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Audrey Benezech

I was born in the south of France, a region lulled by the mild climate and rich in different cultures and traditions.
This diversity is what I look for when I travel. These differences that make us so close when we take the time to meet.
Thus, authenticity, local cultures often allied in France to food and wine, architecture, history, landscapes are as many elements present in my daily life as during my stays abroad.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Passionate, I have always wanted my clients to live their stays as real experiences.
In addition to the must-see sites, each destination is rich in local culture and little-known treasures. It is these diversities that I strive to include in each program, in order to offer authentic and unforgettable stays.
I regularly visit the different regions of France in order to find new inspirations to offer to my clients.
Moreover, my attraction for quality accommodation, for charm and authenticity, has led me to look for various hotel structures in order to meet the precise expectations of travellers.
For more than 10 years now, it has always been a real pleasure to share my knowledge and expertise in order to create for each traveller a stay that suits him or her!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"After several trips to alpine resorts, the idea of going to work in Asia always present in my mind as I fell in love with Asia a long time ago, I responded to the announcement of a tour operator based in New Delhi.
Hired after various interviews, I left for Delhi where I learned the job of a tailor-made travel consultant and incoming agent as we were organising tailor-made trips to India.
After 2 years in India, I continued this experience in Switzerland and then in Paris for several years before deciding to become expert on France as destination.
Today I organize tailor-made trips for foreign clients wishing to discover France and I love to make these trips unforgettable experiences!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"If I had to name just one experience, I would choose my stay in Sumatra. Passionate about animals, meeting the Orangutangs was one of my dreams. So in 2016 I went alone to the Sumatra jungle to do one of the most difficult but also one of the most motivating trek of my life, and this dream became one of the most beautiful days of my life."

Audrey is part of the following groups: France Travel Agents, France Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Audrey

Magical Paris!
France | Nov 22 - Nov 26, 2024

Linda
Linda D.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2024
Excellent experience with Kim Kim. Audrey was always responsive in a timely manner, and we worked together to plan a great trip to Paris. She listened to my needs and planned the trip accordingly, My granddaughter loved the experiences , It was perfect! Our guide , Solene, was excellent and flexible to our needs. We all enjoyed our time with her. I will use Kim Kim again and refer my friends. Read more

Excellent experience with Kim Kim. Audrey was always responsive in a timely manner, and we worked together to plan a great trip to Paris. She listened to my needs and planned the trip accordingly, My granddaughter loved the experiences , It was perfect! Our guide , Solene, was excellent and flexible to our needs. We all enjoyed our time with her. I will use Kim Kim again and refer my friends.

Activity Reviews
Full day guided visit of Paris
Full day guided visit of Paris
Paris

It was very helpful having our guide meet us at our apartment in the Marais. Solene was frienfly, knowledgeable , on-time, and professional. We enjoyed her company and was very helpful snd flexible to meet our needs,

Quality of Experience
Communication was exellent with Audrey, our guide Solene, and the drivers. Everyone was professional and approachable.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
High level of communication and professionalism.
Transport
Good communication with emergency numbets. Drivers were in contact with me snd were very reliable.
Visit of the Eiffel Tower with access to the summit
Visit of the Eiffel Tower with access to the summit
Paris
Cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge
Cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge
Paris

Such a fun evening. Kimkim! A mistake was made with tge cate of tge fessrvstion, but Audrey handled fhat immediately.

Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris
Paris
Visit of Arc de Triomphe
Visit of Arc de Triomphe
Paris
Visit of Orsay Museum with audioguide
Visit of Orsay Museum with audioguide
Paris
Visit of Sainte-Chapelle
Visit of Sainte-Chapelle
Paris
Afternoon tea at Mariage Frères
Afternoon tea at Mariage Frères
Paris

Very expensive for what we received , would go back there gor fhe gift shop but not have tea there again..

Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Dec 03, 2024

Dear Linda,

Thank you for your feedback.
I am very happy you enjoyed your stay in Paris. I know how important it was for you, your daughter and your granddaughter to have a great time together.
I wish you all the best.
Audrey

Civilized, cultured snd terrific food
France | Nov 10 - Nov 15, 2024

Julie
Julie N.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024
The two highlights were the accommodations, food and town of Avignon similar. I was pleased with the former in Sete as well was very charming. Read more

The two highlights were the accommodations, food and town of Avignon similar. I was pleased with the former in Sete as well was very charming.

Hotel Review
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
Avignon

A beautiful historic building. Probably the best meal I had in France was in their dining room. I was lucky to walk into a watercolor exhibit in the same building. Avignon was magical.

Authenticity & Character
Historical and beautiful
Location
Within steps of the train station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom was not entirely clean
Activity Review
Guided visit of the Medieval city of Carcassonne
Guided visit of the Medieval city of Carcassonne
Carcassonne

Wonderful and very informative super interesting. The private tour was so nice after having done a tour with 24 people.

Quality of Experience
Guide was well-versed in the history of Carcassonne.
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Nov 19, 2024

Hi Julie.

Thank you for your feedback. I hope you had a lovely trip in Spain!
It was a real pleasure organizing this trip for you.
Best,
Audrey

I had a good experience with the majority of ...
France | Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2024

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Patricia P.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2024
I had a good experience with the majority of the trip; however, I felt that I was charged way too much for what we got. This included an airport pick up at CDG which from past experiences know should not have been over $100 euro, then the dinner in Paris was $320; transportation to train station to go to Reims was most likely about $75.00; train tickets to Reims $50; Tour in Reims for 2 $600; pick up in Reims to go the train station no more than $50; train tickets to Strasbourg $50; pick... Read more

I had a good experience with the majority of the trip; however, I felt that I was charged way too much for what we got. This included an airport pick up at CDG which from past experiences know should not have been over $100 euro, then the dinner in Paris was $320; transportation to train station to go to Reims was most likely about $75.00; train tickets to Reims $50; Tour in Reims for 2 $600; pick up in Reims to go the train station no more than $50; train tickets to Strasbourg $50; pick up at train station to take to the hotel $50; walking tour of Strasbourg $140; Alsace Day Tour $300; Half day wine tour $184 (this tour was not what it was described as it said we were going to have a walking tour of Obernai and that never happened); transportation to train $50; tickets to Paris $100: pick up at train station in Paris $75: ride from hotel to CDG $100; three nights hotels in Reims and Strasbourg $800. The most I come up with is $3,044 so in no way shape or form this should have been $6000. I feel that I was overcharged as all I described above is NOT worth $6000.

Hotel Reviews
Novotel Suites Reims Centre
REIMS, France

It was a decent hotel and very well located close to town.

Authenticity & Character
Authenticity & Character
Location
close to the town
Location
close to the town
Staff
They were not the most attentive people
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was clean and spacious
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel Gutenberg
Strasbourg

Staff was amazing and very helpful. Hotel located right in the middle of everything.

Authenticity & Character
Nice hotel with great staff and attention to detail
Location
Walkable everywhere in town
Staff
All staff was great!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dinner in a French home
Dinner in a French home
Paris

Thomas was a great host and prepared a nice 4 course meal. Had a great time with him. We were surprised just as he was that we never got the menu ahead of time.

Quality of Experience
Food
All of the dishes were great.
Excursion in the world of Champagne: visit of Veuve Clicquot and Reims with lunch
Excursion in the world of Champagne: visit of Veuve Clicquot and Reims with lunch
Reims

Radames was a great tour guide, very personable and knew his stuff.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Strasbourg food tour
Strasbourg food tour
Strasbourg

Florence was the absolute best guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Pearls of Alsace
The Pearls of Alsace
Strasbourg

Robin was a great and very thorough guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat ride - Strasbourg, 20 centuries of history
Boat ride - Strasbourg, 20 centuries of history
Strasbourg
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alsace wine excursion
Alsace wine excursion
Strasbourg

We were told it included a city tour and it never happened.

