Kimkim Trip Reviews for France

All the guides provided to us were very knowledgeable, charming and friendly. It was a delight to have spent our time with them. We can't help but mention one guide who was exceptional. Valeriu on 21 July.
As we had visited Eze & La Turbie on 18 July, we requested him to take us to some other scenic and interesting places that were off the beaten track. After showing us the city on Monaco, we drove to Villefranche-sur-Mer, Peninsula Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Nice, Saint Paul de Vence & Antibes. These were all non tourist sites but interesting and beautiful. He kept us totally engrossed with interesting stories about each of these places. He was outstanding.

Sebastian did a wonderful job of planning a trip to France for my husband and I! We had a tall order: travel across the country in less than 2 weeks, without breaking the bank or exhausting ourselves. We didn’t know where to start, or what to see. Sebastian expertly curated an incredible itinerary: we explored stunning chateaus, had insightful city tours with locals, wandered through charming towns, learned to bake classic french pastries, and so much more. The kimkim process made arranging this easy: we had a live chat, and could drop questions into it and have answers within hours. In fact, Kimkim had provided the second revision of our proposed itinerary before the other travel company we had contacted even answered our first email. The speed and clarity was unmatched! Unfortunately we had some last-minute disruptions to our vacation plans due to work conflicts, requiring a complete shift in our vacation dates. The kimkim team handled it easily, and was able to rebook our vacation on the new dates with minimal changes. They’re real pros: everything was conveniently arranged for us, we just had to show up. However, we were not “on our own” once we got there: Sebastian and his colleagues were easily within reach on whatsapp, there to help us navigate our trip and answer any questions we had. Some would call this a trip of a lifetime, but it was so good I hope we can do something like it again!

Hotel Review

Villa Lara Hôtel

Bayeux

After a long drive, we were worried we would get to our hotel late and not know where to go get dinner. No need to worry! When we checked in and mentioned we were hungry, the lady at the hotel made a swift phone call and scored us reservations at a nearby restaurant. It was one of the best meals of my life! The area around the hotel was also spectacular, with a new perfectly picturesque scene around every corner. Our only regret is we were only there for one night.

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Activity Reviews

French Boulangerie Class in Paris

Paris

As if learning to make croissant wasn’t already fun enough, the class was hosted in what felt like an underground wine cellar converted into a baking studio. It was a really unique and cool location!

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2-hour walking tour

Marseille

If you really want to see Marseilles, then tour it with a local: you won’t be disappointed! You will see quaint winding alleys, with a stunning juxtaposition of historic landmarks adjacent to modern murals. I never would have known where to turn on my own, and would have missed out on learning about the deep history which defines the city.

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Chambord, Chenonceau & lunch at a chateau - Full-day

France

Everything about this day was fantastic: the beautiful chateau’s, friendly and knowledgeable guide, and perfect balance of walking and relaxing. I learned a ton, but our guide never made it seem like we were “just another group” or like we were following a script. She had a genuine passion for the history, her country, and sharing it with travelers. Highly recommend!

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We enjoyed our time in Paris, Lyon, and southern France, however we had a few issues with our trip planning. Our "food tours" were definitely not what we considered to be a food tour. In our Lyon experience, we had 3 sad pieces of sausage and 1 small piece of cheese after a 3 hour historical tour. That was it. We were starving and had to purchase several other snacks along the way on our own. The food tour in Marseille was just sweets and no actual savory dishes representative of the area (which is what we typically associate with a food tour. Also, our bike tour in Aix-en-Provence was not properly booked, the guide was unaware that we were coming and but thankfully he was able to add us on to another group later that morning. It was not a private bike tour as we had originally booked.

The highlight of the trip was our 2 days of wine tasting with Eric in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape/ Gigondas and Bandol/Cassis areas.

Before the trip we had emphasized to our trip planner that we wanted to focus on a culinary/wine tour of France. We were disappointed in the culinary planning part of the trip for sure!

Activity Reviews

Full-day Private Cassis & Bandol Rosé Wine Tour

France

Our guide Eric was great, the wine was amazing. Eric went out of his way to show us great views in Calanque National Park as well

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Chateauneuf du Pape & Gigondas Wine Tour

France

Our guide Eric was great, the wine was amazing. Beautiful area

E-Bike Tour Along Cezanne's Route

Aix-en-Provence

Vincent was great! the e-bike tour was very enjoyable

Private Lyon Gourmet Tour

Lyon

There were a few guides throughout the process. Justine, Margaux, Valentine, Mathilde, Lucie, and maybe others. Valentine provided excellent service and was the main specialist for the trip itself while in France. Lucie and others were able to step in when Valentine was not available. Overall, I was pleased with the services provided even though the trip itself did not exactly live up to the expectations.

Hotel Reviews

Roi de Sicile Rivoli

Paris

No AC the first night. We had to leave the windows open which invited a near plague of flying insects. This ruined the entire Paris experience for me unfortunately

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A bit sketchy in terms of the location to be honest. But, relatively closeby to the Chapelle, Notre Dame, etc.

