjoyed the city but it was a bit touristy for our taste (even if the tourists were mainly from Paris).

Overall, we had a great first time in France and learned a lot about what we should do in the future! Thanks Kim Kim team for helping set everything up and we can't wait to be back!

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel A la Villa des Artistes

Paris

It was a cute hotel and in a great location. The beds were uncomfortable but everything else was great.

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Hôtel Rotonde

Aix-en-Provence

Great hotel with a good breakfast. Perfect location for Aix. Beware that the A/C sometimes doesn't work.

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This is not really what I would consider an authentic French hotel in my opinion.

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5 minutes from the main square, but in a quiet location.

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La Villa Nice Victor Hugo

Nice

Really great location, 5 minute from the beach, 10 from Old Town. Free beach towels. Good A/C and dehumidifier in the room.

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Jardins d'Eiffel 3*

Paris

This was a great little hotel. The location is quiet, although we would have liked more things to do in the neighborhood.

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Comfy beds!

Activity Reviews

Full-day excursion to Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Nice

It was great to go to the other towns, we enjoyed being able to get out and explore. The guide, Alex, was a little bit cranky and it made for some awkward engagements, especially at the beginning of the tour.

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Provençal Market visit and Cooking Class in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence

This was our favorite experience and we 100% recommend it for everybody. It is about 6-7 hours long. Includes visits to the markets and local shops to pick up fresh food and ingredients. Then a visit to the winery for a tasting and purchasing a few bottles for the lunch. Finally you travel to the chef's home and cook for 2 hours and finally get to eat and drink wine with your new friends. Gilles is an amazing host and so friendly, we will be back.

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Cheese and wine tour in Le Marais

Paris

Our guide, Faye, was fantastic. The shops we visited were some of our favorites in Paris. The Boulangerie was amazing and we are still dreaming of the baugettes. The wine shop and tasting was the best part, and we had a lot of fun with our new friends and eating the cheese and charcuterie while sipping on French wines. A perfect way to end the trip.

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I won’t travel any other way. Lise spoiled us for future trips! Everything was perfect. Our guides were exceptional: Alex (food tour), Marten (Montemarte) and Raphaelle (Louvre and Versailles) were memorable and personable. I had been to Paris before and didn’t love it. THIS trip made all the difference. Now I see how people fall in love with this city! Take all my money! Book your trip with Lise. She is outstanding.

Audrey was amazing in keeping up with all our trip activities. Always responding right away when we had questions. She was amazing using her resources and other colleagues like Lucie when our driver forgot to pick us up and we missed our train. Made a stressful morning into and nice day.

All the hotels were well located to the activities that we had planned.

Second but not last experience with Kimkim

Activity Reviews

Dinner at the Ciel de Paris restaurant

Paris

Dinner and service was wonderful. The view was breathtaking

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Food

Everything lol

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All our guides and drivers were amazing. The two that stand out most was the young lady in Aix en Provence for our vineyard tours. She was very informative and very easy to talk to. Michael in Monaco was also very friend and funny. Very informative and a great driver

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Overall was excellent except for the one who didn’t show up to take us to the train station and we missed our train.

Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris

Our guide was very informative and enthusiastic about the tour.

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Wine Tour in Cézanne Countryside

Aix-en-Provence

Was very delicious

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She was amazing and informative

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Half-day Lavender tour - Morning

Aix-en-Provence

Everything and more Loved the private farm. We felt like the fields were just for us

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He was very informative and really knew his way around the crowds

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Sunset cruise

France

Was very relaxing

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Full-day tour of Monaco, Eze and La Turbie

France

Was amazing and beautiful

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Michael was funny and very informative. Great driver on those winding roads

