Family Trip to France - One We'll Never Forget

France | May 27 - Jun 5, 2026

This hotel was really pretty and quaint. The only reason I gave this four stars and not five is that there were some hidden fees we were not aware of and the two single beds we requested were smashed together as one bed. But the location was great. Access to many nearby restaurants and boulangeries as well as the train. The hotel had AC (which is not common in Paris) and was quiet so we were able to get rest. The bathrooms were updated and very nice as well.

Hotel Suisse was a top notch location and had an excellent view. The complimentary breakfast was also very good and appreciated. The beds were comfortable and the AC worked well. The bathrooms felt a little old and were quite tiny. Some of the hotel staff outshined others. Overall, they were nice and accommodating as we had a bit of a snafu when we first arrived. The location was the best part of this hotel. The value wasn't great given the price we paid, however.

Loved seeing the Eiffel Tower at sunset. The tour guide was great but the tower was packed with people making it difficult to fully enjoy.

Ed was fantastic at sharing with us the details of Sainte-Chapelle and the Notre Dame. We learned a great deal about both locations and he shared other information for us as well. He was incredibly nice and took his time to explain the culture and meaning behind these buildings. He also was patient with us as we were still dealing with jet lag from arriving the previous day.

Our tour guide, Adam was simply amazing. We were the first family to reach the Mona Lisa. Adam was so much fun and taught us a lot in a short time. I would highly recommend requesting Adam. Go Team Adam!

Our tour guide did a great job setting us up with bicycles and also guiding us through Versailles. We saw a great deal and learned a lot. The palace tour was at the end, for which we were on our own and that part was crowded. But the biking part was super fun. We also got a tour of the town and a chance to visit the local shops and restaurants.

Ed was our tour guide and he was fantastic. Even went so far as to make us a lunch reservation outside a castle. He had a lot of knowledge and shared a great deal with us along the way. We saw three amazing places and got the back story for all of them. Definitely a highlight of our trip.

Super fun learning how to ride an e-bike as it was our first time. It really allowed us to see so much more. The only downside was our tour guide often got far ahead of us and it was hard to keep up at times. Despite this, he was very nice and knowledgeable. And it was still a nice time.

A fun few hours exploring Antibes and Cannes. We likely would not have gone to these towns otherwise so it was great to see these two other locations and get learn more about the local culture. We also were given some time to tour Cannes by ourselves. Our favorite of the two was Antibes. Very charming place. The tour guides were very nice and helpful as well.

This was an interesting experience. We did learn a lot about shopping in Paris on this trip. However, it did feel a bit awkward at times while the tour guide watched us shop at the places she showed us. My 18 year old daughter really loved it the most as she couldn't wait to see some of the shops of Paris.