Staff

We expected a call from the hotel general manager given the horrible first night which we never received!

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Palais Saleya Boutique Hôtel

Nice

Did not love the location. Very busy street corner, so the room itself was quite noisy even late at night. But the room itself was nicely decorated. Appreciated the modern aesthetic. Kitchen was a bit on the small side but did love the fact it came equipped with a washer/ dryer which came in handy for long travel.

Authenticity & Character

On the flip side, you are in the heart of the old city, so that adds to the "authenticity and character"

Location

Just too noisy. Nothing really can be done about this

Staff

quite helpful during check-in

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Hôtel de Sèze

Bordeaux

The rooms were great. Love the very high ceilings which made the rooms feel more spacious than their small size. We loved the breakfast!

Authenticity & Character

Make sure you include the breakfast, it is that good

Location

This is a great location if you want to be in the heart of Bordeaux

Staff

Quite pleasant, and even wrote down recommendations for souvenir shops nearby

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Activity Reviews

24/7 assistance in case of emergency

France

The Paris experience was not great. We were not satisfied at all with compensation for the first night ruined by no air-conditioning and flying insects. Only $250.00 USD refund was promised (yet to receive). This does not even equate to one night's stay at the Hotel Roi de Sicile.

Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets

Paris

Not sure what Skei the Line meant because there was still a line. Other than that, a good tour

Quality of Experience

Not clear direction on meeting point and transfer of vouchers for this one. We had to figure out on our own.

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Transport

Have to get there on your own. Not too difficult, but allow enough time for it.

French Dessert Cooking Class

Paris

Chef Dominique was great. We had a bit of trouble finding the place and so we were late. But overall, a good experience.

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KimKim did not provide transportation to and from the location, so be prepared to figure it out on your own. Not too difficult, but take the bus instead of the Metro

Versailles Half-day Small group Tour

Paris

Too short! So much to see. The Palace is amazing and our tour guide was exceptional. I would have loved to spend more time in the gardens. We have to return.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our tour guide was patient, very knowledgeable

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Monaco Day Trip via Èze & La Turbie

France

We did not see any value in going to the perfume factory which diminished the time we could have spent in seeing the rest of Eze and La Turbie. Monaco too, we felt that we needed more time.

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Bordeaux Gourmet Tour

Bordeaux

Our guide was the best. She was extremely knowledgeable. Unfortunately, everything felt a bit rushed because this tour was planned by KimKim to occur right as we got into Bordeaux. This meant we had to rush to get to the hotel from the train station, then find our way to the meeting point. We were all exhausted from the strenuous train ride--so this was the only negative. I wish it was planned a bit better so that we could really enjoy it more.

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She was the best.

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Bay of Arcachon Day Trip

Bordeaux

The dunes portion of the trip was awesome. We really enjoyed this. Everything else seemed rushed, especially the walking tour. We would have loved a bit more time.

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Trip included Paris Marseilles Nice and Monaco
I enjoyed the trip. I can’t remember the names of the guides but they were all very knowledgeable for the walking tours. A memorable trip for my first visit to France. I especially enjoyed the custom perfume making.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Florence Nice

Nice

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Maisons du Monde Hôtel Marseille Vieux Port

Marseille

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Hôtel Lorette - Astotel

Paris

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Activity Reviews

Full-day excursion to Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Eze

France

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Perfume Tour in Nice - Atelier découverte

Nice

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

Marseille

Beautiful scenery of surroundings of the water Was expecting a calmer ride and I thought we were going to get off the boat without getting into water and thought was a landing to walk on after off the boat. I thought was going to be on a larger boat rather than a mother boat with know covering for a senior was a little choppy ride that distracted from enjoying the ride.

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Luxurious mediterranean dinner in Marseille Old Port

Marseille

Maybe the description luxurious sets the tone of much more lavish setting and food presentation The meal was good but I had higher expectations because of the term luxurious

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Staff were nice and welcoming Engaging.

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2-hour walking tour

Marseille

Description of type of walking path is rocky brick gravel any hills.

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

Paris

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French Fashion, Fragrance and Fun in the Marais

Paris

A better more specific description for the Frenc fashion I was anticipating sometime of Actual fashion show or demonstration on how to wear certain items like accessories and design schools or methods. The walking tour did not include much fashion which is one of my interest since I lived to elsewhere and create Designs.

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More variation types of shops in addition to the fragrance and soaps.

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Paris: Illuminations Seine River Cruise

Paris

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Nathalie planned a flawless and thoughtful trip to France for us. It was so lovely and memorable! Just absolutely PERFECT. This was our third wonderful KimKim trip and we are so grateful for this service. Nathalie paired us with amazing tour guides and didn’t miss a beat with transportation or tickets. We had everything we needed and more the whole time. Our favorite hotel was Hotel Tardif in Bayeaux. I will mentally transport myself back as much as possible. One of the nicest places with the most helpful people. Our tour guides were so knowledgeable and phenomenal- Raphaelle, Mathias, Emma, and Gwen. The experiences were well tailored and personalized to our tastes!

