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Ambre-Marie Miailhes

Hi travellers!

My name is Ambre-Marie, I was born in the heart of Alsace, in the Grand-Est region. For family reasons, I traveled a lot through different regions of France and I have been able to settle in many cities. I really appreciate moving around, discovering new atmospheres, and meeting inspiring people.

Eager to discover life in the South of France, I recently moved to Marseille. Appeased by the sun, the sea air, and the sound of seagulls, I take advantage of every special moment in town, by the sea, in the mountains of Basse Provence, or in the countryside.
As a huge fan of what our country has to offer in terms of sceneries, historical and cultural buildings and, unusual activities here is my mission: to make you experience breathtaking moments, to fill your eyes with splendor, and to share with you our French art of living!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I've lived for more than 10 years in Grenoble, so I can say i'm an expert of the Auvergne Rhône Alpes destination, going from visiting cities, walk, hike and skii in our handsome snow-capped mountains, to taste our delicious nuts, cheese, terrine, olive oil.... I also have many knowledges about the Grand Est region where I was born. Every summer I used to visit cultural landmarks, museums, historic sites, or walking paths with my grandparents. My grandmother also tought me how to cook local gastronomy such as Kougelhopf, gingerbread, bretzel, choucroute...! That would be a pleasure for me to give you all my insider tips (but not my grandmother's secret recipes...sorry...you'll have to come and ask her!)
I'm here to help you organizing family trips, spiritual retreat to find your inner peace, adventure trips through nature out of the beaten paths, but also romantic holidays and especially the stay of your desires! "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Because of all the moves, I experienced in my childhood, I no longer like to stay only in one place.
Nowadays, it's so easy to move from country to country, that I started as a 16-year-old Aupair going from town to town during the holidays to look after children. If you want to go with your toddlers I will be able to concoct a stay suitable for adults and children! Ideal to spend a perfect time with your family. Traveling alone, fending for myself in unfamiliar cities, and appreciating the help of the locals pushed me to go on more adventures.

After that, studying and working in tourism was obvious!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"While I was 16, my parents offered me a trip to California. With a friend from Sacramento, we did a road-trip through San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hollywood on the occasion of her basketball championship. I experienced my first long flight alone, my first time on another continent, and of course the California dream. I was so afraid when I took off from Paris because I was flying towards the unknown. I had to adapt myself, to the culture and the language, that's what opened me up to the world!
A few years later, in 2019, I had the opportunity to work for the tourist site Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. I had to travel for professional workshops in Ukraine and Georgia to present the touristic site to foreign tour operators. I met many professionals and learned a lot through our discussions about their own vision of travel.
The fondest memories I have of my travels are definitely my meetings with other travellers and locals! "

Ambre-Marie is part of the following groups: France Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Ambre-Marie

Would recommend!
France | Sep 20 - Sep 25, 2022

Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn B.
Escondido, CA | Reviewed on Feb 01, 2023
Ambre-marie was amazing! She did such a great job tailoring the trip to our wants and needs. She was available throughout our trip anytime we ran into problems finding our tour group, using public transportation etc. She was prompt and professional. The hotels were great that she chose for us and gave us great directions when making connecting trains to our second destination. All of the excursions were top tier and so memorable. Read more

Ambre-marie was amazing! She did such a great job tailoring the trip to our wants and needs. She was available throughout our trip anytime we ran into problems finding our tour group, using public transportation etc. She was prompt and professional. The hotels were great that she chose for us and gave us great directions when making connecting trains to our second destination. All of the excursions were top tier and so memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel La Comtesse 4*
Paris

Great continental breakfast. Rooms are small but have everything you need. Great views of the Eiffel Tower. It felt warm and hospitable and safe.

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Maisons du Monde Hôtel Marseille Vieux Port
Marseille

Super fun decor and very large bathroom with great shower. The breakfast in the morning was amazing and felt like a home cooked meal. Staff was friendly and knowledgable of the area.

