Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

Audrey created an outstanding itinerary for our trip to France, covering Paris, Marseille, Nice, and a wonderful day trip to Monaco. She took the time to truly understand our preferences and crafted a plan that exceeded our expectations. We were extremely pleased with every aspect of the trip—the duration was ideal, and the hotels were perfectly located, making it easy for us to explore the city centers on foot.

Audrey also suggested destinations we hadn’t originally considered, such as Monaco, Eze, and Monte Carlo, and included them as a day trip, which turned out to be one of the highlights of our vacation. The visit to the Luberon Villages was just the right length and absolutely delightful.

Overall, our experience was five stars. I highly recommend Kim Kim and Audrey to anyone planning a trip to France!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel de la Fontaine

Nice

Nice location and clean

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Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port

Marseille

This hotel was very old. It served us the purpose but staff can be a little friendly.

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Hôtel Queen Mary

Paris

Excellent location and clean!

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Activity Reviews

Day excursion to Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze

Nice

Too good and perect day outing.

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Luberon markets and villages

Marseille

Excellent! Not to miss this day trip!

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Visit of the Eiffel Tower with access to the summit

Paris

It was a 9 PM ticket and perfect for a greta night view of the city.

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The pleasures of Provence are legendary, and the Kimkim team was instrumental in helping us to delight in them. Our guides were interesting people in their own right, affable, informed, humorous, efficient and invariably reliable. I’m quite old and I have my share of infirmities—but the guides, Adie and Greg, were alert to these and truly helpful in accommodating my needs. To Lucie we owe the wonderful idea of cooking a meal in a chef’s kitchen, for me the high point of the trip, including as it did a trip to the market for the ingredients of our meal. (Special praise is due to the chef, who said, after our trip to the market, “For this afternoon, my kitchen is your home.”) Lucie also accommodated us when we needed to make changes in our arrangements and was, from the first, always accessible. The drivers from and to the airport in Nice were on time and very helpful, though there was some confusion about the dropoff in Nice, which I attribute to the hotel. I couldn’t have made this trip without the Kimkim team.

Hotel Review

Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix-en-Provence Centre – MGallery

Aix-en-Provence

Entirely comfortable and adequate, though the open shower was a bit hard to manage. Breakfasts were quite ample and quite good.

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Location

A bit distant from the center of activity in Aix, but not a problem for a good walker.

Staff

Very pleasant and helpful, but could do better in helping us to change large Euros

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean, beds very comfortable, shower a bit hard to manage

Activity Reviews

Private Provençale Cooking Class & Lunch

Aix-en-Provence

I have commented on this in my written review. It was, for me, the high point of the trip, and Emma, the chef, was wonderful: I’ll never forget her welcome to her kitchen and the pleasure of shopping for, cooking and eating a meal with her.

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Guided Tour of the Bastide du Jas de Bouffan

Aix-en-Provence

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ignore—we had no Kimkim driver or fuide for this event

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ignore—we furnished our own transport

All five stars… except the following which we submit to help both KimKim and your future customers:
Transfer from airport to hotel was perfect. Hotel wonderful, quirky and close to the train station. Tell your customers to learn the train early to avoid pricy taxis.
While waiting for the hotel to be ready, we walked to the Big Bus and did a two hour lap around Paris. Excellent. But the hotel was not ready for us so we sat way too long. If I hadn’t been a bit pushy we might still be waiting! Finally we got a room at past three PM. They promised us noon!
Louvre and Notre Dame in one day was too much. Guide Ed was absolutely fantastic. Use him as often as you can.
Trip to Versailles was ok. We have seen palaces before and this one was similar. However the guide had too many people and she was often talking French to other people so our ear pieces were confusing. Back to Paris for a brief moment before dinner at Eiffel’s place. Fantastic. But you could suggest customers not flash the pink ticket to get off the elevator at the first stop and go to two for free for a couple of minutes. Then back to one for first rate dinner and view.
Transfers from hotel to train and from train to new hotel went well.
Hotel in Arramoush (sp) beautiful and we thank you for adding the breakfast. Both excursion trips were good and the free day on Sunday was a welcome break but a great day. Transfer to ferry went well and the driver helped us to the check in area. He received our last 5 Euro note!
We arrived in England broke! But found our hotel and an ATM.
I forgot to comment on Champagne; great tour. Great guide.
D-Day tour was great. But arrival time for lunch was so late, all restaurants were closed/soldout.
Mount St Michael has over 300 stairs and we are both still sore! Guide, Lou, was very good and interesting (and a cutie).
Thanks, Liz. We appreciate everything you did.
When in Southampton, or anywhere probably, don’t use MOXY by Marriott. Room smaller than a cruise cabin. No shelves, storage, phone, safe. Also no A/C!