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There are so many good things to say about Simon and the trip he planned for us. Let me start with our initial plan. He created so many fun and interesting things for us. Some weren't quite for our family so Simon was responsive to help choose different activities that were a prefect fit. Once we had everything all in place it turned out that we couldn't get the dates we had planned for. Within a few hours Simon had rebooked everything on our new dates. I can't imaging doing this myself, this alone was worth it.
Simon sent us our detailed itinerary a week before the trip so we could be comfortable in planning our timing, moving around the country.
When we landed in France we were greeted by a beautiful Limo that took us straight to the hotel. The Hotel in Paris was an apartment and nicely located for us to get around the city by Metro. The accommodations were clean and the breakfast each morning was very nice. We made good use of the coffee machine. We explored the city and loved our river cruise of the Seine at night. We also took the opportunity to climb the Eiffel Tower. After a long night of travel we found the cruise to be a perfect way to start the trip.
On day two we all loved the ride out to the palace of Versaille. The kids loved exploring the rooms and the gardens. When we returned to the city we explored the Jardins du Luxembourg on Simon's recommendation. It was perfect.
On day three we did a treasure hunt of the Louvre with the kids. We got to see all the important parts of the museum and the kids loved learning and seeing all the beauty of the museum.
Our next day took us by train to Marseille. Our first impression was a little off, but this was in large part due to the protests that were going on. However the hotel was in a great location and allowed us to get where we needed to go easily. After a good sleep we woke up to a new town. The streets had been cleaned and the energy was much better. Here again Simon was an excellent communicator for our trip. We had planned a morning cruise out to the Calanque national park, but the wind and the sea prevented us from going. Simon gave us plenty of notice and cancelled the excursion and provided a full refund very quickly. In the afternoon we did the e-bike tour of Marseille. The kids claimed this was the highlight of our whole trip. The views were spectacular, the exercise was fun and I highly recommend this as a way to connect with the city. Thanks to Simon notifying us that we couldn't sail in the morning. We were able to book a dinner cruise of the harbour and sea for the evening when the seas had calmed. This also was a highlight.
Then we were off to Nice. The train ride was smooth and easy. We checked in to another centrally located hotel that was cozy and again served a nice breakfast. We went and did some shopping and spent the afternoon splashing in the sea.
On our final full day we took a very lovely ride into Monaco. Our guide was very informative and it was a beautiful city. Definitely worth seeing. And of course getting to do a lap of the course of the Monaco Grand Prix was fun for everyone.
Upon returning to Nice we had more time to play in the Sea.
On our final day our limo to the airport was right on time and delivered us to the airport for a safe flight home.
Our family was so impressed by Simon and our kimkim experience. We had amazing things to do everyday and Simon created the trip of a lifetime for us. We are grateful!!

Hotel Reviews

Citadines Bastille Marais Paris

Paris

The apartments were clean. The breakfast was very good. The location was close to several Metro lines allowing you to get around easily.

Authenticity & Character

It was a more modern feel.

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close to the Metro, easy to get around Paris

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Maison Saint Louis Vieux Port

Marseille

Rooms were small but that is to be expected. We had a decent view. Very warm in the rooms. The breakfast was good. The location was very close to the harbour.

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Hôtel Aria

Nice

A nice hotel. Rooms were clean with a nice washroom. The breakfast was very good.

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Easy to walk to the Sea

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Activity Reviews

Paris: Illuminations River Cruise

Paris

This was the perfect way to start our vacation. The cruise is beautiful at night showing off Paris at sunset. There is lots of room and the views are spectacular.

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The view of the city

Louvre Treasure Hunt (kids or teens tour)

Paris

This was the best way to see the Museum. Our guide, Marine, was knowledgeable and fun. She told wonderful and engaging stories that kept our kids interested and fascinated. My wife and I were able to enjoy the stories as well and we saw all the the best of the Louvre. We were by the lines and avoided the crowds. We all learned a lot.

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Knowledgeable, fun, and a great storyteller. We loved Marine!!

Marseille Fada Guided Ebike Tour

Marseille

The whole family said this was the highlight of our vacation. This is the only way to see a city. Our guide was knowledgeable and able to navigate the city with ease. The e-bike made it possible for us to cover a lot of ground. The view were spectacular and we were able to cover so much. They had a bike for my son and my daughter was just a little small but loved riding in the buggy behind me.

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Just the best way to see the city

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Fantastic

DU Half-day excursion to Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Eze & La Turbie

Nice

A visit to Monaco was well worth it. And we were pleasantly surprised to have the visit tot the village of Eze on the trip. It was quite the contrast of the old city of Eze and the activity and grandeur of Monaco. Our driver was very knowledgeable and was very good and navigating the busy streets. It was fun to do a lap of the Formula 1 course.