I was a little nervous using an online service that I had no previous knowledge of to book my "trip of a life time". I read reviews stating "they overcharge" for the cost of the rooms and tours --- maybe a little, but why shouldn't they? I would only expect that so that they can operate a business AND you are definitely paying for convenience. It is so well worth it! I did not have to think about much while on the trip other than enjoying our time. I would use their service again without hesitation.

We just returned from an amazing trip to France. We had 2 nights in Paris, 2 nights in Reims, and 2 nights Beaune with a final night in Paris before departing. Audrey was amazing to work with. She planned a trip with all of the things we requested. Our hotels were beautiful. The hotel the first 2 nights in Paris was a little small, but it was quaint, with very nice staff and in a great area. All of the hotels were in great locations and located within walking distance of many cafes, shopping and sites. The transfers from hotel to train stations/airport were absolutely seamless. We did not have to think about how were were getting anywhere -- it really made it so super easy to get around. We had 2 wonderful wine tours. The first in Reims/Champagne. Our guide Julie was superb. She was sweet, fun, and very knowledgeable. She made us feel like she knew us for years -- it was a very memorable day. Remy was our tour guide in Beaune -- his level of knowledge of wine and history was remarkable. He took us to many vineyards, thoroughly explained the region and the wine making process. Both tours provided tastings of fantastic wines. Highly Highly recommend.

Audrey, Merci Beaucoup! You are amazing.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sebastian, who planned the most unforgettable journey through the South of France! From the thoughtful tours of Nice, to the charming cobblestone streets of Antibes, and the vibrant culture of Marseille, every detail was flawlessly arranged.

From the moment we landed, everything was seamless—great accommodations, private transfers that ran like clockwork, and curated experiences that felt both exclusive and authentic. Whether it was sipping rosé at a café in Antibes or shopping and exploring the historic Old Port of Marseille, every moment felt magical.

What truly set this trip apart was the personal touch. Sebastian took the time to understand our travel style and interests, and it showed in every recommendation—from hidden gems to must-see landmarks. We felt cared for, understood, and completely stress-free.
If you're dreaming of a French getaway that blends elegance, adventure, and relaxation, look no further.
This was more than a vacation—it was a beautifully crafted experience we’ll cherish forever. Merci beaucoup, Sebastian!

Overall I would say the trip was a success. There were a few issues but those happen. Generally the tours were good as well as the guides. The hotels were good with the exception of our hotel in Paris being too hot and in a neighborhood that didn’t make much sense from a tourists perspective. Our itinerary was pretty intense and we might have scaled back some of the activities if we did it again. There were pleasant surprises regularly as you would expect when traveling to a new place. I would rate our tour company as fine. There were a couple of issues that cropped up on a Saturday and there was no response until Monday, so that was a bit frustrating. Overall 3.75 stars

Hotel Reviews

ROYAL ANTIBES Luxury Hotel, Residence, Beach & Spa

Antibes

Good location. The staff, especially the beach staff were pretty rude.

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Beach staff were incredibly rude.

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UP Ultimate Provence

La Garde-Freinet

Only one night but amazing place.

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Boutique Hotel Cezanne

Aix-en-Provence

Enjoyed this place.

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Hotel Silky by HappyCulture

Lyon

A little dated but serviceable. Only there one night.

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Hôtel de Bourbon Mercure Bourges Hotel

BOURGES

Only there one night but was great.

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Hotel Littéraire Arthur Rimbaud

Paris

Not the location I would choose again. Do not stay on the top floor in the summer. The air conditioning cannot keep up.

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Too far from key locations.

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Activity Reviews

Perfume Tour in Nice - Atelier découverte

Nice

Fine.

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Sunset Hike & Aperitif in the Esterel Massif

France

Skipped

Kayaking in the Cap d'Antibes

France

Not close to where we were staying. Probably could have skipped this one.

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Guide was great.

Visit an olive oil mill & estate

France

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Restaurant | Food & Wine Pairing in Aix en Provence (4 dauphins menu)

Aix-en-Provence

Food was fine but there was no wine. This was essentially a dinner reservation.

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Food

It was good but nothing special as I might have expected.

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Private Lyon Gourmet Tour

Lyon

Nice time.

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Discover Guédelon: A journey back in time

Bourges

It was pretty neat but exclusively French while we were there. All of the demonstrations etc were in French which was fine but would have been amazing if there was some English translation. The distance traveled would make this a difficult recommendation for an English speaking family.

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Marais Pastry and Chocolate Tour

Paris

Great tour and tour guide was fantastic.

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Louvre Treasure Hunt (kids or teens tour)

Paris

Good amount of time for Louvre with kids.