Hotel Reviews

Les Villas d'Arromanches

Arromanches-les-Bains

We thought the commute to the meeting place in Bayaux was inconvenient but we are so lucky to have stayed in Arromanches. The hotel was fantastic. The breakfast excellent (except the day we checked out very early). Having a Sunday without plans worked out well. The 360 movie at the far end of town was excellent and tied together all of the D-Day sites we visited. Big lunches and light dinner was the plan most days.

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Hotel OFF Paris Seine 4*

Paris

Fantastic views. Waving to the dinner boats as they went by was fun. Slightly disappointed that they didn’t have our room ready. At 9:30 they promised noon and even advised that the previous guests had already checked out. We napped by the pool and finally were invited to our room at 3:15 PM. Extremely long day as we flew overnight and were in France at 6 AM. Excellent breakfast three days but missed one day because our Champagne tour started early.

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Activity Reviews

Mont-Saint-Michel Day Trip

Bayeux

Long drive but interesting. (We all slept on the return trip!) Lou was a great guide. She told us good stories and lied to us about just how many more steps! Note; this is hard on 71 year old people with aches and pains already.

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Lou was a cutie!

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Omaha & Utah Beach War History Day Trip

Bayeux

This is why we came! Guide was extremely good. Great stories. Enough time at each stop. We cried at the cemetery. And prayed at the chapel. Guide took special interest in helping us find anything to do with the USS Nevada. We located a plaque at Utah Beach saying the ship was 5.6 miles off shore. Great history. The last stop at a church that was used by the medics was a great story/coincidence. One problem was our lunch break was very late and none of the restaurants could seat us. Terrible “club sandwich” was thick stale bread and thin slices of dry ham/cheese.

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Champagne Region Day Trip with Tastings

Paris

Long taxi to the meeting play. But the restaurant was open for breakfast. Scope out the others in the group because we split into two groups for the rest of the day. Small winery was absolutely fantastic. Informative and very good quality Champagne. Visit to Reims Notre Dame was good. Big winery was a bit overwhelming. Quick stop at Dom P’s grave was interesting and a scenic stop later on was nice. Very good lunch somewhere. Donna may have pictures to help identify.

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Wish bus had a toilet.

Eiffel Tower Madame Brasserie Dinner

Paris

Dinner of a lifetime. Note that the ground floor meeting place looks closed until check in time when the blinds rise. Be in that line. Then go up and don’t get off at the first stop. Have a quick look at the second stop and come back down for the dinner reservation. Window view is well worth it.

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Versailles Essentials – Half-Day Tour

Paris

No rest room at the meeting point. Then long bus ride with many groups. Our guide was talking non stop to others as well as us. The free time in the gardens was good.

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Private Notre-Dame & Sainte-Chapelle Visit

Paris

Long line at Saints-Chapelle so we skipped it. Long line at Notre Dame but worth it. Again Ed’s knowledge was great. Ed also found us a lovely restaurant for lunch in between and came back to pick us up prior to Notre Dame.

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Private Louvre Museum Visit

Paris

Pricy taxi but once we found Ed, all was excellent. His guidance through the ancient Egyptian displays was top notch. He made sure we saw the “big three”. Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, and a horse with an angel on it.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ed is attentive to our needs and pace.

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Learn the train!

Free Day in Paris

Paris

Big Bus on our own. Pretty good way to see everything in order to plan the rest of the stay.

Lucie and Slimane from Kim Kim planned a fantastic trip for our family to Aix-En-Provence. The companies that they connected us to were all top-notch. The guides from A la Francais couldn't have been better. We spent 4 days with Adrien and 1 day with Greg. They were passionate about the experiences they provided to us, were well versed in history and regional information and were kind and accommodating throughout.