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

Paris

This was a beautiful look at history. The palace is immaculately maintained and it made you feel a part of the history of the culture and country. The gardens are so vast you could spend days there. We loved the hall of mirrors and the artwork is truly a site to see.

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Julien organised our Tour du Mont Blanc trip for us with no drama, and it was great to have all the planning sorted, as well as the app/guidebook and maps all available. The WhatsApp was also really helpful for live support when needed.

Mark was great on the first 2 days of private tour.

The first driver on pick up was late but our flight was also late so maybe not his fault. Also not too personable but also maybe not his fault due to flight being late so maybe he's in hurry.

The cooking class was great.

Also the train stop and transfer was a bit tight for novice train riders like us. 10 minute window was stressful but we made it.

Rest of transfers and tours were great. Everything very smooth.

Our family decided to take a trip together: my husband and myself, 2 sons and significant others. We spun our wheels trying to make decisions about where to go, where to stay and what to do and who would drive. Fortunately we ended up on kimkim.com and within 24 hours had a full itinerary planned. We went back and forth a few times with Audrey until we had a plan that covered all our wishes. She helped us out a few times during the trip as well with some minor things. Rather than rent a car, we hired drivers for travel between cities and for private tours. That was a great decision that saved us fights, parking, navigation, and as a bonus included a lot of local knowledge. We stayed in 5 hotels (****) in Nice, Cannes, Marseille, Arles and Avignon. Highlights of the trip included: Monaco & Eze, Roussillioin's Ochre hills which we hiked, the market in Arles on Saturday morning (the most authentic market we visited), St Paul de Vence, Grasses (interesting tour of the perfume factory and town), our boat cruise with Captain Renauld in Nice, olive oil factory & tasting at l'Angandau in Le Beau de Provence and swimming in the gorgeous waters in Cannes and Nice. All our drivers were great: Cathy, Arnaud, Thierry, Peggy. We kept in touch via WhatsApp when they would drop us off so we could do our thing and then they'd circle back to pick us up. Parking was challenging in most cities so we were very happy to not have to deal with that. I have since recommended kimkim to several friends. It saved us hours of work and certainly some arguments since the planning was done by the local pros! Will definitely use them again.

Hotel Review

Hotel de Cambis

Avignon

Great location in Avignon. It was recently renovated so nice and clean inside and modern. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room doesn't have a fridge but they provided one to us upon request. A nice breakfast was included with very good staff, and there was an additional modern lounge nearby where we could do some work. Wifi was good. The only challenge is there are some stairs that you have to get your luggage up. I'm sure the staff would help if required.

Authenticity & Character

New clean and modern inside...fresh smelling

Location

Within the walled city of Avignon. Easy to walk anywhere. Not noisy...windows blocked noise.

Staff

Breakfast staff and front desk staff all very nice and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Decent sized room with queen bed. Safe in closet. Received a mini fridge upon request.

Activity Review

Sunset cruise

France

Our flight to Nice was cancelled so this trip was delayed one day, but they were able to accommodate us with no problem. Captain Renauld was very fun, experienced, and knowledgeable about the area. We felt very confident with him. He took us to a cove where we were able to snorkel for a short time. The water was very fresh and he enticed some fish to us, with some food. Champagne was served. One of our group gets motion sick and he was considerate and helpful. It was a calm cruise for most of the time until he gave us a bit of a thrill ride with lots of splashing and soaking which added to our adventure. Highly recommended. A nice way to kick off your vacation upon arrival.