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Electric Bike tour of Paris' Hidden Gems - Small-group

Paris

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Paris: Illuminations Seine River Cruise

Paris

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This review is a bit overdue..my first time using KimKim, but the experience and service was over the top. I would highly recommend them and would use their services again for future travel.
I decided two weeks prior to dperature that I wanted to have a summer vacation with my kids; something that blended history, culture, and experience they will cherish. Liz was able to share her insights, relate to traveling with children and give her recommendations on what worked and didn't work.
We started off 5 days in Paris and concluded with 4 days in Nice. Certainly not enough time in either place. The itinerary was very structured; guides were very friendly, fluent in English, and provided the same level of service KimKim had assured.
Our trip started with a climb up the Eiffel tower, we also had a nice four hour guided tour of the city that was catered to children's interests. We were able to experience a cooking class in a local Parisian's home; had an art class with a professional painter, had the opportunity to bike and picnic through Versailles, saw the local home of the recent Football champions - PSG. The team then organized a seamless flight transfer from Paris to Nice, which was amazing and everything you would think of the French Riviera. We were guided through the local towns and then spent a couple beach days exploring the local towns and enjoying the Mediterranean sun.
Travel is an opportunity to see the world, meet people and connect with ones self. As a single dad, this was a trip that my children and I will remember, and I hope to have another KimKim experience next year!

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nice

Nice

This place is awesome...its an old convent that took ten years to build. The grounds are immaculate. The private compound sits atop a hill. It houses its own bakery, own fresh gardens from where all fruits and produce come from. The restaruants on site are very different but exceptional. The view from the pool / spa area are amazing. The hotel is situated in Old town - very walkable. but if you don't want that, the hotel provides golf carts to transport you around the old town vicinity. A very different hotel experience that I would visit again!

Authenticity & Character

Preserved the convent feel with a modern take on luxury

Location

Situated within Old town - walking to plenty of restaurants

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Hotel de Suede Saint Germain

Paris

Very quaint, comfortable and clean hotel. The staff was very friendly. This was my first time in Paris. The location was excellent and room accommodations were very nice for our family of three.

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Activity Reviews

Private French Riviera Sunset Electric Cruise (with private transfer)

Nice

This was a nice realzxing boat ride through along the coast of the Mediterranean. We took a picnic basket from our hotel and had dinner on board. The boat is more like a pontoon boat. The guide was very friendly and willing to take us whyever we wanted to venture to. We did catch the sunset which was amazing.

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Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze Morning Excursion

Nice

Our guide was super - she was a local from Nice, and was extremely knowledgeable on the whole region. She was very patient and was able to make the tour relatable to kids. We started in Nice, and headed east towards Ville Franche, Eze, Monaco and back to Nice...the four hours went by very fast.

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Saint Germain Stadium Tour

Paris

Home of the Football Champions! This was a highlight for my son. The tour was very thorough and showed us everything from the grounds, the locker rooms, the press conference theaters. It walked through the trophy room and gave a nice history of the stadium

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Learn about the History of Impressionism with a Private Musee d’Orsay Tour

Paris

I'm glad to chose this tour versus doing the Louvre...this was far more manageable and with the allotted time, this was perfect. The guide had a background in history and art and was able to relate to the children and keep them engaged for the full tour. She brought along art samples and relative lessons that piqued our interests.

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Art activity for kids and family in Paris

Paris

This was one of my children's favorite activities. We found a spot outside across the river, overseeing the Eiffel Tower. The art class entailed us to sketch, paint what we saw. The class was guided by a professional artist who was extremely talented, but also very patient in teaching and helping the children. This was a very nice keepsake souvenir for the children and myself

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Versailles Bike Tour

Paris

Amazing experience to bike, picnic and explore one of the largest castles in the world. We biked over 8 miles voering the Versailles grounds. The tour started with a train ride from Paris to Versailles. We stopped by a local market to pick up food for our picnic. Then we headed to pick up our bikes. The guide was very nonweldable and the tour around the grounds were very thorough.

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French Dessert Cooking Class

Paris

We did a dessert making class - I was not expecting this to be in a local Parisians home. The instructor was a professional chef. The area was extremely clean, professional and very enjoyable. We were paired with two other families - which was very pleasant experience as well.

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Private Discovery Tour of Paris Highlights

Paris

Our guide was a retired history teacher and also a grandfather. His experiences was able to hold children's attention for over 3.5 hours. The tour was very comprehensive and gave a nice lay of the land prior to venturing out around town. There are so many aspects of Paris that its impossible to cover on your own; it was very helpful to have this tour.

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Eiffel Tower Stair Climb with Optional Summit Access

Paris

We climbed to the summit of the Eiffel Tower - the views are spectacular and quite an experience to go to the top.