Our cooking class with Emmy who runs La Cuisine De Leki was magical. Her intent is not to have a technical cooking class, but to let you experience what it's like to be invited to a French home for a home cooked meal with friends or family, and she certainly succeeded.

Lucie and Slimane made this happen over months of planning with my Mom, with frequent changes and updates, but their patience and knowledge certainly turned this into a memorable trip.

The trip was great. Justine set up every step of the way. We started with a list of sites we wanted to see in Italy and France and a time frame for the trip. She took it from there.
We nicknamed the trip "Trains, planes and automobiles". She booked every step of the way. The hotel rooms were all 1st class and in "safe" areas. The chauffer transfers were on time and more than just a ride. One example was the transfer from our hotel in Paris to the train station. The driver picked us up on time, loaded our luggage and drove us to the train station. When we arrived, she grabbed our luggage and walked us into the train station to our train platform. This was above and beyond.
Our guided tours in Italy and France were personal guided tours. Not a group of 20 or 30 people with headsets trying to follow a wandering guide. By personal, I mean we were the only people on the tour with the guide. Very personal and informative. We had a one-on-one informative tour on all of the tours.
The train travel was all booked as first class and the car rentals were top of the line vehicles. We were given clear instructions on where to pick up and where to drop off the rentals.
We were able to enjoy a personalized tour of each of the sites we had chosen and did not have to worry about the travel or overnight details.
We would highly recommend KimKim and Justine for an enjoyable, personalized, and carefree vacation.

Both guides were terrific.

Fantastic trip plan put together by Liz and her team, we enjoyed all of the tours! We made some incredible memories, met some nice people and had some delicious food.

Justine was an amazing resource for our family of 4 first international trip to France. She thoughtfully planned a trip catered to our wants and wishes, not just a packaged itinerary. Overall our days were seamless and well thought out. Activities, sight seeing, food, culture and relaxation…she helped us balance them all! I would suggest Kim Kim to others and plan to use them again myself in the future.

Hotel Reviews

La Bastide de Moustiers

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

There are no words, and certainly 5 stars is not even enough. I could have spent my entire vacation here. Spanish, provential, mountain retreat. We spent just a few days exploring the nearby Verdon Gorge. Despite all its natural beauty the kids would still ask if we could just go back to our amazing hotel room! Space for everyone and beautiful private serene grounds to recharge and relax in.

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Royal Garden Champs Elysées Paris

Paris

Great home base in Paris. Central location for walking to many sights as well as great food nearby. Excellent petit dejuener on site too. Family apartment provided all the amenities to make it a home away from home; fridge, microwave, tea kettle, coffee, daily water, balcony, and dining table.

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Activity Reviews

Rock climbing initiation (2 hours)

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Top favorite activity for both our kids ages 8 and 15. They had climbed very few times, my husband and I never before. But it was catered amazingly well for everyone’s level of climbing. Great day, great view, GREAT guide Christine! Views of gorge are beautiful. Started out very cool in am (jacket!) but warms up when sun is on you climbing. Layers necessary.

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Visit the Catacombs of Paris

Paris

My husband and 15 year old loved this tour. I am claustrophobic and would not have done well (they confirmed that!). FYI

A kayak trip in the Calanques (inlets)

France

One of our 2 5 star activities on our 12 day family trip to France. She’s 8, 15, mom and dad enjoyed 4 hours in the water. Kayaking, snorkeling, beach, caves. steady work paddling for many hours but the beauty was well work it.

Eze & Monaco with Oceanographic Museum Entry

Nice

Eze is AMAZING! True Provençal French town. So many great views, wonderful shops and casual dining. 2 hours is not nearly enough!! Needed more time here and less at the oceanographic museum.

Seine Cruise with Commentary

Paris

The cruise is nice, but we preferred many of our guided toured over this. Gives a good overview of the lay of parts of Paris. Line proved much shorter near lunch hour than the popular evening cruise with very long lines.

