Wonderful 1 month in France
France
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Apr 30 - May 29, 2025
Wonderful 1 month in France
Hotels were great, almost all guide were excellent, train connections all great except when the rails were covered with a landslide after a huge rainstorm. Nathalie called to let us know she was making alternate plans for us before we even knew there was a problem. Speaking better than normal French certainly helped, but everyone was very welcoming and gracious. Some minor things for the future: if you are leaving the hotel super early, don't include breakfast in the room charge, when staying in 2 different hotels in Paris the driver went to the first one instead when taking us to the train, the guide in the Camargue spoke almost no English which frustrated my wife (we didn't know it was French Mother's Day so the regular guide was not available). Some unforgettable experiences like the huge hail storm while with our private guide in the Louvre and while driving through the towns and mountains around Carcassonne we picked up a monk walking alone by the road who then gave us a private tour of the abbey.
Hotel Reviews
Loved the rooftop room and the chic breakfast. Neighborhood was full of great restaurants and easy to get to the metro. Quiet little cup de sac, but only a block from the boulevard. Easy walk to Place des Vosges.
I absolutely loved our stay at the Hotel de la Cite in Carcassonne. The breakfast there was the best we had during the entire trip. It was definitely worth paying for. The comfortable atmosphere and excellent service made it my favorite accommodation of the trip.
L'Estelle en Camargue in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer was a lovely place with a great dinner. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating. The only downside was its remote location, requiring us to rely on their driving service to get around. Fortunately, the wait for pickups was minimal, but it was still something to be aware of.
Dear Steve,
First of all I want to thank you and Jane for your trust and I am happy to read that you enjoyed this third France journey with us and you 've returned with new, unforgettable memories !
I wish you the best !
regards
Nathalie