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This was the first time I used a company such as KimKim to help plan our holiday. - it will not be our last!! I had a family member use another agency for a trip to France (same region I travelled to) who suggested I look into it - I contacted her recommended agency and after a few correspondence and Zoom calls - I felt more confused and unheard.
I reached out to KimKim just so see what the experience was like... I was connected with Josee, who after a couple of correspondence, sent me suggestions and recommendations tailored exactly to what I shared with her.
Josee arrived private car service between hotels and train stations - this is a must! Her hotel suggestions were fantastic.
Highlights were our Segway tour in Nice, such a fun way to explore.
In Avignon, we lucked out with no one else on our tour for the morning - Josee had us with the company, A La Francaise Provence, the Highlights of Provence: Les Baux & Chateuxneuf du Pape tours. - the best day. In the quarry - Carrieres des Lumieres - unforgettable!!
Hotel in Avignon.. Hotel de l'Europe - unbelievable! gorgeous!
In Paris, at Josee's recommendation we had a guided wine and cheese tasting workshop - at La Ferme du Faubourg - on our own, we would never have booked this - it was one of the best things we have done!!!
While in France... I already started plotting my return trip next year with the help of Josee and KimKim.
A service highlight of KimKim was - initially I had shared a budget that I wanted to fall into - along the way.. my wishes got more and more grand.. and Josee always insured that we stayed within... delicately she kept on budget!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Villa Victoria

Nice

Very good location - courtyard is beautiful. Lovely to have breakfast in! Sadly the room was a little bit of a let down. Granted, size wise for Europe it was a good size! Bathroom was also very sizable. But the room itself was not comfortable. The location is very good - close to Old Town, train station and the waterfront! All walkable within 10 mins.

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Hôtel d’Europe

Avignon

Loved everything about this hotel. It was gorgeous. Room was inviting, comfortable and sizable! Our room had a small balcony overlooking the courtyard.

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La Maison Favart

Paris

After figuring out the Metro - this hotel is perfectly situated. Close enough to access everything by a short Metro ride. Room was small - smaller than expected for Paris. But beautifully decorated and fully of character. The small Wellness Centre in the basement is a gem!

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Activity Reviews

Tour of Nice on a Segway!

Nice

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Monaco, Eze and La Turbie Tour Private Tour

France

This was not our favorite - we changed the private tour to be Eze and Menton - this was prearranged with KimKim and the travel company. When we were driving to Eze the driver was talking about a perfume tour that EVERYBODY loves... so he dropped us off there - with many other large coach buses. He said he would wait for us and then we would go to Eze. We decided not to do the tour and when to carry on to find the driver. We looked for over 20 mins for him. When we located him - we started on our trek to Eze. With the tour we had tickets for the gardens at the top. - so our tour guide walked us directly up there - it was a step trek.... we walked around the gardens (while he waited for us) we then walked straight down. - we did not see Eze.. it was a mission to the top then to the bottom. When we arrived in Menton - the driver parked close to the old town area and said we had 10-12 mins... once my husband and I headed into the old town - we decided that we wanted to stay - and had the driver leave us there. We spent the afternoon strolling around and took the train home.

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Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience

Paris

This exceeded our expectations - it was a fabulous way to end our holiday. The food was delicious, wine even better... service was superb!

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A full day Tour in the Alpilles : Les Baux & Châteauneuf du Pape

France

My favorite day of the trip!!! Loved everything about it! Les Baux and Carrieres des Lumieres - unforgettable! In the afternoon we had the wine tour of Chateauneuf du Pape - we visited two wineries, both delicious wines.. but educational. The second winery was were we had a little wine class.. learnt so much!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had the same guide in the morning and afternoon - he was very very kind. Knowledgeable, attentive - excellent.

Transport

Audrey has changed the way I will plan trips for every. Audrey organized a trips for my extended family of 6. Each with different expectation, ages, etc. Miraculously within a few days working with us, she created an itinerary that pleased everyone! I couldn't even do that. Audrey saved us so much time and so many discussions. Audrey was patient and very knowledgeable about the area. She made us discover some of her secret destinations that only the locals would know. Once we confirmed the itinerary, Audrey made all the bookings and reservations. On top of that Audrey continued to inform us of the next event, transportation, etc during the trip. She handled changes, issues, etc as well.

I just cannot say enough good things about Audrey and KimKim.

Sarah was a fantastic planner as well as a support system for the trip. I have a "late" family. We are always running a bit behind as we are "stop and smell the roses" kinda of people. Sarah helped us make our appointments and keep all the vendors informed. That plus Jane helping us get new tickets for the train at the very last minute, were invaluable.

The trip was epic. We will DEFINITELY be using Kim Kim again.

