From St Malo to a full experinece
France | Dec 13 - Dec 20, 2023

Paul
Paul M.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

This was our first experience using KimKim.com for travel arrangements. The process was extremely simple with great communication with Mathilde. We gave Mathilde dates and the key destination of St Malo we wished to visit, and she created a fabulous trip allowing us to experience Western France and Paris.
Starting in Tours on our way to St Malo she booked a fabulous dinner at Casse-Caillox and an unexpected gem with a visit to Chateau de Chenonceau.
The hotel booking in St Malo allowed us to be close but not in the tight quarters of the walled city. It was also adjacent to the wall allowing for views as the tide receded and the expansive beach was revealed.
The train ride to Paris put us in the center of town, making it simple to get to the hotel that was, once again, in a great location for the excursions she planned for us to the Eiffel tower and Versailles.
We are already looking forward to our next trip to Europe with Mathilde's help.

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel Monterosa - Astotel
Paris

Wonderful staff and amenities but the rooms thermostat did not seem to control any temperature or fan speed.

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Escale Oceania Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Best Western Plus l'Artist Hotel
Tours
Authenticity & Character
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Activity Reviews
Skip the line Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets
Skip the line Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets
Paris

Must see attraction that was made easy with the advance tickets. Foggy evening was the only detraction from the visit.

A Half Day Trip From Paris to Versailles Palace & Gardens
A Half Day Trip From Paris to Versailles Palace & Gardens
Paris

Skipping the line was well worth it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chateau de Chenonceau Loire Valley Castle - Entrance Tickets
Chateau de Chenonceau Loire Valley Castle - Entrance Tickets
France

Hidden gem outside of Tours with amazing history.

Quality of Experience
Private guide Literary Walking Tour
Private guide Literary Walking Tour
Paris

Roberto was an amazing guide with immense knowledge of the literary history of the area.

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Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Dec 28, 2023

Bonjour Paul and Carol,
Thank you so much for this fantastic review about your dream trip to Saint Malo, it was a real pleasure to welcome you here and I look forward to hearing from you about your next trip here!
I wish you all the best and a wonderful Holiday season!
Mathilde