
Isabelle Voute
After working a few years in a 5-star hotel on the East Coast of the United States, then in London for three years, I returned to Lyon, where I worked as an Executive Assistant for more than 10 years. This high-pressure role conditioned me to have a deep understanding for precision and excellence which is also essential in my current job. I now live on a ridge in the Beaujolais countryside, a place I love for the richness of the landscapes and the friendliness of the locals.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I work on creating wonderful trips in my beloved country France but also in other countries of Western Europe (such as the Netherlands, UK, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, etc.). My passion is proposing unique food and wine experiences."
How did you get involved in travel?
"Since I was a kid, I always liked travelling all over the world for fun! Also part of my previous job as Executive assistant for a US based company was booking and planning professional travels. I realized that I would even enjoying more working in the tourism industry by helping travelers discovering all great places we have in France and surroundings countries!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Discovering the islands of New Caledonia as a local: between the authenticity of the numerous tribes and the waters with breathtaking colors! New Caledonia is a little-known part of France, located in the South Pacific, with exceptional biodiversity and a very complex history. A paradise on Earth!"
Featured trips & expertise

Explore London & Paris - 10 Days
Get ready for 10 action-packed days in two of Europe's most romantic capital cities: London and Paris. You'll experience the major sights on walking tours, from Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to the River Seine and the Louvre. You'll even ascend to the Eiffel Tower's top floor and marvel at views that stretch out to the horizon. The best thing about this itinerary is that it includes scheduled tours while also giving you ample time to explore these historic cities on your own.

Cultural & Culinary Trip from Paris to Provence - 11 Days
There's no need to choose between cultural sightseeing and gourmet tours on a trip to France — this 11-day tour offers both! Starting in Paris and ending up on the French Riviera, this exciting itinerary leads you through top museums, historic landmarks, colorful markets, and gourmet food shops in destinations like Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Cannes, and Nice. Admire paintings at the Louvre, take a Provençal cooking class, boat around the coves of Calanques National Park, and wander around the oldest quarters of medieval villages. This enticing trip plan has it all!

Classic Brittany: Saint-Malo & Quimper - 5 Days
Escape to one of France's most beguiling regions on this 5-day jaunt through coastal Brittany. A direct train ride from Paris takes you to the atmospheric walled city of Saint-Malo, where you'll sample local delicacies like crêpes and oysters and immerse yourself in Breton culture. Continue to the elegant resort of Dinard, explore the sweeping white sand beaches of Concarneau, then turn inland from the wild Brittany coast to end your journey among the half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets of Quimper.

Best Things to Do in the Loire Valley
Known for its wine and imposing chateaus, France's Loire Valley gives you those quintessential French vibes and experiences, with rolling hills dotted with fairytale-like castles and endless vineyards stretching across the region. Visit Leonardo da Vinci's mansion, sip on organic wine, cycle between chateaus, take a hot air balloon ride above the landscape, and discover humble villages, all within one compact area.

How Many Days Should You Spend in the French Riviera?
With two days to spend in the French Riviera, stick to a couple of key destinations, like Cannes and Nice or Saint-Tropez. You can add some time sailing around islands or hiking in the Alps if you have three to five days, and if you have around a week, detour to Provence. Travelers with ten or more days to spend have lots of options, whether you want to slow down and experience the region at a slower pace or add it on to a wide-ranging trip around France. Read on for advice on how many days to spend on the French Riviera.

Best Time of Year to Visit the French Riviera
The French Riviera is a true pleasure to visit at any time of year. Spring and summer are preferable if you're looking for the classic resort experience: even though you'll encounter festival crowds and vacationers left and right, you'll enjoy beautiful beach weather. Fall is quieter and rainier, though early fall is still great for swimming in the Mediterranean. And winter is mild in the region, with few crowds, save for the tourist influx around Christmas and Carnaval. Read on for more information about the best time of year to visit the French Riviera.
Recent trip reviews for Isabelle
Spectacular time in Chamonix
France
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Jul 14 - Jul 17, 2022

Having never been to the French Alps before, our KimKim specialist helped put together an itinerary that matched our interests and desire to be more active. The mountains of Chamonix are absolutely stunning and we very much enjoyed this mountain town that is easy to walk around for food, shopping, and staging our adventures without a rental car.
The two-day pass for the gondolas allowed us to quickly on day one enjoy the striking beauty of the mountains and how awe-inspiring the views are... read more
Family Adventures in France
France
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Jul 17 - Jul 28, 2022