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Prior to our trip, we appreciated going over the itinerary with Liz, who had a lot of tips for maximizing our stay. She had ideas for nearly every activity.
The hotel location was excellent!
In country, the local guides were great. We met a new local every day, and each was so kind and tailored the activity to us.

Hotel Review

Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris

Excellent location, walkable to many museums and historic sites. It’s surrounded by great places to eat. Each room has a small kitchen, so there’s no on-site restaurant. There are complementary beverages and vending machines in the lobby, and there’s a small gym with a few machines and free weights.

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Walkable to many popular tourist sites

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Activity Reviews

Private Seine River Cruise

Paris

So relaxing! A great way to wind down the day

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Versailles Bike Tour

Paris

Our guide was so caring, knowledgeable, and fun! We met him in Versailles and started the day with tasting and shopping in the market for our picnic lunch. After a quick stop at the bike rental shop, we set out for the gardens at a leisurely pace (most of the bikes lacked gears), stopping frequently to check in and explain about the area. After leading the group through the forest and around a pond, he took us through the Grand Trianon, and then let us explore the Petit Trianon and Marie’s Hamlet on our own.

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Private Notre-Dame & Sainte-Chapelle Visit

Paris

Our guide took a perfectly-paced slow tour through Saint Chapelle, pointing out details in the stained glass, the architecture, and changes through its history

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Louvre Quest for Teens

Paris

Excellent way to see the highlights, as the Louvre is vast

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Private French Revolution Walking Tour For All Ages

Paris

Our guide gave us an excellent overview of the city, not just the Revolution.

Arc de Triomphe - Self-guided Tour (tickets only)

Paris

Amazing view from an iconic place

Self-Guided Champs-Elysées Discovery Walk

Paris

Lots to see, ranging from gardens to shopping

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Every guide we had was amazing! Working with Natalia was amazing! Everything was easy to plan and we were able to get into every pace we wanted! Hotel that was booked for us was great and were still able to go to the places that even though had been closed the day we are originally supposed to go.

Everything went so well. The hotels were great, and our tours were very good (even Mont St Michel in a downpour.)
Our first guide, Agate was wonderful for our chateau tours in Amboise. We rented bikes but never used the bikes bc it was raining. Amboise was really beautiful. Hotel Le Manoir St Thomas was very comfortable and a nice blend of modern with a nod to the history of the area. There was a food truck for snacks, lunch and the like but we went out to dinner most nights in the town. Che Bruno was a huge favorite. L'Arpents also.
All the Paris tours were great but of course, very crowded so slow going. The Louvre was a really crowded so we didn't see as much as planned but we loved what we did see. Stephanie was an exceptional guide for the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle. The Hotel Verneuil was really nice . The rooms are small but so comfortable and clean. The location was perfect. The Eiffel Tower at night was a definite highlight.
The food tour of the Marais district was fun. I don't remember the guides name. It was hard name to remember bc it was unusual - Mairiaty - or something like that. She took us to the market and various pastry and chocolate shops.
Our favorite restaurant in that area was Cinq Mars just down the street from Hotel Verneuil on rue Verneuil. It was so good. I had the best omelette that has now ruined me for any omelettes moving forward. We also had their fish and chocolate mousse - both so good. We walked over to the Rodin Museum. Not crowded and a small museum but packed with wonderful Rodin works including The Thinker. The gardens were beautiful.
We are so glad we stopped in Giverney - it was one of our favorites. It was really interesting to see Monet's house and gardens and then visit the musse d Orsay and see so many of his paintings back in Paris later on.
David was our guide for DDay and did an awesome job. We started with the German cemetery and ended with Omaha Beach. It was a beautiful day. We were able to be at the American cemetery for Taps at 4pm. It was very moving. Our hotel was one of our favorites - Hotel Belle Normandy. The people were so friendly and the setting was beautiful. The town was interesting. A lot of Americans and Brits. Finding a restaurant was more difficult so call ahead before your trip.
Our Mont Sainte Michel day was a downpour but we made it through and it was fascinating. Oliver was very good and getting us through the crowd and seeing all the high points without getting drenched. His knowledge of the area and the history of France and WW1 was really interesting . His stories and facts kept us entertained on our walking.
We loved walking around San Malo. What a beautiful town. The Golden Tulip Grand Be was a nice hotel with lots of amenities. They had a spa and workout room and a sauna. We only used the sauna one day but it was appreciated after I swam in Bon-Secours Beach saltwater pool which was quite cold. The locals were swimming so I ventured in. Walking the ramparts was okay but too windy to enjoy thoroughly. I would imagine in nicer weather, it would be a beautiful walk. The food was amazing. We ate at two restaurants - L'armateur and L'Atelire. Both really good.
Our last afternoon in Paris, we went to the Musee' dOrsay and dinner at le-Coup-Chou near our hotel, Hotel Jardin du Cluny. Musee d'Orsay was packed which we expected bc it was a free Sunday but we are very glad we made the effort. Both the hotel and the restaurant did not disappoint.
Nathalie was very helpful with the planning of our trip. We made changes and tweaks and she accomodated easily. During our trip she was able to help out when we needed to add my neice very last minute to the tours in Paris. She was just what we needed for planning and implementing this trip. She thought of everything . We are grateful to her for a wonderful trip.