Quality of Experience
Wineries were not that great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Very uncomfortable as they were 8 people and majority were not skinny.
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Oct 22, 2024
Dear Patricia, Thank you for your feedback. I have taken note of your disappointment at not being able to visit Obernai and also regarding the excursion in the Alsatian villages. I am sorry that these experiences did not meet your expectations. From mid-August until your arrival on October 1st, I made myself available to work on your itinerary. We had numerous exchanges (158), and phone calls, both during the week and on Sundays. I worked on five different programs and conducted extensive... Read more

Dear Patricia,

Thank you for your feedback. I have taken note of your disappointment at not being able to visit Obernai and also regarding the excursion in the Alsatian villages. I am sorry that these experiences did not meet your expectations. From mid-August until your arrival on October 1st, I made myself available to work on your itinerary. We had numerous exchanges (158), and phone calls, both during the week and on Sundays. I worked on five different programs and conducted extensive research to best meet your expectations.
Additionally, my associate Lucie and I made ourselves available daily throughout your stay.

Additionally, Kim Kim has many benefits for the traveller too. They provide a platform that includes a safe payment system so that your payment and information are safeguarded at all times, they create a product that is easy for travellers to interact with and produce easy-to-follow itineraries that showcase beautifully and accurately the offering from the specialist (us!), lastly, they are available to assist travellers in the case that there is an issue with the specialist before, during, or after the trip.

I am sure you appreciate the time spent on your request and the benefits made available through Kim Kim.

Kind regards,
Audrey

Beauty and adventure in Paris and the South of France
France | Jun 19 - Jul 1, 2024

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Diane H.
Champaign, IL | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2024
Our trip to Paris and the South of France was packed with beautiful sites and fun adventures. My favorites were the trip to Giverny to see Monet's garden, the e-bike tour through the Provence region with our excellent guide, Roman, and the day-trip to the Loire Valley to visit 3 castles. Read more

Our trip to Paris and the South of France was packed with beautiful sites and fun adventures. My favorites were the trip to Giverny to see Monet's garden, the e-bike tour through the Provence region with our excellent guide, Roman, and the day-trip to the Loire Valley to visit 3 castles.

Hotel Reviews
Marseille Penthouse
Marseille

Great outdoor spaces. Bright interior and beautiful views of the sea. Nice to have an elevator with private access to the apartment.

Authenticity & Character
Bright and clean. Nothing super fancy but comfortable furniture and beds.
Location
Park right across the road. Cafes and a small grocery store very close by.
Staff
Our host checked in on us almost daily and answered the few questions that I had. She definitely cared that we had a good stay.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Du Ministere
Paris

We were 4 people in a lofted room, with the king bed up a narrow set of stairs and the bathroom and sofa-bed on the lower level. The sofa bed was not very comfortable so we ended up putting the mattress on the floor. The air conditioning was not working properly, despite several phone calls to the front desk and a hotel clerk coming to try to adjust it. We slept with windows open and it was still warm in the room for most of the night. Finally, the carpet was wet outside the bathroom door when we first arrived, which the clerk said was due to the shower overflowing (from the previous occupants?).

Authenticity & Character
Loved the breakfast
Location
Close to restaurants
Staff
Staff was friendly and tried to remedy the problems we were experiencing
Cleanliness & Comfort
Air-conditioning fixed, 2 regular beds for 4 people rather than a sofa-bed, and fix the shower so floor outside bathroom would not be wet
Saint Martin 339 Apartment
Paris

Spacious and a great location. Comfortable beds. Wonderful covered terrace for dining al fresco. The only thing to note is the 5 flights of spiral stairs that are required to access the apartment. It was not a problem for us (we definitely got our exercise in each day) but is something to note for those with mobility issues.

