Well Done KimKim!
France
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Apr 29 - May 6, 2026
Communication with Mathilde was very good start to finish. Michael our transport guru was good with text msgs so we knew what to expect. Our drivers all prompt & dependable. Sabastien in Paris went above & beyond to make sure we were safe & understood how train travel works in Europe. Emilee in Dijon had a very luxurious comfy car to pick us up in. Our hotels all had great locations, helpful staff; very nice breakfasts. Customers need to know that a sofa sleeper bed is not a good choice, if you can avoid it. Our e-bike trip in Beaune with Mathilda was a highlight. Highly recommend! Chateau de Pape & all day tour was all very good, but made for a very long day. The Pope’s palace in Avignon was not worth a visit IMO. More spectacular from the outside. Awesome location choices for our chocolate/pastry tour in Paris with R.T. Loved all the small shops she brought us to. I would choose a different guide though.
Hotel Reviews
Location: good for walking anywhere. Staff: excellent. Cleanliness: top notch. Rooms: well appointed-love that Wi does open to the grassy courtyard. The courtyard was lovely to sit & have a coffee or glass of wine. The hotel bar was a nice surprise. Highly recommend.
Location: couldn’t be better for walking. Staff: excellent. Rooms: well appointed; clean. Windows open to the outside which I loved. Water bottle in fridge very nice feature. Hallways tight, dim; tired in appearance. Breakfast area: I cant say enough good about the service & food. Very enjoyable.
Location: Very good for walking or using metro. Staff: Welcoming & informative when you ask. Rooms: Triple rm was tight for x3 adults but, well appointed. Very nice bathrm set up. Small balcony with chairs-a highlight. Our daily maid service was exceptional. Breakfast area: a pleasant surprise. Didn’t know what to expect in the basement & found a lovely setting with a nice variety of food items & beverages. I enjoyed the lounge area atmosphere. I would recommend this hotel.
Activity Reviews
We can not say enough good about Mathilda our guide! So knowledgeable about the vineyards & the community. This was a highlight of our France trip. What an awesome activity~Peter made sure our bikes were right for us & we had what we needed b4 starting AND he sells wine at his bike shop?!? Love it! The bikes do have pañier bags on the back so no need for backpacks.
Our guide, Joanna (? Yellow hat) was very informative & moved at a good pace. The scenery & stops amazing. The full day tour is very long though & you do return to Avignon for lunch. Be aware. You will see great views though.
Hi Carol,
Merci beaucoup for this amazing review! I'm glad you had a fantastic girls' trip to France and enjoyed the tours. I will make sure each provider, driver and guide hears about it too :) Provence and Burgundy are highlights and the bike tour is an amazing way to visit the regions. And I note your feedback about the Pope Palace as well.
I wish you all the best in your future travels!
Best,
Mathilde & the team