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Activity Reviews
A Day in Le Marais: Cheese Shop, Museums, & Market
A Day in Le Marais: Cheese Shop, Museums, & Market
Paris

We had a small tour group so it felt like we got all of the attention and the full experience. Great food and our tour guide was very knowledgable about the area.

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Discovery of the Parisian catacombs
Discovery of the Parisian catacombs
Paris

Really cool to listen to the guided tour and felt like we could take our time in the catacombs. Was a really awesome experience

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

I didnt realize that our tour only included the palace and not the grounds. The app that you use to walk through the palace felt incomplete unless you paid for it. It was still a great experience but wish the audioguide was more user friendly and that there was better clarity on what was included in the tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great tour bus, very comfortable
Half-Day Afternoon Cruise to Calanques National Park - small group
Half-Day Afternoon Cruise to Calanques National Park - small group
Marseille

By far our most memorable excursion. There was a mixup with our skipper not being on time for the tour but they made up for it by adding on extra time at the end and overall didnt impact the experience. The skipper was funny and personable and knowledgable on the area. Gave great local tips on areas to eat and things to go back and see. There were soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages aboard

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Gourmet & Historic walking tour of Marseille
Gourmet & Historic walking tour of Marseille
Marseille

Our guide was super knowledgable about Marseille and gave us a real local experience. we were able to stop and look in shops as we desired. She gave great recommendations for other things to do as we toured the city. She had great historical information and we felt like we got a really comprehensive tour of Old Marseille

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This was our first family trip to Paris and I...
France | Dec 20 - Dec 27, 2022

Liana
Liana V.
College Station, TX | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022
This was our first family trip to Paris and I wanted to make it special. Ambre-Marie worked with me for six months to plan this! She was patient and kind with my questions and changes. Ambre-Marie was very responsive! The tours and dinners were well worth it! Pierre-bike tour-well done with the Place Vendôme, the Palais Royal, the Roman ruins, and St. Sulpice explanations!! Loved meeting at the Place Vendôme. We enjoyed the coffee and croissant in the middle!! My college kids both... Read more

This was our first family trip to Paris and I wanted to make it special. Ambre-Marie worked with me for six months to plan this! She was patient and kind with my questions and changes. Ambre-Marie was very responsive! The tours and dinners were well worth it!

Pierre-bike tour-well done with the Place Vendôme, the Palais Royal, the Roman ruins, and St. Sulpice explanations!! Loved meeting at the Place Vendôme. We enjoyed the coffee and croissant in the middle!! My college kids both thought he was awesome!! He was high energy and engaged the whole time!!!

Thibeaut-Meeting the French-Latin Quarter tour and chocolate/pastry tour-both informative and friendly. He was kind and thoughtful and courteous the whole time! We liked how he discussed both modern and historical events and helped us with finding stores after our tour. He handled both a small group and large group well.

Eiffel Tower dinner-wonderful view and easy to get in! All inclusive! Very special!

Seine River tour-perfect view!!! I would just include location of the dock, but we were early and had plenty of time to find it.

Knowing how quality your tours are, I probably would have asked Ambre-Marie to book the Louvre, Notre Dame, Christmas concert, St. Chapelle, Sacre Couer, dinners.

Everything turned out excellent and quality! I will tell others about your services!!!

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

Our guide was Pierre and he was exceptional! We met at the Place Vendôme which was particularly exciting! His explanation of history was clear and well thought out. We enjoyed biking through the streets-my college kids really loved this! The Palais Royal stories are super memorable. Good storytelling skills. Then, off to the Roman ruins! Wow! Who knew!? Then, St. Sulpice-excellent art explanations!!!

Quality of Experience
Strong knowledge of history
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly, engaging, funny, smart!
Transport
Exciting and adventurous
Gourmet dinner on the Eiffel Tower - Menu Gustave
Gourmet dinner on the Eiffel Tower - Menu Gustave
Paris

Wonderful location of table!!!

Quality of Experience
All inclusive
Food
Desserts stand out
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly
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Latin Quarter Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private
Latin Quarter Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private
Paris

Thibeaut was happy go lucky and informative! He mixes some current fun facts with historical ideas. We went to different places than our bike tour. Our understanding of French food has increased tremendously!!

