We had a lovely trip to France planned by Liz...
France
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Jul 12 - Jul 18, 2026
We had a lovely trip to France planned by Liz and the rest of the team! We appreciate all their knowledge, input, and recommendations provided.
Hotel Reviews
This was our favorite hotel. Amazing service (everyone was so kind and helpful with anything we could possibly need); they even upgraded us to a suite on their top floor when we returned on our last night. The location is fantastic, beds are very comfy, lovely bathrooms, great breakfast, GREAT A/C. Cannot say enough good things. This is where we will stay when we return to Paris.
Personally recommended by Liz and we get the hype! It's quaint, the host is personable, it's the perfect place to get an authentic taste of Provencal life. Dinners were lovely, the pool was a welcome break after our morning activities, and the team is so kind. A couple of things to note-we felt that our stay was uncomfortable due to the heat and mosquitoes. Our room on the top floor stayed warm throughout our stay and we were hesitant to open our window for better ventilation as there are lots of mosquitoes outside. We did mention this to the host, but nothing was done to address it, so we just adjusted for our 3-night stay. At other times of the year we can see how this would be the perfect stay, but during the summer it's a little tough. We also felt some of the pricing wasn't the most transparent. Although there is a sign by the front desk outlining cost of dinners, snacks, wine, etc., we noticed that when we requested a glass of wine during meals, we were poured very large pours that ultimately cost us the entire bottle (even if we weren't interested in this much). Just small things that gave us pause.
Activity Reviews
Rally enjoyed this experience! Informative, included excellent wines and cheeses.
This was our favorite activity of the trip. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, kind enough to alter our plan for the day to work around the rough afternoon heat without us prompting him, and he noticed we enjoyed shopping at the small villages and took us to another for our last stop! He even offered to drop us off directly at our accommodation at the end of the day, rather than at the Tourism office. We really appreciated his thoughtfulness.
An enjoyable afternoon, our guide was very knowledgeable, we went to two wineries.
Excellent private tour of the Louvre highlights. Our guide was very informative!
I’m thrilled that Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal was such a standout. Their team is exceptional, and it’s wonderful to hear how warmly they welcomed you—especially with the suite upgrade on your final night. The comfort, location, breakfast, and A/C are all part of what makes this property such a gem, and I’m so glad it felt like the perfect Paris home base for you. I’m also happy that Bastide de Bellegarde offered the charm, authenticity, and hospitality we hoped it would. Their... Read more