Sue and Bill

Very well organized and well-thought out trip.

Hotel Bon Encontre in Sarlat was lovely, especially the owner Christine and her marvellous breakfasts. I might have preferred somewhere where one could get more meals than breakfast, but you can't have everything, and Christine did supply wine by the glass in the evenings.

Our guide in Sarlat, Benoit, was also excellent.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 day trip to Paris and Provence. We chose to use the KimKim service because we had never planned a trip like this before and did not know what to expect or how to navigate the planning process. We also do not speak French. Lucie was amazing in working out all of the details and activities once I told her what we would like to experience. The days were packed and we enjoyed all of our tours. If I were to do it again, I may allow a little more free time, even though we enjoyed everything that we did. Some of the highlights were the Moulin Rouge, the food tour in Paris with Laure as well as the tour with Remy in Provence to the three villages. We also loved, loved, loved seeing Cassis with our tour guide Coco. Our train travel between Paris and Provence was seamless, and all the transfers were on time and as planned. The hotels were fine; comfortable and we really enjoyed having breakfast available, but I would have liked being closer to the main attractions in Paris and a slightly more elevated experience. I should have communicated this more effectively. Be sure to review all the details of the trip before your go. We had one minor glitch that I noticed last minute and Lucie did make the adjustment that was needed promptly so there were no issues. All in all our trip to France was magical, memorable and way more than I could’ve expected or could’ve planned all on my own.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Jeanne D'Arc Le Marais

Paris

We only stayed here one night. It was very comfortable and staff friendly and accommodating. We needed our breakfast a little earlier and they were great. Very close to a square with lots of restaurants. Was a tad noisy due to this but we weren’t bothered. Elevator functional but very small. Common areas a bit worn.

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Hotel Escaletto

Aix-en-Provence

Opt for a twin room (2 twin beds pushed together) as double room was very small. Enjoyed the rooftop deck and location close to the heart of the city. Friendly staff and lovely breakfast.

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Location is great, there is a lot of construction nearby right now.

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Le 9Hotel Opera

Paris

Hotel is in the Opera District, some attractions close by, but not in the heart of the city. Rooms were comfortable and was staff friendly (limited English speakers). Also offered a great breakfast! We had 2 adjoining rooms which was great but 1 room had a large tub/shower with high sides which was VERY difficult to climb in and out of.

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Nothing special

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Closer to heart of city and more restaurants/shopping close by

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Activity Reviews

Excursion to Cassis

Aix-en-Provence

We loved both the area and our guide. She could not have been more attentive and accommodating. Cassis is just gorgeous and quaint. We absolutely loved it!!!

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I cannot say enough good things about our guide!!!

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Provence Wines and Luberon Villages

Aix-en-Provence

This was really 2 tours in 1 day with the same guide. The morning wine tour was enjoyable with stops at 2 different wineries. They were very different, with the 2nd being our favorite. We then returned to Ax-en-Provence for lunch on our own and headed back out for a very long afternoon at 3 different Luberon villages. The were all lovely.

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Guide came off as a bit arrogant. He spent a lot of time giving his opinions about why France is better than US/Canada rather than providing historical/factual information.

