Our French Experience
France
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Jun 16 - Jun 26, 2025
Everything planned by Sebastian went according to plan. The drivers for all of our transfers were always on time. The accommodations chosen by Sebastian were perfect! We especially enjoyed Domaine de la Tortinière outside of Tours. That was an exceptional experience for all of us. We had private guides who were wonderful, so accommodating and informative, as well as fun to be with: Marlene in Versailles, Camille for our day exploring the castles in the Loire Valley, and Emma, who guided us to the Normandy beaches. In Paris, we had a walking tour in Montmartre with Sensé, and that was very enjoyable.
We covered a lot of ground on this trip, from Paris to the Loire Valley, then on to Normandy, and spent one night in Mont St Michel, then back to Paris. Every detail planned by Sebastian made this trip à memorable one. Thank you Kimkim for your great service!
Hotel Reviews
This hotel was our very favorite! The staff was so welcoming and accommodating. Since we arrived on a very hot day, we loved having that beautiful pool at our disposal. We were a group of 7, 5 women and two teenage girls, and we all enjoyed our rooms and especially the breakfasts! They were exceptional! The hotel is outside of Tours, so a car is advisable. We did not rent a car, but we were able to Uber into Tours for dinner. We had a private guide who picked us up for our tour of the Royal Castle of Amboise, Clos Lucé and Chenonceau, and that was a great day.
This hotel in Bayeux is right in town, an excellent location to explore this beautiful Norman town. My only criticism is that we had booked a room for three people, but the room was very small. It had three twin beds, all in a row, and very little space to walk around or put our suitcases. If you need a room for three, I would check to see if they have a bigger accommodation. It really was tight for three adults. Otherwise, it is a lovely hotel. The breakfast was very good.
Activity Reviews
We had a private guide, Marlene, who picked us up at our Airb&b and drove us to Versailles. We had a half day tour which was excellent. Marlene was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour of the chateau and the gardens. She was so accommodating and friendly. We really enjoyed the experience.
This tour with Camille was wonderful! She drove us to Amboise, where we visited Leonardo Da Vinci’s home, Clos Lucé and the Royal Chateau. We then had a wine tasting, followed by a visit of Chenonceau castle. We loved our time with Camille because she was so friendly and informative. When we asked if she could take us to buy something to bring back to eat at our hotel at the end of our excursion, she was so willing to accommodate us. I highly recommend this tour with her.
We toured the beaches with Emma, and I highly recommend her. She drove us to Utah Beach, St Mère Eglise, where we toured the Airborne Museum, Point du Hoc, and the Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. She was so informative and gave us great insight to what occurred on those beaches. We all learned so much about DDay and we appreciated all her explanations. At the end of the tour, we were able to see the lowering of the flag while Taps was played, an emotional experience for sure.