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very knowledgeable and was able to relate to kids

Our AMAZING family trip to France was impeccably planned by Lucie. She was exemplary in her help and dedication to provide a beautiful and unique trip for us. We had the best time...and still wish we were in France. Family memories for a lifetime.
Let me get one tiny negative experience out of the way ..the Chocolate Museum -workshop in Paris... it is a **tourist trap and only for little kids (5 year olds) & has horrible chocolate. AVOID!
We have now erased that from our memory. On to the highlights...and SO SO many.
Our guided tour (by Afsaneh) ) of the Louvre was arranged last minute by the amazing Lucie...our tour guide was absolutely the very BEST. Afsaneh is a teacher and a true lover of the arts. She brought the Louvre to life for us and expertly maneuvered us around the extensive crowds. Our experience would have been very very poor without her. A HIGHLIGHT of our entire trip. We requested this add on at the last minute....and Lucie was a miracle worker to arrange it.
We probably should have requested a tour guide for Versailles.
Our La Marais pastry tour was also a huge highlight. My kids and I absolutely loved our tour guide....she was chic, fun, upbeat, outgoing, and engaged my kids (13 and 17 yrs of age). Rachelle. Request her! The pastries we tasted were mouth watering and uniquely delicious.
Our walking food tour of Nice was also a huge highlight. Our guide, Nadia, was so kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us a great overview of Nice and SO SO SO MUCH delicious food. Do not eat breakfast before this tour. She gave us helpful hints to see Castle Hill, take the train up and walk down for beautiful views. We did that the next day.
We loved the fresh market in Nice, that Nadia showed us, and we even went back the next day. The chocolate shop we visited, again, on the tour with Nadia, is a beautiful shop with chandeliers that started in 1820 and the chocolate we tasted (and purchased there) was exceptional, mouth watering, and superior in every way. It puts our chocolate in the United States to shame.
Our hotel in Paris...Le Basile....beautiful. Delicious breakfast every morning. SUPER Friendly and helpful front desk available 24/7. Highly recommend.
I could go on and on but I touched on the major highlights. I hope they are helpful to other fellow travelers.
Traveling with my family, making lifetime core memories with my children is incalculable. Merci Beaucoup to Lucie and Kimkim travel.

Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott

Nice

Clean spacious rooms. The shower is very bad. Restaurant on the roof is beautiful and delicious. A little far from the market and most of the activities in Nice.

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Le Basile Hôtel

Paris

Delicious breakfast every day. Beautiful room. Not overcrowded. Front desk person available 24/7

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Little far from some activities

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Activity Reviews

Giverny and Versailles Visits with Private Transfers

Paris

This was a highlight of our trip. Having a driver for the day, was very very helpful. We LOVED Monet's garden. Absolutely beautiful. Definitely worth seeing, especially if you love gardens, flowers, and art. We wish we had a tour guide for Versailles. Having had a tour guide for the Louvre, we saw how much of a difference it made for our experience. With that being said, Versailles is a must to visit.

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Adventure aboard an authentic sidecar to uncover Paris

Paris

This was a really fun unique activity. They took us to Montmartre, which was lovely to see. A bunch of streets were closed due to it being very close to Bastille Day. Driving around in the open air to get up close to things was a lot of fun. They picked us up from the hotel, and offered to drop us off wherever we liked at the end of the tour. A really fun tour.

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Seine river dinner cruise

Paris

Review the menu before booking to be sure you like the offerings. It was a bit touristy, and had a lounge type singer for entertainment. I thought it would be a more informational tour. But still a nice introduction to Paris and from the unique vantage point of the Seine River. We did enjoy the activity. After the cruise, we walked to the Eiffel Tower and it was beautifully lit up at night.

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Showing the menu to the guests before booking.

Morning food and wine tour

France

Nadia was absolutely wonderful. She showed us all around Nice. We ate and ate and ate. Do not eat breakfast before this tour. BRING WATER! This tour was a highlight of our trip. We loved it.

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Food

The huge variety of tastings was wonderful.

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Pastry Tour of Le Marais

Paris

Rachelle was fun, chic, hip, and gave us insight into French life and fed us the most amazing delicious pastries. A favorite tour of our trip. We wish we had more tours with Rachelle.

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Visit of the chocolate museum and chocolate workshop!

Paris

This was the worst activity of our trip. A tourist trap.