Quality of Experience
Loved the cheese explanations
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved the croissant and bread explanations
Transport
Good to walk to burn off the calories 😂😂
Private gourmet pastries & chocolate tour in Saint Germain
Private gourmet pastries & chocolate tour in Saint Germain
Paris

This is soo fun and you eat soo much! The macarons, chocolates. This was my loved language! Super fun for kids and families of all ages!!

Quality of Experience
Excellent choices and greater appreciation of food!! Loved the tiny streets and historical areas in St. Germaine that we not have known about!! Cafe where Jefferson went, Ernest Hemingway, space invader signs, explanation of ship on signage, explanation of middle aged St. Germaine church.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Thibeaut appreciates and honors the history and culture as well as people. Very humble, kind, happy and interesting guide. He was energetic and joyful and positive!!
Transport
Lots of walking to burn calories 😂😂
Paris Dinner Cruise
Paris Dinner Cruise
Paris

Perfect location of table near window!! Thank you!

Quality of Experience
Excellent food, important sites!
Food
Loved the escargot
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fun waiter!
Transport
Beautiful and serene boat!
Transfer from Paris hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
France

Both transfers were on time, helpful, spacious!!

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Very friendly
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Service oriented
Transport
Clean, spacious
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Ambre-Marie Miailhes
Local specialist in Marseille | Replied on Dec 29, 2022

Dear Liana,

Thank you so much for your heart-warming review and pictures!
I really appreciated creating your dream trip to Paris. We work indeed with incredible local guides and suppliers on-site who are always joyful to share their knowledge of our culture and destinations.

I'm so glad you enjoyed this family experience!

Thank you for trusting our agency.
Best,
Ambre-Marie

I only requested a ballon ride in Loire Valle...
France | Oct 24 - Oct 31, 2022

Alex
Alex G.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2022
I only requested a ballon ride in Loire Valley, going to three cities in France for 8 days, traveling by train between cities, with the final stop in Paris. The local specialist set up the rest. We had many excursion experiences with locals. Hotels were always within walking distance to everything. We enjoyed all, especially the surprising and amazing dinner river cruise, at night, in Paris, on the last day. Read more

I only requested a ballon ride in Loire Valley, going to three cities in France for 8 days, traveling by train between cities, with the final stop in Paris. The local specialist set up the rest. We had many excursion experiences with locals. Hotels were always within walking distance to everything. We enjoyed all, especially the surprising and amazing dinner river cruise, at night, in Paris, on the last day.

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel Baume
Paris

This hotel was in a lively area. Concierge was very helpful and accommodating.

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Le Manoir Saint Thomas
Amboise

This place was within a block of everything. Loved it.

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Villa Victor Louis
Bordeaux
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms had very musty, overpowering scent that stopped up or heads. We were in two rooms, bottom floor, and the interior was worse, regarding the moldy smell. But that was our only complaint.
Activity Reviews
Paris Dinner Cruise
Paris Dinner Cruise
Paris

The perfect way to cap off your stay in Paris. On a previous trip, I did a river cruise, without dinner, and there’s no comparison.

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Food
Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Loire Valley
Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Loire Valley
Amboise
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Transfer from Paris hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
France
A Day in Le Marais: Cheese Shop, Museums, & Market
A Day in Le Marais: Cheese Shop, Museums, & Market
Paris
Free Day in Bordeaux
Free Day in Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Loire Valley: Châteaux de Chambord & Chenonceau guided tour & Wine tasting
Loire Valley: Châteaux de Chambord & Chenonceau guided tour & Wine tasting
France
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bordeaux gourmet & wine experience with a local
Bordeaux gourmet & wine experience with a local
Bordeaux
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Local specialist: Ambre-Marie Miailhes
Ambre-Marie
Ambre-Marie Miailhes
Local specialist in Marseille | Replied on Nov 02, 2022
Bonjour Alex, Thank you very much for your feedback! Working with local suppliers and charming accommodations partners is important to us so that our travelers can really experience the french Art de Vivre!
I'm glad to read that you appreciate your personalized itinerary through Bordeaux and its wine region, or with breathtaking sceneries in the Loire Valley (and there is no better way to admire them than from a hot air balloon!). I can guess that spending family quality time in Paris to... Read more

Bonjour Alex,

Thank you very much for your feedback!