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Excursion to Arles, Les Baux and Saint-Remy de Provence

France

This was one of the highlights of our trip. The guide was amazing! He was super knowledgeable, easy to understand and made sure we saw everything. He answered every question and we could tell he really enjoys what he does.

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Cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge

Paris

Loved it!!!

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Day Trip to Loire Valley Châteaux

Paris

The castles were beautiful and the driver/guide was friendly and accommodating. There is LOTS of walking and stairs on this trip, so just be prepared. Would have appreciated just a bit more information at each stop about where to go and what we were seeing. We got a brief overview and then we were on our own.

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Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris

Loved our guide and everything we saw, tasted and experienced.

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High quality tastings!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

So knowledgeable and friendly!

Seine river cruise

Paris

Tour was great. It was cool and rainy when we went, but we still enjoyed it. The guide was wonderful.

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Visit of Orsay Museum

Paris

Loved this museum! Skip the audio tour, it’s not necessary. Enjoyed lunch in the fancy restaurant as well.

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The trip to the Côte d’Azur planned by Sebastian was wonderful. The hotels, excursions and guides were all exceptional and well beyond what I had expected. Highly recommend .

This was our first trip to Europe and we were unsure about so many things. We took months to plan our itinerary and dumped our disorganized ideas into Audrey's lap. Unfazed, she helped us to plan out a near perfect vacation in France. And, when we had several transportation and housing issues, Audrey used her time and talent to help things run smoothly again. Because of her going the extra mile for us, we will continue to use kimkim as our travel agent, and if we return to France, we will ask for her again. She was wonderful!

Liz and Greg and Diliana, were great to work with. I worked with Liz the most and she answered ALL of my questions, and addressed ALL my concerns. I told her exactly what I wanted, and she was able to come up with a plan and also changed it when needed. The guides we had were great as well, in addition to the lodging and wineries! Just as a heads up, chateau de pizay where we stayed was beautiful but it is, its on entity. Meaning you will need to take a cab into town if you want to eat at different restaurants. But the winery and vineyards there are lovely! And Paris was great too and a change of pace in our trip. Ending with a trip to Champagne, was great as well. This trip is best for wine lovers, unless you want to experience the calmness, of the countryside of France.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel A La Villa des Artistes

Paris

This is an authentic European hotel, the rooms are not big, but the location of the hotel is nice, and there was breakfast every morning. The hotel is away from the tourist area, but not far, therefore the restaurants around were good and not “touristy.” Locals were all around, which is nice! Also it is not a big hotel, very cozy!

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Château de Pizay

Belleville-en-Beaujolais

The chateau was great! But if you want a variety of restaurants you will need to take a cab into town, which cost about 20euros. The chateau almost looks like like a storybook with the vineyards and garden. You can also wine taste at the winery, at the chateau which was nice! It’s calm and peaceful! And had it been a little warmer I would have taken advantage of the pool!

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To me it’s the epitome of a château.

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Activity Reviews

Champagne Region Day Trip with Tastings

Paris

Just go and take it all in, it was great! And visiting the more family owned house versus the larger champagne houses, was nice as well.

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Free time for Shopping: Best Shopping Areas in Paris 🛍️

Paris

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Free Day in Paris

Paris

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Private Beaujolais Wine Route Experience

Lyon

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From the beginning of planning until the last day of the trip we were treated very well and given the experience we were looking for .
There were a couple of hiccups while in the trip that were dealt with very quickly. All of the hotels and tours were great .
The most surprising to me was the incredible small town of Les Baux des Provence . The hotel was amazing and the actual town like something out of a fairy tale .
Thanks to Greg , Dianne and Diliana for all the help and a trip we will never forget

From the moment we first contacted KimKim we knew we were in excellent hands. Our trip to France was not just a vacation—it was a beautifully curated experience that exceeded all expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully planned by Sebastian, from luxurious accommodations in Paris to a breathtaking countryside escape to Amboise in the Loire Valley.

What truly set this trip apart was Sebastian’s deep knowledge of France and attention to the little things: charming boutique hotels with local flair, seamless transportation between cities, and insider experiences we never would’ve found on our own. Wine tastings at family-run vineyards, a Seine river cruise at sunset, & many tours of beautiful chateaus were just a few highlights that made this trip unforgettable.

