Beau Voyage

Audrey, our KimKim planner, did an amazing job of filling our week long trip to France with all the sites we asked to visit. Paris, Normandy, Mount Saint Michele.
From the time we arrived at the airport to the time we left. Every detail was such an easy task! Hotel bookings, event tickets and transportation.
Thank you for making our trip stress free!

Audrey was easy to work with, prompt in her responses and adaptable to our needs. Our private tour in the Camargue was a highlight of the trip. Alex was enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable. Le Negresco in Nice was extraordinary and worth the extra expense. Our private driver from Arles to Nîmes was so kind. He gave us a tour of Nîmes, the Jardin du Fountain, while we waited to pick up our rental car. The flexibility in our itinerary allowed for lots of exploring on our own which was important to us.

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Volver

13200

Authenticity & Character

Lovely staff, good breakfast, clean spacious rooms.

Location

The location is good for walking the town but too loud for sleeping.

Staff

Very helpful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean room, comfortable bed. Just loud due to location on main street

Boutique Hotel Cezanne

Aix-en-Provence

Authenticity & Character

Location

Request room off street.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room and bathroom were not clean. Live mouse in breakfast area.

Hotel Le Negresco

Nice

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Self-guided exploration of Aigues-Mortes and Safari in Camargue

France

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Hotel Review

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

Aix-en-Provence

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

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

Staff

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

Cleanliness & Comfort

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

Activity Reviews

Private Provençale Cooking Class & Lunch

Aix-en-Provence

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of the Bastide du Jas de Bouffan

Aix-en-Provence

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Transport

ignore—we furnished our own transport

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

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

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

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

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