Working with local suppliers and charming accommodations partners is important to us so that our travelers can really experience the french Art de Vivre!
I'm glad to read that you appreciate your personalized itinerary through Bordeaux and its wine region, or with breathtaking sceneries in the Loire Valley (and there is no better way to admire them than from a hot air balloon!). I can guess that spending family quality time in Paris to end the journey was a pleasure! :)

Do not hesitate to contact us again if you wish to discover other beautiful French regions and why not recommend us to your friends and family.

Kind regards,
Ambre

Tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley
France | Sep 18 - Oct 2, 2022

Elizabeth
Elizabeth F.
Burlington, VT | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2022
Very positive experience. Glad we stayed in Honfleur. Accommodations were overall very good. One quirky place in St. Malo. The hosts in each place were welcoming.
Several places had very narrow spiral stairs so it wouldn’t fit for those less agile as you needed to carry your own suitcase. Sedric was our guide for Normandy. He was full of knowledge, patient and kind. He kept us on schedule to hear taps at the American cemetery. Visit to the vineyard and wine tasting was delightful. Jean... Read more

Very positive experience. Glad we stayed in Honfleur. Accommodations were overall very good. One quirky place in St. Malo. The hosts in each place were welcoming.
Several places had very narrow spiral stairs so it wouldn’t fit for those less agile as you needed to carry your own suitcase. Sedric was our guide for Normandy. He was full of knowledge, patient and kind. He kept us on schedule to hear taps at the American cemetery. Visit to the vineyard and wine tasting was delightful. Jean Pierre was very knowledgeable and outgoing. The Sixt car rental went smoothly and nice driving Peugeot.

Hotel Reviews
Maison Angelus
Saint-Malo

This was the most difficult place we stayed. The husband of Christina’s, Julio, greeted us in his very cluttered entryway with many do nots. With their items on the narrow stairs, managing the suitcases was difficult. Julio would complain we shut the doors too loudly and with his room next to our friends, their “white noise” to sleep led him to lecture us the next t morning that she had used her hairdryer all night. Christina was very friendly. Breakfast was the most modest of any place we stayed. I will say the location was fantastic.

Authenticity & Character
Claustrophobic
Location
Near good restaurants and the beach walk to old town.
Staff
See above
Cleanliness & Comfort
See above
Le Domaine de Bayeux
Bayeux

This was a beautiful place near town but not right in the tourist traffic. The old hotel made for a cozy place for breakfast. We stayed in the newer very modern rooms with porch. Loved it.

Authenticity & Character
See above
Location
Near but not in town.
Staff
All very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
See above
La Villa Garenne
Vannes

Very best breakfast that we had anywhere

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful rooms decorated with themes.
Location
Right on the edge of the old town.
Staff
Very willing to chat with you
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full-day Tour of D-Day Sites
Full-day Tour of D-Day Sites
Bayeux

See my notes at the beginning of this survey

Quality of Experience
See my notes at the beginning of this
Transport
Safe driver
Transfer from Paris hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
France

Because our plane to Montreal left was rescheduled to a later time we wanted a later transport to the airport. It took four days, two texts and one phone call to get an answer.

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Local specialist: Ambre-Marie Miailhes
Ambre-Marie
Ambre-Marie Miailhes
Local specialist in Marseille | Replied on Oct 06, 2022

Bonjour Elizabeth,

I'm glad to read that you had a wonderful experience with your friends in France! It was a pleasure for me to design a personalized 15 days program. We take good care of selecting charming accommodations, passionate guides, and sympathetic partners.

Thank you for your detailed comments, that's very helpful for us!
A bientôt in France!

Ambre-Marie