Communication throughout was flawless. We had a personalized itinerary, 24/7 support if needed and thoughtful touches along the way.

Thanks to the KimKim team, we didn’t just see France—we felt it. The romance of Paris, the charm of the countryside, and the rich history around every corner came to life through carefully crafted experiences.

If you’re considering a trip to France, do yourself a favor and let KimKim take the reins. This was a once-in-a-lifetime journey made effortless and extraordinary by someone who truly cares about their clients and their craft.

Merci beaucoup for everything!
Jim & Stacy Kelley
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We had an absolutely wonderful trip to France, beautifully organized by Lucie. She was incredibly helpful, always reachable, and very knowledgeable. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, and all our transportation was seamless, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
In Paris, we enjoyed a magical Seine River cruise and a fabulous vintage car tour (2cv Paris Authentic) with John, who was not only knowledgeable but also helped us capture stunning photos at iconic Paris landmarks. Our stay at Hotel Jeanne D’Arc Le Marais was delightful – the hotel was clean, charming, and staffed by friendly, welcoming people.
In Aix-en-Provence, we had an amazing time wine tasting and exploring the Luberon villages with Greg – truly the best tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the region’s history, culture, and hidden gems. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and every moment felt special.
We loved every part of this trip – from the vibrant city life in Paris to the serene beauty of Provence. Huge thanks to Lucie, John, and Greg for making it so memorable!

Paris was amazing.Loved the accessibility via public transportation to all the districts and tourist attractions. It reminded me alot of NY. Myself and friends had a view of the Eiffle Tower from our Airbnb, but in person it was pretty spectacular!The Arc de Triomphe was another structure with such powerful meaning! The people were super helpful and friendly especially in orienting us with directions to our daily activities. Montmartre was so quaint and full of art. We would definitely visit again.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel du Pin

Super friendly staff, Connie ,Beatriz, Rafael to name a few. The view from the room was the eateries and yet there was no noise pollution that interrupted our sleep!The food was pretty amazing as well!

Authenticity & Character

In the middle of quaint eateries.

Location

In the center of all restaurants, main plazas and super clean!

Staff

Connie,Rafael and Beatriz were very welcoming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean and spacious for 3 people.

Hotel Abrial

Cannes

We enjoyed our stay! Cleanliness, great breakfast and close to all of Cannes treasures. Rafaello our host was super knowledgeable about the area.The food, shops and eateries were amazing!

Authenticity & Character

Super friendly staff, great breakfast and most importantly cleanliness!

Location

Great location, walking distance to all of Cannes

Staff

Raffaello was super attentive and the other staff as well!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean!

Activity Reviews

Saint-Tropez & Port Grimaud

Cannes

St Tropez was a gem!!!!Port Grimaud small but quaint.Lots of boutiques in St Tropez filled with exquisite fashion. A town with such picturesque water views and Yachts everywhere.

Quality of Experience

Just the exquisite vibe definately a must !

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fatima was an amazing historian!

Premium Private Solar-Powered boat tour

France

Mark was super chill and extremely professional and courteous. He answered our questions with cool facts.His smile was warm and he made us feel comfortable and safe on the boat ride! Thanks Mark!!

Quality of Experience

The picturesque views of the Mediterranean, the mountains structures all played a role in our overall experience.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mark was super amazing and knowledgeable in the history of the surrounding areas on the boat trip!

Transport

Nice Old Town food tour

Nice

What an amazing food tour and guide. Wow VANESSA !! What a tour guide she was so knowledgeable, friendly and historian .She takes pride in her job and it shows.The food tasting on this tour was super amazing and super tasty.She was able to accommodate everyone's dietary needs. We loved her attention to detail. Thanks Vanessa!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Welcome to Cannes

France

Plenty of eateries, bakeries, picturesque water views!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

People were friendly.Our driver Fatima who took us to St.Tropez and Port Grimaud was super knowledgeable, so professional and gave such insight to all the hidden treasures.

Transport

Fatima super friendly and knowledgeable.