We had a terrific time in France thanks to kimkim!
Isabelle was terrific to work with in the planning phase of the trip, and Joel helped us finalize details and offered us valuable on-the-ground support when we needed it. We loved our stay in Paris at the Baum Hotel that Isabelle recommended. It was in a great location, the breakfasts were delicious, and the staff was tip-top. Our excursions were excellent -- though the heat caused some members of our party to pass on a few of the planned... read more
Northern France Loop
France
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Jul 10 - Jul 21, 2022
Absolutely had a great trip, from the moment we arrived in Paris we were on the move. Paris was great and we got to see everything on our itinerary (Catacombs, Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise). Seine Cruise was highlight of the first day as we took the boat in the evening and got to see all the local Parisians out on the banks enjoying a chat as well as the restaurants and bars going live. Veronique, our host in the Loire Valley B&B LeMoulin du Bourg, doubled as our tour guide as well, she was... read more
Love them!
France
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Jun 28 - Jul 16, 2022
The whole team was very cooperative and great Always got back to me in time to renegotiate certain things I wanted to adjust in the trip (not that there were many) the whole plans were done beautifully. I would definitely work with them again because there’s more to see!!
Thanks again for a lovely time Joel and Isabelle
Itemized bill not received.
France
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Jun 23 - Jul 4, 2022
While the rooms were fine, I never received from Isabel a list of what it was we paid for. The total bill was $1785. I would appreciate your company sending me an itemization of charges. read more
After 3 great experiences, this one wasn't the same
France
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Jun 23 - Jul 4, 2022
We used kimkim to travel to Croatia, Greece, and Italy (separate times), prior to using kimkim for a 12-day trip with family to France. Isabelle had positive reviews, so we started our booking processes with her. We were traveling with a 14-year-old, 87-year-old on a walker, and three relatively spry adults and so I made sure to carefully articulate that with Isabelle up front and reiterate often. We were also spending four days with family, requiring no hotels or scheduling on her part for... read more
Not a Full-Service Travel Agency
France
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May 26 - May 30, 2022
I worked with Isabelle on a 5 day trip to Cognac & Épernay, France for me, my husband, and two friends. I was confident in her planning until we arrived in France. Based on my experience, I would not recommend booking a trip through kimkim and here's why:
Sloppy planning: Three of the five nights of the trip, we discovered that we'd paid for a hotel room that should not have been booked. Initially five of us were traveling, but a couple of weeks before departure one person in our group... read more

Hello Keya,
I am very surprised by your words, so let me take a minute to respond.
First of all I never heard from you while you were in France despite the phone number we provide in case of problem.
Regarding the cancellation of your friend, I did cancel the extra room and remove it from the total balance of the trip. Maybe the hotel did not cancel the room but we did not charge you for it.
Regarding the suggestion to go to Mercier House in Epernay, it was suggested by Moet… I guess you... read more
Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam
France
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May 26 - Jun 4, 2022

Isabelle put together a fantastic trip for us. It was a great mix of guided tours and museum visits on our own. The accomidations selected were nice and centrally located to each of the city centers of Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. While we are usually a Hilton family, it was nice to stay in two boutique properties and then one hilton property on our trip. Great variety.
Our guides Gregori and Sarah were amazing. Gregori expertly guided us around Versailles and Sarah showed us... read more

Bonjour John!
Thank you for your nice review! It has been a pleasure to plan with you this great trip to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam! I wish you a great summer!
A bientôt!
Best,
Isabelle
The perfect 40th wedding anniversary trip to France
France
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May 17 - May 29, 2022
The perfect 40th wedding anniversary trip to France!
Isabelle was incredible - patient with us as we worked through every detail of our trip, responsive when we ran into a snag, thoughtful in arranging both transportation and hotels that exceeded our expectations. Every request was met! At the end of a long day how wonderful it was to seamlessly check in to our hotel or walk to a fabulous restaurant all arranged in advance by Isabelle.
We thoroughly enjoyed an emotionally moving tour... read more

Bonjour Susan!
It was a pleasure planning this trip with you! And this year beeing very busy in France, I am so happy that everything was planned such in details upon your wishes! Make life easier :)!
I wish you a great summer and hope to help you planning an other trip in the future!
Best,
Isabelle
We had such an incredible time in France. Is...
France
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May 26 - Jun 5, 2022
We had such an incredible time in France. Isabelle was highly accommodating in our booking needs and we ended up with a near perfect itinerary. Every excursion was something we had no idea of what to expect, and we always left feeling quite impressed. We had just the right amount of time of self-exploration and leisure time with structured activities. My wife and I could simply focus on ourselves. It was much needed and want to thank Isabelle and rest of the kimkim team for the... read more