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I came across this website during internet search. I knew our family wanted to go to France for graduation trip and I knew this would include Paris but I wasn't exactly sure where else we should go, since this was our first trip. I took the initial survey which was very easy to navigate and then gained a better idea of the trip could look like. On the same day, Eva called me and we talked through the survey and she offered valuable insights and then later that day she emailed me a preliminary itinerary. I decided on 3 days in Paris (including Versailles), then train to south France for 3 days in Aix-en-Provence then train to Nice (including Monaco). It was actually quite fun and exciting viewing the more detailed itinerary which featured specifics and her special comments, and I could press Like, or Dislike, or add a question or comment. Within 24 hours, any comments or questions were addressed, we made some additional adjustments, and then Eva called to speak with myself, my wife and 2 daughters. This got them even more excited for the upcoming trip. Eva had a very detailed knowledge and wealth of experience to offer, so we knew we were in good hands.
As the trip got closer, the plans were reviewed again. The itinerary could be accessed by email link to website, and even easier with kimkim app on phone.
All contact numbers were listed and indeed were accurate, for the location transfers, local tour guides, hotels. Train tickets and tour vouchers were all very clearly highlighted on the app. Meeting points were generally clear and included links to Apple or Google Maps. Transfers to/from hotels were mostly provided, and when not pre-booked they were quickly reimbursed when we got back. We interacted with various local tour guides at each destination, and all were on time, very pleasant, each was clearly experienced and passionate in their respective venues. We enjoyed every tour.
Highlights were the dinner cruise on Seine seeing Paris all lit up at night; palace and gardens of Versailles were breathtaking; tours of Lavender fields and Aix-en-Provence were so beautiful; day trip to Cassis, Calanques boat ride and Provence wine tasting were so fun and relaxing; Nice was absolutely breathtaking including day trip to Monaco; perfume workshop was entertaining and informative.
We did have to contact a local tour guide to clarify exact meeting location and they answered immediately and actually the confusion ended up being more on our end, and everything worked out fine.
The hotels were generally very good. Paris hotel rooms were smaller than what we're used to but that's how it is there.
Provence hotel was bigger and nicer but was a bit farther out from city center so there were multiple $20-30 euro rides needed. Nice hotel was excellent with great location.
In summary, we had a fantastic trip with a generally smooth transition between 3 separate locations in France.
I would recommend kimkim to anyone contemplating a Europe trip as they are experts and provided excellent service before, during and after. I plan to use them again in the future.

I can’t say enough about Audrey and the KimKim team. Everything about our mother/daughter French adventure was perfect. Audrey’s planning, attention to detail, and responsiveness was impeccable. She was able to construct a perfect itinerary to include our to do’s with suggestions of things that were better than we could have ever imagined. Her choice of hotels that were clean, centrally located, and small enough to allow us to experience the true French culture. From Our cooking class with Veronique in Paris, timing our stay in Provence to see the lavender in full bloom, organized activities and free time to relax, Audrey allowed us the perfect grand adventure in her beautiful country. We will be back for sure and plan on using kimkim for all our future adventures!♥️

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Langlois

Paris

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Hotel West End

Nice

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La Ferme Rose - Hôtel de charme

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

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Le Clos du Petit Jesus

Cassis

Rodolphe and Catherine were wonderful hosts. Their place is beautiful! Rodolphe was so thoughtful having wine and snacks for us after our 3 hour paddle boarding adventure. So thoughtful! He seemed to think of everything

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The place was gorgeous and the hosts were so welcoming

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Very walkable

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Rodolphe is incredible

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Le Mas des Tourterelles

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Hôtel Saint-Louis Marais

Paris

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Very walkable to tourist jighlights

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Activity Reviews

Perfume creation workshop in Grasse

France

So much fun!!!

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Occitane factory

France

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Visit of Orsay Museum

Paris

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Cooking class with a Chef

Paris

Veronique was so kind! We had so much fun playing in her kitchen

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Unveiling Masterpieces at the Louvre Museum

Paris

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Visit of Sainte-Chapelle

Paris

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Seine river cruise

Paris

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Discovery tour of Paris by vintage 2CV car

Paris

Matthew made the tour so fun!

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We’ve had the good fortune to have had several bespoke vacations, and, to be honest, most custom travel consists of cobbling together common experiences for a particular itinerary. KimKim created a truly individualized plan for our very complicated trip to France and I couldn’t have orchestrated this trip without them. Our trip focused on traveling to France for Megavalanche, a mountain bike race in Alp d’huez so we were transporting a large mountain bike. We had days in Paris prior to heading to the mountains. We had excellent guides for Paris and Versailles and our hotel was in a great location and had bike storage. We had some issues with the hotel charges and the KimKim team assured use they would address them. KimKim arranged all of our transportation, which necessitated having a private vehicle sufficiently large enough to hold our luggage and the bike and train compartments with bike holds. They arranged a rental van for us in Grenoble; I wouldn’t have been able to easily do this as the online rental options didn’t offer vehicles big enough for the bike and luggage. We had difficulty navigating the unfamiliar train stations and systems. We missed our train from Lyon to Paris and I couldn’t figure out how to operate the ticket kiosks to purchase another ticket. I was able to call KimKim and they secured tickets for us online and sent those to us within minutes. They also called us to check and see how we were doing. I really appreciated the immediate support. We also had a few missed connections with our driver upon arriving at some of the stations, as we came out of different exits than our driver was expecting. I was able to easily contact the KimKim team and we were able to meet the driver who in each case, was waiting for us at the station. Typically, I’ve never had to contact the travel agency for support and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the responsiveness of the team. We spent our last few days in France in Normandy and had excellent guides there as well. We had chosen to have a private guide drive us to Normandy so we could stop at Rouen and Etretat. As part of our trip, we wanted to spend a day at the Tour de France and it was quite a challenge for our driver to locate a route from Bayeux to Vire that didn’t involve road closures. Despite his frustration, our driver remained calm, tried his best, unsuccessfully, to sweet talk the police, and ultimately found other roads to Vire. This was our first time using KimKim and I wasn’t sure what to expect. We received the highest level of assistance in planning and organizing the trip prior to arriving in France and fantastic support while in the country. This was an overall excellent group to work with and we have nothing but the highest praise for them.