Authenticity & Character
Covered terrace, wood floors and built-in storage areas
Location
Close to 2 metro stations, surrounded by cafes and right by a small grocery store
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable beds
Activity Reviews
Visit of the Eiffel Tower and Seine river cruise
Visit of the Eiffel Tower and Seine river cruise
Paris
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
N/A We got to this activity via the metro
Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Paris

Fannie was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We enjoyed all the stops, especially the chocolates, jams and cheeses. Getting to pick our own dessert was also a treat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and knowledgeable
Visit of the Louvre museum
Visit of the Louvre museum
Paris
Quality of Experience
Day excursion by train to Giverny and visit of Monet’s Garden
Day excursion by train to Giverny and visit of Monet’s Garden
France

End of June is the ideal time to visit the gardens. So many flowers blooming!

Quality of Experience
Day Trip to Loire Valley Châteaux
Day Trip to Loire Valley Châteaux
Paris

It was a long day with a lot packed in, but very fun to see all 3 castles. Each one was special and unique in its own right. The architecture and the gardens, along with the history of the region and each castle was interesting and enjoyable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Philip was full of information and gave us some good stories and insights on the history of each place we visited.
Transport
Van was comfortable and it was nice that the group was small. It was nice that we stopped at a nice gas station with a bakery on the way.
Visit of City of Popes and Pont d'Avignon
Visit of City of Popes and Pont d'Avignon
France
Quality of Experience
Visit the Royal castle of Versailles
Visit the Royal castle of Versailles
France

Huge place. The inside is impressive but the gardens need equal time to explore.

Quality of Experience
Guided E-bike tour of Luberon
Guided E-bike tour of Luberon
France

Amazing scenery and fun adventure! Romain was an excellent guide that showed us all around the region - from lavender fields and other agricultural areas to villages and beautiful architectural structures. He tailored the day to our interests, which was a fantastic way to explore. From coffee and pastries in one village to exploring the countryside to eating lunch while overlooking the beautiful valley, we loved every minute of it! This was our group's favorite thing we did in our 2 weeks in France.

Quality of Experience
Having the day tailored to what we wanted to see was amazing. Loved the lavender fields as well as all the small villages
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Romain really made the day fun and interesting
Transport
E-bikes are fun and easy to ride
Visit of Carrières de Lumière & free time in Les Baux de Provence
Visit of Carrières de Lumière & free time in Les Baux de Provence
France

We enjoyed walking around the village, eating and shopping.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Overall, having a rental car is a burden for those not used to driving in France. We needed a larger car to accommodate our luggage and this was difficult to maneuver in the narrow streets and parking areas.
Full day kayaking in Marseille's Calanques
Full day kayaking in Marseille's Calanques
France

The kayaking experience was definitely only for the super-adventurous. It was more of a kayaking lesson, complete with how to load/unload the kayaks from the trailer, carry the kayaks down a flight of stairs to the water, how to skirt yourself into the kayak and also proper paddling techniques. Our guide tried very hard to instruct us and encourage us to be calm in the choppy water. We did get to spend an hour or so on a beach area eating lunch and that was fun and relaxing, but by the time we were headed our onto the water again, it was even windier and so our guide agreed we should head back. Overall, it was a bit more work than what we 4 women had anticipated.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit of The Catacombs of Paris
Visit of The Catacombs of Paris
Paris

Interesting to learn the history of the catacombs

Quality of Experience
Mediterranean cooking class
Mediterranean cooking class
Marseille

Fun to see where the ingredients come from. The group was a fun mix of people and we all learned a bit about cooking this special dish that originated in Marseille

Quality of Experience
Food
Appetizers and bread were great. Some in our group were not big fans of fish, so that made the main dish unsatisfying. Fresh fruit salad was excellent.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Half-day private cruise in Frioul archipelago
Half-day private cruise in Frioul archipelago
Marseille

