Pros! Amazing trip, planned by locals.
France
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Jul 8 - Jul 21, 2025
Sebastian did a wonderful job of planning a trip to France for my husband and I! We had a tall order: travel across the country in less than 2 weeks, without breaking the bank or exhausting ourselves. We didn’t know where to start, or what to see. Sebastian expertly curated an incredible itinerary: we explored stunning chateaus, had insightful city tours with locals, wandered through charming towns, learned to bake classic french pastries, and so much more. The kimkim process made arranging this easy: we had a live chat, and could drop questions into it and have answers within hours. In fact, Kimkim had provided the second revision of our proposed itinerary before the other travel company we had contacted even answered our first email. The speed and clarity was unmatched! Unfortunately we had some last-minute disruptions to our vacation plans due to work conflicts, requiring a complete shift in our vacation dates. The kimkim team handled it easily, and was able to rebook our vacation on the new dates with minimal changes. They’re real pros: everything was conveniently arranged for us, we just had to show up. However, we were not “on our own” once we got there: Sebastian and his colleagues were easily within reach on whatsapp, there to help us navigate our trip and answer any questions we had. Some would call this a trip of a lifetime, but it was so good I hope we can do something like it again!
Hotel Review
After a long drive, we were worried we would get to our hotel late and not know where to go get dinner. No need to worry! When we checked in and mentioned we were hungry, the lady at the hotel made a swift phone call and scored us reservations at a nearby restaurant. It was one of the best meals of my life! The area around the hotel was also spectacular, with a new perfectly picturesque scene around every corner. Our only regret is we were only there for one night.
Activity Reviews
Everything about this day was fantastic: the beautiful chateau’s, friendly and knowledgeable guide, and perfect balance of walking and relaxing. I learned a ton, but our guide never made it seem like we were “just another group” or like we were following a script. She had a genuine passion for the history, her country, and sharing it with travelers. Highly recommend!
If you really want to see Marseilles, then tour it with a local: you won’t be disappointed! You will see quaint winding alleys, with a stunning juxtaposition of historic landmarks adjacent to modern murals. I never would have known where to turn on my own, and would have missed out on learning about the deep history which defines the city.
As if learning to make croissant wasn’t already fun enough, the class was hosted in what felt like an underground wine cellar converted into a baking studio. It was a really unique and cool location!