I had not used a tour service before, but traveling with my parents and teenage children it was a great way to get 6 people around the Loire Valley without having to drive ourselves or arrange all the English language tours. Mélanie was wonderful to work with and we were able to select a variety of chateau visits, a wine tasting and a private lunch that were all outstanding experiences. The food and wines were wonderful and everyone we met along the way was so welcoming and helpful. The tour guides arranged through À la française, Chloë and Camille, were so knowledgeable about the region and the chateaus and flexible in pacing the tour for us. They were wonderful traveling companions for the drives as well, and we learned a lot about life in France from them. Our driver Tony was wonderful at navigating the roads in Paris, giving us time in Orleans to visit the cathedral and explore the city center and have lunch on the way to Amboise and getting us back to Paris to both Gare de lest and CDG airport. There was a lot of travel to arrange and Melanie managed it all for us, with options we could choose from to make it the best fit for us. It was a wonderful experience and I would not hesitate to use KimKim again.

Hotel Review

La Maison Rabelais

Amboise

The hotel was a good location with a manageable walk to shopping and restaurants, but the area that was open longer in the evenings in Amboise was further from the hotel. The rooms were well appointed and very spacious. On a cooler week, the large windows would be great, but the central air conditioning was challenged by the very high temperatures and could not be regulated in each room, so even closing the curtains during the days it was quite warm in the rooms. The staff was very helpful and friendly and the breakfast was a nice variety. It was wonderful to have a swimming pool for the hot days, but it closed at 8:00 pm which made it difficult to use after a day of tours and dinner in town - seems like it could be kept open until 9 pm in the summer when the sun does not set before 9:30.

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Very clean and comfortable furnishings and bathrooms, but less comfortable in the heat of summer.

Activity Reviews

Wine & Chateaux tour : Villandry and Château d'Ussé - Full Day Tour

France

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Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day

France

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Self-guided visit of Le Chateau Clos Lucé (tickets only)

France

A fascinating small chateau where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years. The gardens were huge and the life size interactive inventions are fun for all ages to see brought to life. We could have spent even more time there.

We had a great trip and appreciate the help and responsiveness provided by Rashi. The most important crieria for our trip was 1) the choice of bike routes selected for our trip 2) the quality of the bikes and 3) the appeal of the accomodations. I would give each of these 5 stars.

The critique I have of the experience however was the separation of the planning aspects of the trip between Rashi and the person whom she connected with for the details on the bikes. On our first day getting the bikes we learned that the bikes did not come with water bottles or a holder for the phone on the front handlebars. We had to go a few miles out of our way the first morning to purchase these items. It would have been better if there was a checklist for us to ensure we brought all these things along- in a previous experience bike touring bikes came with those features. We would have been happy to bring them had we know. The other disconnect was for the Mt. Ventoux bike. It noted on my itinerary that I could pick up the bike the evening before. When I tried to do so the person at the bike shop said I could not pick it up until 8:00 the following morning. Due to the hot weather and need for an early start i decided it was best not to wait and so was sorry not to have that particular bike for the climb. At the end of the trip we were informed that the bike rental people would not have a pedal wrench to take off our pedals--we tried numerous places to try to bring the bikes and spent a couple hours doing so- to no avail. The next morning he did show up with one-- was a bummer to spend the time after arrival in seach of a tool that was used initially by the bike rental place.

It also would have been helpful to provide details about trains from Paris, distance to hotels when arrival into Orange, etc. NOt a big deal- but why not?

We loved our trip and grateful for the wonderful routing, hotels, and overall itinerary. I would just suggest however that in the future when you have the major component of the trip contingent upon details with the bikes and logistics- that there be a much more seamless approach.

Thank you very much.

Amandine did a fantastic job planning our honeymoon trip including stays in Paris, Lake Como, and Rome. We were able to visit every landmark/tourist spot on our wishlist and had enough time each day to explore on our own. The restaurant recommendations were great as well as travel tips for how to get to each meeting spot for tours. We had a very smooth trip and all our travel transfers were clearly laid out for us.
Our only issue we had was finding space on the train for our large suitcases as we weren’t traveling first class. We aren’t as familiar with train travel being from the US so this may not be an issue for others :) overall we had an amazing trip and thoroughly enjoyed our time in Europe!

suggestion do not book clients into citizensM hotel at Paris airport
hard to get to the hotel
rooms way to small
no room for luggage

additionally our Loevre Guide did not conform to the identification instructions that Kimkim provided and therefore we could not identify him as a result we did not meet him until 45 minutes after the set meeting time
additionally he was a business major at the university and knew nothing about art

We, overall, are very satisfied with the services provided by the Kim Kim team especially Sebastian. Throughout the planning process he was always quick to respond and make suggestions that worked out well for us.