Unfortunately it was a windy and cloudy day so the water was very rough getting out and especially coming back into the marina. We loved our guide, however, and we were confident in Marie’s abilities to safely get us around. She was great at telling us the history of the area and talking about the structures we were seeing. We got to snorkel while out in one of the calmer areas so that was a highlight.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide/captain. She was thoughtful in giving us rain jackets to wear to protect us from the sea spray.
Transport
Can't do anything about the weather, but Marie did well in maneuvering the boat even in less than ideal conditions
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Jul 09, 2024

Dear Diane, Naomi, Johanna and Sarah

I'm delighted that you had a pleasant stay. However, I note your negative feedback regarding the hotel in Paris and apologize that it did not meet your expectations; I will be contacting them.
As for kayaking, I understand the difficulty and challenge it can present, especially against the wind and possibly with rough seas.
For my part, it was a true pleasure to organize this trip. France still has so much to offer, so please visit us again!
I wish you all the best,
Audrey

Fantastic Trip to France
France | Jun 2 - Jun 15, 2024

Tammy
Tammy C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024
Vaseem created an amazing itinerary for our 14-day trip to France, from Paris to Bordeaux. He was always quick to respond to questions before and during our trip. I can't imagine the hours we've saved not having to plan the trip ourselves, nor would we have had the extensive knowledge of someone local to the country. Our trip started with a 2-hour vintage car tour through Paris which my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed and the trip only got better with dinner cruises, shows, museums, castles,... Read more

Vaseem created an amazing itinerary for our 14-day trip to France, from Paris to Bordeaux. He was always quick to respond to questions before and during our trip. I can't imagine the hours we've saved not having to plan the trip ourselves, nor would we have had the extensive knowledge of someone local to the country. Our trip started with a 2-hour vintage car tour through Paris which my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed and the trip only got better with dinner cruises, shows, museums, castles, wine and food tours and of course lots of bread, cheese, pastries and wine. The accommodations in all 5 cities / villages were lovely, the people were so friendly, the countryside spectacular. Thank you so much for making our 40th anniversary celebration an unforgettable experience!

Hotel Reviews
Les Manoirs de Tourgéville
Deauville

Beautiful accommodations. Excellent restaurant. Great atmosphere.

Au Charme Rabelaisien
Amboise

The owners were fantastic, super friendly and helpful. Room was large with great views. Centrally located for easy walking to shopping and restaurants.

Activity Review
Discovery tour of Paris by vintage car
Discovery tour of Paris by vintage car
Paris

Vivienne was friendly, knowledgeable, gave great tips for navigating the city, places to visit, etc.

Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Vaseem
Vaseem Akaram
Local specialist in Montpellier, France | Replied on Jun 26, 2024

Bonjour Tammy & Marshall,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Thank you for trusting Kimkim and providing us with the opportunity to organize a wonderful trip for you both. It was a great pleasure to organize a trip to France for you both. I am happy that you had a great time here.

Best wishes!
Vaseem

Not our typical Kimkim experience
France | Apr 26 - Apr 29, 2024

Brian
Brian G.
Cambridge, MA | Reviewed on May 28, 2024
This was my fourth trip with Kimkim. While Audrey was responsive and ensured our bookings were confirmed, we did not receive as thorough of services as previously obtained by other specialists. Our other Kimkim specialists would check in with us before and throughout the trip, provide contact information (with the specialist and not just the company hosting the excursion) in case of any issues, and provide critical information for navigating the destination. We did not receive any of this for... Read more

This was my fourth trip with Kimkim. While Audrey was responsive and ensured our bookings were confirmed, we did not receive as thorough of services as previously obtained by other specialists. Our other Kimkim specialists would check in with us before and throughout the trip, provide contact information (with the specialist and not just the company hosting the excursion) in case of any issues, and provide critical information for navigating the destination. We did not receive any of this for our trip to Paris and had to do much more research to ensure a safe and comprehensive experience. Audrey did provide us with the essential information, but we feel we did not receive the great Kimkim experience we're accustomed to.

