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Amandine Dumas

Bonjour!

I am Amandine and I am 35 years old. I am the mum of two little boys.
I used to travel by myself and with my husband, but now we are traveling with family.
For me, travel is the school of life :)

I spend a few months in Florida, USA, working for the great French Chef Paul Bocuse.
I am in love with the USA! I have two hobbies: Travel and Food!

I also spent a few weeks in Asia: China, Cambodia, and Thaïland, I learned Thaï Massage, and local food in cooking class... I make it a personal priority to immerse myself in the country visited...

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"France and our food specialities !
I am looking forward to build the perfect trip for you and with you !"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"- Monument Valley is one of my favorite place on earth! I do horseriding through the rocks, it was my cowboy life experience!

"

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Recent trip reviews for Amandine

Highly recommend
Switzerland | Aug 5 - Aug 11, 2025

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Kaitlyn O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Amandine did an amazing job planning the honeymoon of our dreams. Plus the platform is so simple, easy to use and manage, and I have used KimKim for multiple trips. I definitely plan to continue using for any travel needs!

Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Aug 14, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad we created the honeymoon of your dreams :)
We're also glad the platform made planning easy and enjoyable, and we look forward to helping you plan many more adventures in the future!

We loved everything. Probably, our favorite ...
France | Jul 31 - Aug 8, 2025

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Dorinda M.
Back Mountain, PA | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2025
We loved everything. Probably, our favorite guided trips were the tasting tour in Montmartre and the canoeing trip. Ludo, the chef, was also amazing. Read more

We loved everything. Probably, our favorite guided trips were the tasting tour in Montmartre and the canoeing trip. Ludo, the chef, was also amazing.

Hotel Reviews
Disney Sequoia Lodge
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Citadines Trocadéro Paris
Paris

The rooms were not ready until 2 hours after the check in time. Also, one of the staff members told us that breakfast was free, but, in the end, we were charged.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Odalys City Aix en Provence Les Floridianes
Aix-en-Provence
Location
A hotel closer to the square would be better.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice
Nice
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Aug 12, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you loved everything about your trip. The tasting tour in Montmartre and the canoeing adventure are definitely special experiences!
And we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Chef Ludo.
Thank you to all of you for your trust. Take care :)
Amandine

Had an AMAZING honeymoon!
France | Jun 23 - Jul 3, 2025

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Lindsey T.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025
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...
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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!

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Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jul 15, 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely message! I'm so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful honeymoon and that everything from the itinerary to the restaurant recommendations helped make your trip special. I appreciate your note about the train luggage space—that's definitely helpful insight for future planning. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’d love to help you plan another adventure whenever you're ready!
Take care, Amandine

Elite family trip to Germany, Austria, and Switerland
Germany | Jun 8 - Jun 16, 2025

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Laura K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025
Our family of 4 with 2 teenagers had the most amazing time! I originally was unsure about using a travel agent, thinking I could plan everything myself but I am so glad we decided to go with Kim Kim. They organized everything perfectly and found us wonderful hotels with plenty of room. They also gave us great restaurant suggestions and very detailed links with info for the transportation systems which decreased much stress in planning. Amandine and Lucie were so easy to work with and... Read more

Our family of 4 with 2 teenagers had the most amazing time! I originally was unsure about using a travel agent, thinking I could plan everything myself but I am so glad we decided to go with Kim Kim. They organized everything perfectly and found us wonderful hotels with plenty of room. They also gave us great restaurant suggestions and very detailed links with info for the transportation systems which decreased much stress in planning. Amandine and Lucie were so easy to work with and responded quickly when I had any questions before and during out trip. I would definitely use them again for future travel.

Hotel Review
Leipziger Hof Innsbruck
Innsbruck

I left my backpack on the train prior to getting to the hotel. I was very stressed about this. The man at the desk called the station and rode his bike to retrieve my backpack. This was so nice, I still can't believe he did that for me!