Our itinerary is well planned thanks to Lis!
We enjoyed history , landscape, food and weather of Provence in our one week stay at Saint Remy. Our driver/guide Sophie is very pleasant and accommodating, her company is a plus in our trip. We will definitely recommend our friends to try Kimkim service.

Our trip in France was part of a larger trip throughout Europe. That said, our time in France, thanks to KimKim and our guide Manon was far beyond anything we could have expected. Manon got to understand what we were looking for in a trip and gave us that exact thing at the right pace for us to all have a wonderful time. I'm currently planning a trip to India using KimKim, because of the great experience I had last year in France

Our trip to France was better than possibly imaginable. We fell in love with the French culture and way of life, the way things are not rushed, and how everything is meant to be enjoyed. The food was amazing. The history was rich. The people were so nice. The times spent were priceless. Special thanks to Lise and her team, as they were always attentive, quick to respond, and planned everything perfectly.

Hotel Review

Boutique Hotel Cezanne

Aix-en-Provence

Absolutely beautiful with high quality accommodation and amenities.

Authenticity & Character

High quality local product amenities

Location

Central to Aux and easy to walk

Staff

24/7 staff available

Cleanliness & Comfort

The best place we stayed in France!

Activity Reviews

Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience

Paris

This river cruise was amazing. The food was so good, the drinks did not stop coming, and the views were gorgeous. We had a live singer and she was brilliant.

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Le Louvre Private Tour

Paris

Our guide was so knowledgeable and kind. She really took what we wanted to see into consideration and was amazing to have.

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Paris Macaron Baking Class

Paris

Fred was amazing. So fun and easy to work with. I would recommend him to anyone! @fredandbreakfast

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Easy to reach by metro

We enjoyed the hotel and boat ride in Marseille. It was nice for everything to be walking distance. We also loved staying in Moustiers St Marie and the activities near there. Le Jas du Colombier was perfect to walk to town and hang out by the pool. The canyineering with Armand from the Verdoniers was epic. Our kids loved that so much. The kayaking with Christophe of Aquattitude was also a favorite. The horseback riding was a bit of a long and hot day for beginners. Same with biking, it was really hot and a bit challenging for the kids. We appreciated seeing the region from all these vantage points. It is really important for you to share any necessary info to be prepared ahead of time, since we are not in direct contact with the guide.

Hotel Reviews

Maison Saint Louis Vieux Port

Marseille

Great location in the middle of the city. Clean and comfortable. Convenient to everything.

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Architecture

Location

Walkable

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Le Jas du Colombier

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

We had a huge house to ourselves. Very well equipped to cook and wash clothes. We loved the salt water pool at the end of a long hot day. The views are amazing and we enjoyed eating meals outside. It is really more of a house rental, not a hotel. This should be more clear for setting expectations.

Authenticity & Character

A but cluttered with their personal items but we really enjoyed our stay.

Location

Walkable to village center

Staff

Jeanine is very welcoming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable beds

Activity Reviews

Half-Day morning Cruise to Calanques National Park - small group

Marseille

Fun ride and swim, but captain was not not sharing a lot of info.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

More friendly and sharing info

Transport

We walked there

A day in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Tons to see and do. Truly a gorgeous village. The hike to the church at the top earns you ice cream.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Canyoneering in the Verdon Gorges

France

A big hit with our entire family.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Armand was so friendly and able to adapt to each persons ability.

Transport

Horse riding in the Gorges, full-day

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

A bit too long and not as scenic as expected. We were supposed to bring our own lunch, would have been better if provided because travelers don’t typically have packs for lunches.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-day Canoë kayak Excursion in the lower Verdon canyon

France

Gorgeous view of the canyon and great explanations.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Christophe from Aquattitude was phenomenal.

Transport

Mountain-biking around the lake

France

A bit long and challenging for our kids. We enjoyed the picnic at the lake and biking through the region.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Everything was great. We loved the tours we went on, all the people who were the guides were so personable and knowledgeable! We did not love one of our hotels and let Audrey know and she was able to find us another much better accommodation. Audrey was very responsive when we had questions. We were disappointed one day when their was a National protest and we did get to see Versailles or use our tickets up to the Eiffel Tour. We were able to book a few other things however.