Our personal guide in Bordeaux, Hela, was a delight and took the time to explore the city and many of it's delightful food and beverage vendors. Ala Francaise host Vicki was also great and we really enjoyed her knowledge of the wine region and the process of wine making.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel du Cygne

Tours

Great location and fantastic large room. Most importantly, air conditioned! We happened to be in Tours France during an early heat wave and coming back after touring wineries and having dinner to a comfortable air conditioned room was most appreciated. David and the staff were friendly and accommodating during our three night stay.

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Lola Boutique hotel

Bordeaux

This small hotel was delightful and the staff was always helpful when we needed recommendations on things to do. It's location right across the street from St. Michel was a bonus. The atmosphere every evening for happy hour was fantastic taking place on the plaza in front of the church steps. The bartender made some amazing craft cocktails and we enjoyed sitting and people watching as we wound down our evening.

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Activity Reviews

Wine tasting and discovery tour of Caves Ambacia

Amboise

This tour was worth the short train ride from Tours to Amboise. The castle and Da Vinci's resting place and home were very enlightening.

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Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau castles & Vouvray wine tour - Full-day

France

Our guide, Marion, for the tour of the amazing Castle Azay-le-Rideau, the Vouvray wine tour and the Chateau Villandry was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and was obviously a subject matter expert on the history and lifestyle of people who inhabited the Caste and Chateau.

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Afternoon Tourraine Wine tour

France

Our guide for this private tour was a former Lieutenant Colonel in the French army and current winery co-owner. Very knowledgeable and took the time to take us first to the vinyard to explain the cultivation, pruning and harvesting of grapes before taking us to the wine cave for a tasting. This was a hightlig for us and we learned so much about appelations, terrior, and thcuteriee types of grapes allowed in the production of wines in the Lorre Valley. The tasting in the cave was accomapnied by a great selection of Cheeses. Really enjoyed this tour.

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Wine discovery day from Bordeaux to Saint-Emilion

Bordeaux

Our guide was delightful and our first wine tasting was great with the winery staff taking time to explain the wines and the process of how the wines were grown, produced and bottled. Our second tasting stop was more of a hard sell on the owners preference for the sparkling wine they produced. Lunch was provided there and it was a great selection of cheese, charcuterie and fresh salad with a nice red wine paring. Saint -Emilion was amazing but we were only allowed 45 mins before we needed to be back to meet the driver for our return to Bordeaux.

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Gourmet Dinner in Bordeaux

Bordeaux

This dinner was fantastic and we were treated to a window seat that looked out over the central plaza and river bank. Food and wine were amazing and the cheese course for dessert featured a delicious selection of interesting cheese varieties.

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UNESCO Guided cruise on the Garonne river, Canelés option

Bordeaux

Our guide was delightful and knowledgeable but the trip was short and it's highlights were really just the history of the bridges we passed beneath and some overview of the architectural rules governing development and restoration of the city's building facdes. We schduled this for the afternoon after Cite du Vin and wished we had spent more time at Cite du Vin

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Cité du Vin : priority access with the skip the line ticket and wine tasting

Bordeaux

We wished we had alloted more time to tour this museum. It's multimedia and interactive exhibits were immersive and informative. Our wine tasting experience there was top notch and an experience not to be missed.

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Bordeaux gourmet & wine experience with a local

Bordeaux

Hela was so engaging and knowledgeable about the history of Bordeaux and took us on a walking tour of some great local wine and culinary shops.

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My specialist Simon did an excellent job in making my France experience with my grandchildren absolutely perfect. Our drivers were great, giving us some info on each place we were visiting, I literally never had to worry. Our hotel accommodations were absolutely wonderful especially in Nice and Aix en Provence - I could have stayed in Aix much longer as it was so beautiful. We had a lot of fun in Monaco in the Casino - No one won but definitely had fun while Nicole and Hillary enjoyed browsing the stores and doing a little shopping at Zara’s.

The heat was my only downfall, kids didn't mind as they went to the beach to swim in the ocean and also in the pools to keep cool. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Perfume Making experience, so happy I did that. Our tours were all anmazing and the kids really enjoyed their night life in each place we stayed, not getting to bed until the wee hours of the morning. Paris is such a beautiful city with so much to see and do. The hotel we stayed at was wonderful as it was walking distance to everything. All the restaurants we went to had fabulous food, wine and cocktails no one complained.

Thank you Kim Kim for another wonderful and memorable holiday.

Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel

Paris

Wonderful hotel walking distance to everything - disappointed their spa and pool closed even though they offered us to use another hotels pool.

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Villa Saint Ange

Aix en Provence

This hotel was beyond beautiful with its lovely gardens, fabulous pool with restaurant attached to the pool area where we enjoyed lunch, excellent breakfast and walking distance to town .

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La Bastide Saint Antoine

Grasse

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Beautiful grounds and excellent dinner

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Boscolo Nice Hôtel & Spa

Nice

Absolutely beautiful, walking distance to beach, excellent breakfast - highly recommend

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It’s beautiful decor

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Close to beach, cafes and bars

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Dinner at Le Plongeoir

France

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