Authenticity & Character
very unique and cool
Location
Walking distance to train and restaurants/shopping
Staff
Man at desk, I wish I remembered his name
Cleanliness & Comfort
room, very clean
Activity Review
24/7 assistance in case of emergency
24/7 assistance in case of emergency
Germany

They always replied quickly when we needed anything or had questions

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 23, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear your family had such a wonderful trip and that we could help make the experience smooth and memorable. It was a pleasure working with you, and we’d love to help you plan your next adventure anytime!

Warm regards,
Amandine & Lucie

We had a great time on our trip. It was very beautiful (and punctual)
Switzerland | Jun 3 - Jun 7, 2025

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Justin M.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

We had a great time on our trip. It was very well organized by KimKim and we will use it again for sure.

Special shout-out to our organizer, Amandine. She was great. So too was our guide in Grindelwald, Sabrina.

Thanks again, it was a truly great trip.

Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 23, 2025

Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad to hear you had a great trip and that everything went well. It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your adventure, and I’ll be sure to share your nice feedback with Sabrina too. I’d love to assist you again whenever you're ready for your next journey!

All the best to both of you,
Amandine

Switzerland Memories
Switzerland | May 26 - Jun 4, 2025

Marie
Marie R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Switzerland was the most amazing country with beauty and interest. From Zurich to Montreux each had its own charm. I found Lucern and Interlaken had a great amount of interest and could of spent more time in each easily. Our guide for the Secrets of the Black Forest went above and beyond showing us villages in France and Germany and then the Black Forest itself. We also toured Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald near Interlaken which was magical. Took a cable car to a mountain top viewing the... Read more

Switzerland was the most amazing country with beauty and interest. From Zurich to Montreux each had its own charm. I found Lucern and Interlaken had a great amount of interest and could of spent more time in each easily. Our guide for the Secrets of the Black Forest went above and beyond showing us villages in France and Germany and then the Black Forest itself. We also toured Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald near Interlaken which was magical. Took a cable car to a mountain top viewing the whole area below, saw the Eiger peak and went to the restaurant at the top. Very beautiful and memorable. Montreux was relaxing and serene and Geneva a very French city scape. A wonderful vacation which I feel fortunate to have experienced. Kim Kim Travel helped make that happen.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Hofgarten Luzern
Luzern

Friendly and wonderful staff and excellent food at their restaurant. The buffet breakfast was well appointed and delicious.

Authenticity & Character
The character and charm of the rooms
Location
It is central located.
Staff
Very helpful. The wait staff at the restaurant are excellent.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mona Montreux Hotel
Montreux

This hotel is located in a beautiful area on the promenade with amazing views and centrally located where you can walk easily to things.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff was very helpful in guiding us to restaurants and sites nearby.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Metropole Hotel Interlaken
Interlaken

The room had an amazing view of the Jungfrau Alps Peak, and the overall park below. The room was spacious and clean and very comfortable. Their staff was very helpful also.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located and most interesting sites can be easily walk to.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Zurich

This was a very clean and well appointed hotel and rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming and comfortable.
Location
The location was great as it was in the center of old town and near enough to walk to other areas of the city.
Staff
Very helpful staff at the front desk
Cleanliness & Comfort
Eastwest Hotel
Geneva

Good location in Geneva where you can walk across the lake bridge to the center of town and then into old town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Swiss Travel Pass
Swiss Travel Pass
Switzerland

The Swiss travel pass is a must to have as it covers all your transportation, including the golden pass express train. We found it helpful to use for the cable car in Grindenwald and also to get us into the Chillon castle in Montrose with no extra cost. We also used it for the boat on Lake Lucerne and the Rigi Mountain cogwheel train up the mountain.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Secrets of the Black Forest (private/approx 10h)
Secrets of the Black Forest (private/approx 10h)
Zürich

This was a private all day tour with a wonderful guide who took time for detail on showing us the most he could during the day without being rushed. He made it very pleasant and exciting.

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Self-guided day to Mount Rigi, the Queen of Mountains (tickets)
Self-guided day to Mount Rigi, the Queen of Mountains (tickets)
Switzerland

Was exciting to take the cog wheel train up to the top at Rigi Kulm.