Bonjour Sunil!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and thank you for your great words!
It is always nice to hear travellers enjoying their trip!
I wish you a great summer to come and always here to help you for future trips in France or Europe!
Best,
Isabelle
Isabella was 1000% spot on with every detail ...
France
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May 11 - May 18, 2022
Isabella was 1000% spot on with every detail planned. I traveled with my mom and daughter to Paris and every day was perfectly planned. Isabella went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. An example...we went to a wine and cheese pairing at a cheese shop. I briefly mentioned I was curious the wines they would be pairing cheese with as I am a wine enthusiast. I didnt make a big thing of it but was curious. When we arrived to the event, the host handed me a paper with the... read more

Hello Stacey!
Thank you for this review! It was a pleasure for me and Trip My France to organize this trip for you, your mum and daughter!
I hope we'll have the opportunity to work with you on another trip in the future!
A bientôt!
Best,
Isabelle
Its been 2 weeks since we have got home from ...
France
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May 7 - May 18, 2022
Its been 2 weeks since we have got home from our holiday in France and we are both still on cloud 9 from our experience there. The whole trip seemed to strike a perfect balance seeing a little from different areas. A little of the mediterranean, a little country in the medieval town of Avignon to ending in Paris. Dream trip and we couldn't be happier. Isabelle was great and so easy to work with. She's responsive and knows how to navigate around budgets and individual tastes with grace and patience.
We will be dreaming of this trip for YEARS to come!!
many many thanks
M&S Morneau

Bonjour Stéphanie!
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review about your trip to beautiful France. We were happy to make you discover the French Riviera, Provence and Paris!
All the best and à bientôt in France!
Isabelle
Our trip from Brussels to France was terrific...
France
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Apr 2 - Apr 20, 2022
Our trip from Brussels to France was terrific. The itinerary was very doable with different things and tours each day and attention to helping us get from train to hotel and to place as well as to care rental. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and the advice we received from Isabelle. The guides and transfers were handled by folks that Isabelle knew and had worked with previously so we were very comfortable with each.
Our only suggestion is to have a bit more information on the road book... read more

Hello Madelyn!
Thank you for this review! It was a pleasure for me and Trip My France to organize this trip for you.
Thanks for your feedback concerning the partners involved in the success of your experience as this information is very precious and allows us to provide quality services to our travelers.
I hope we'll have the opportunity to work with you on another trip in the future!
A bientôt!
Best,
Isabelle
Enjoyed our small group tours that were set u...
France
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Sep 18 - Oct 6, 2021
Enjoyed our small group tours that were set up for us by Isabelle with the Local independent tour guides

Hello Lucia!
Thanks for your trust and your feedback!
I will be happy to see you maybe another time in France!
A bientôt!
Isabelle
Isabelle is Amazing
France
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Sep 18 - Oct 6, 2021
Isabelle did an amazing job at putting a memorable trip together for us. Everything went so smooth. The hotels were excellent everywhere. Can't say enough about the wonderful private tours, all the guides were 1st class.
Isabelle took all our requests, wishes and even apprehensions into account when helping us plan the trip. Everything was well timed, we never felt rushed and had plenty of time to really experience the places we visited.
Had the trip of our dreams. Merci Beaucoup!

Bonjour Josephine!
Thanks very much for your feedback and kind comments.
I wish you a healthy and lovely end of the year and à bientôt for a new adventure in France :)!
Best regards,
Isabelle
Wow! Experience of a Lifetime
France
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Aug 31 - Sep 9, 2021

Such an amazing thing to get to take in some of the most famous places and experiences in Paris! We spent 10 whirlwind but incredible days exploring all that Paris has to offer! Absolutely loved the Seine dinner cruise, Monets Garden, Versailles, the Louvre, Sacre Couer, Montmartre was an adorable village, and so much more! The food, pastries and wine and pretty much everything we ate and drank was amazing! Even at the tiny sidewalk cafes. We did a walking food tour that was a blast and... read more

Thank you Tracey and Stephen for this review! It was a pleasure for me and Trip My France to organize this trip for you.
Thank you for your feedbacks, it's definitely essential for us to have these comments (both positive or negative), that help us to control, maintain and improve the quality of our services and suppliers (guides, drivers, hotels...).
A bientôt!
Isabelle
Isabelle is a STAR!
France
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Aug 14 - Aug 20, 2021

This was a great trip! Isabelle was able to pull this together for us very last minute and she did not disappoint! We loved the itinerary and thought it the perfect getaway! Thank you!

Thank you Sara and Mark for this great comment and happy that you enjoyed your trip to France!
We will be happy to host you again in France or Europe! I wish you a great end of the summer!
A bientôt!
Isabelle