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At leisure : Lauterbrunnen
At leisure : Lauterbrunnen
Switzerland

Toured the little village of Lauterbrunnen Valley, there is a nice waterfall nearby and there is a train there also for transport. The town is not large so you can walk through it with ease and there are nice little stores and places to eat

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Free time at Lake Brienz
Free time at Lake Brienz
Switzerland
Quality of Experience
No
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 23, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! It’s such a joy to hear how much you enjoyed each destination—your words really capture the magic of Switzerland.
Thank you for all the detailed feedback you provided, it helps us a lot.
We wish you all the best, Amandine

Amandine was excellent.We spent a wonderful ...
Switzerland | May 27 - Jun 4, 2025

Gail
Gail D.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Amandine was excellent.
We spent a wonderful week in Switzerland. Thanks to her expertise we had a Swiss passport and were able to ride all of the trains and boats whenever we needed to.
She handpicked the hotels that were great and a good breakfast to start the day.
She had tours lined up with vouchers for each day. The top of Europe tour was great with the ice tunnels and ice sculptures. Everything was well organized and fun. She always had resteraunt suggestions and extra activities...
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Amandine was excellent.
We spent a wonderful week in Switzerland. Thanks to her expertise we had a Swiss passport and were able to ride all of the trains and boats whenever we needed to.
She handpicked the hotels that were great and a good breakfast to start the day.
She had tours lined up with vouchers for each day. The top of Europe tour was great with the ice tunnels and ice sculptures. Everything was well organized and fun. She always had resteraunt suggestions and extra activities to do.
We had a great time exploring and paragliding over lake Geneva!
Thanks again for a great vacation.

Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 23, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to me. I’m so happy to hear that your trip was everything you hoped for—and more! From the train rides and mountain views to the paragliding, it sounds like you really made the most of every moment. It was such a pleasure to meet you and a joy to plan this adventure with you <3
Wishing you many more beautiful journeys ahead!
Warmly,
Amandine

Well tailored trip for me and my grown son wi...
Switzerland | May 31 - Jun 7, 2025

Jody
Jody B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2025
Well tailored trip for me and my grown son with a limited amount of time and desire to hit several key geographies: Zurich, Bern, Gruyere, Interlaken, Luzern, Lugano and back to Zurich. The hotel selections worked well, and we especially liked our hotels in Zurich and Luzern given their approximation to the train station and the older sections of the towns where I love to stroll for hours and photograph. Communication with the kimkim team was simple and straightforward with their online app.... Read more

Well tailored trip for me and my grown son with a limited amount of time and desire to hit several key geographies: Zurich, Bern, Gruyere, Interlaken, Luzern, Lugano and back to Zurich. The hotel selections worked well, and we especially liked our hotels in Zurich and Luzern given their approximation to the train station and the older sections of the towns where I love to stroll for hours and photograph. Communication with the kimkim team was simple and straightforward with their online app. We didn't need any assistance during our trip but it was nice to have a 24/7 contact number just in case.

Hotel Reviews
Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora
Luzern

Excellent location near the train station and on the edge of old town. Our room was on the alley where they were doing major construction, so it was quite noisy. The breakfast buffet was very good and had lots of selections, including some vegan ones.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean room, just on the first floor overlooking some major construction that was very noisy!
Hotel Carlton Europe (Adult Only)
INTERLAKEN

No two rooms are alike, so be sure to understand the exact room you're getting. Ours was quite spacious but a little funky, with a tub in the room. The view from the bathroom was amazing, up towards the Jungfrau. The buffet breakfast was the best one of our entire trip - plenty of options, including some great vegan ones.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Adler Zürich
Zürich

Great location and value. Loved being near the train station and old town. One of the most popular restaurants in the entire area is on the 1st floor.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Delfino
Lugano

Well situated above the city of Lugano and easy walking distance to old town and other sights. Our room had a partial view of the lake, but there were a couple huge construction cranes polluting the view. The property itself felt a bit dated.

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Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 18, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you and your son enjoyed the trip and the hotel locations worked well for your itinerary. It was a pleasure planning your journey through Switzerland’s highlights, and I'm glad everything ran smoothly. Wishing you many more memorable adventures ahead!
Take care, Amandine

Overall, this was a great and the expierence ...
France | May 31 - Jun 7, 2025

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Liberty H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2025
Overall, this was a great and the expierence went farily smoothly. The only reason I won't do 5 starts is that I felt the communtication right at the end was lacking. I was told to schedule a call and there were no times available. Another issue was that we were given incorrect directions to one of our scheduled plans. This turned out to really be difficult and we were quite late. Read more

Overall, this was a great and the expierence went farily smoothly. The only reason I won't do 5 starts is that I felt the communtication right at the end was lacking. I was told to schedule a call and there were no times available. Another issue was that we were given incorrect directions to one of our scheduled plans. This turned out to really be difficult and we were quite late.

Hotel Review
Hôtel Bastille Spéria
Paris

Wonderful - close to metro and easy to walk to shopping and resturants. The breakfast was a perfect way to start each day!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The only imporvemnet I would suggest would be nightstands with drawers. Or any storage since the room was very small.
Activity Review
Macaron Cooking Class
Macaron Cooking Class
Paris

Wonderful! Hightly recommended.

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Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 12, 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback— I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I am glad to hear that overall things went smoothly and that you had a great time :)

I am sorry to hear about the communication issue at the end of your experience and the confusion with the directions. It's certainly not the standard we strive for, and I apologize for that. Your input helps us improve. Thank you.

I hope you will keep the best souvenirs of this family trip for a long time :)
Amandine

Great experience
Germany | May 21 - May 28, 2025

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Gina B.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2025
Amandine was fantastic to accomodate all our requests and did so in a very quick and thoughtful manner. We had no problems on the trip. Our itinerary was exactly what we wanted and she had all the vouchers ready when needed. This was a wonderful way to experience our first time traveling to Europe. It decreased our anxiety and stress regarding how to navigate a foreign country. I would highly recommend KimKim to others. Read more

Amandine was fantastic to accomodate all our requests and did so in a very quick and thoughtful manner. We had no problems on the trip. Our itinerary was exactly what we wanted and she had all the vouchers ready when needed. This was a wonderful way to experience our first time traveling to Europe. It decreased our anxiety and stress regarding how to navigate a foreign country. I would highly recommend KimKim to others.

Hotel Reviews
Boutique Hotel Karl (former Krone Luzern)
Lucerne

Loved the room which had a fantastic view of the river, covered bridges, and castle. Couldn't have asked for more.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
Zurich

Very nice room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Prinz
Munich
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday
Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday
Salzburg

Excellent organist providing a general feel for each organ. Would have like to have heard more.

Quality of Experience
Self-guided day to Mount Rigi, the Queen of Mountains (tickets)
Self-guided day to Mount Rigi, the Queen of Mountains (tickets)
Germany

Really enjoyed the beautiful boat ride. Surprised to experience snow at the top but enjoyed the way up and down.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Zurich with Cruise & Lindt Home of Chocolate
Zurich with Cruise & Lindt Home of Chocolate
Zürich

We were late due to confusion surrounding the bus schedule and route. However, they were very accomodating and arranged for us to join a later tour group. We were very appreciative.

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Munich Beer Tour and Bites
Munich Beer Tour and Bites
Munich

The guide was great and provided good information.

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Rothenburg and Harburg Day Trip From Munich
Rothenburg and Harburg Day Trip From Munich
Munich

Loved the trips! Wish we had more time in Rothenburg.

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Neuschwanstein Castle Full-day tour
Neuschwanstein Castle Full-day tour
Munich

Not enough time after the official tour to go through the souvenier shop and make it back down to the bus in a comfortable manner. Confusing route coming back down - would have appreciated more direction to get down.

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Original Sound of Music Tour - group tour
Original Sound of Music Tour - group tour
Salzburg
Quality of Experience
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Transport
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Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 07, 2025

Bonjour and thank you very much, Gina for your kind feedback and all those accurate comments.
I hope you will have wonderful memories of this incredible trip and that many more await you!
I wish you all the best, Amandine