Hotel Review
Le 9Hotel Opera
Paris

The hotel was in a great location near the Paris de Gard train station. The breakfast was also good. However, the rooms were incredibly small.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Small rooms
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on May 29, 2024

Dear Brian,
I am truly sorry that my support did not meet your expectations for these 3 nights in Paris. I included visits and experiences in your program and suggested others to you. Perhaps we should have discussed your specific expectations before the trip to address the shortcomings you mentioned. I would have been delighted to guide you further.
I wish you and Barbara all the best.
Audrey

Audrey nailed it!
France | Apr 29 - May 25, 2024

Tiffany
Tiffany W.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on May 26, 2024
Audrey made our whole trip SO easy by scheduling our rental car, guided trips in certain cities, beautiful "home base" lodgings as requested as well as various hotels and bed and breakfasts. She did a fantastic job of communicating with us before and during our trip, and even met us in her hometown and had lunch with us! Magali with the Tourism Office of Lyon, Laurienne freelancing in Marseilles, and Yann with Taste Lyon were all amazing. Laurienne especially it felt like getting a tour... Read more

Audrey made our whole trip SO easy by scheduling our rental car, guided trips in certain cities, beautiful "home base" lodgings as requested as well as various hotels and bed and breakfasts. She did a fantastic job of communicating with us before and during our trip, and even met us in her hometown and had lunch with us!

Magali with the Tourism Office of Lyon, Laurienne freelancing in Marseilles, and Yann with Taste Lyon were all amazing. Laurienne especially it felt like getting a tour from a friend.

Hotel Reviews
Townhouse with a Tropézienne terrace
Arles

Valentina is a wonderful host! The three story home with the rooftop terrace is a truly gorgeous remodeled row home in the middle of Arles' old district. It's within walking distance of several butchers, markets, and boulangeries, and the weekly Wednesday market. Valentina came in on request twice while we were taking mini-trips around the south of France to clean up and refresh our towels/bedding.

Authenticity & Character
Remodeled around several core original buildings features, like the spiral staircase around a central tree trunk, original rock walls, etc.
Location
Central to old town Arles
Staff
Valentina is the owner, no other staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Clos du Petit Jesus
Cassis

This bed and breakfast is incredible! We had the upstairs room with the private terrace and Juliet balcony. The shower is modern, the bed is comfortable and I literally am trying to find the linen sheets on the bed to buy them for myself. The hosts were so kind and the breakfasts are HUGE - you won't need to buy lunch. 😅

Authenticity & Character
The home, pool, and amenities were quite modern, but it's the kind of building that makes you want to run away from your life and become a B&B host just to live in Cassis full time. 😂
Location
Easy walking distance to the beach/waterfront and the tourist area of Cassis.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on May 27, 2024

Dear Tiffany, Dear Bob,

It was a real pleasure to organize this trip for you. I am delighted that you enjoyed your vacation and that you will return!
I hope the journey back wasn't too difficult. Can't wait to see a photo of this little dog who was impatiently waiting for you and who will give you so much love!
Thank you again for the delicious honey.
I wish you both lots of happiness.
All the best,
Audrey

14 Day South of France, Beaujolais/Burgundy, Paris Trip!
France | Apr 28 - May 11, 2024

Kent
Kent D.
Costa Mesa, CA | Reviewed on May 16, 2024
Audrey was most helpful in planning our recent trip through the South of France including the Luberon and Camargue, driving up through Beaujolais and Burgundy, and finishing in Paris. She made great suggestions for places to stay and activities and made changes when needed. Learned a great deal about French wine with a great private tour in Burgundy I very much like Kimkim's approach of using local travel specialists and Audrey came through Beau Voyage. On to Egypt and Jordan... Read more

Audrey was most helpful in planning our recent trip through the South of France including the Luberon and Camargue, driving up through Beaujolais and Burgundy, and finishing in Paris. She made great suggestions for places to stay and activities and made changes when needed.

Learned a great deal about French wine with a great private tour in Burgundy

I very much like Kimkim's approach of using local travel specialists and Audrey came through Beau Voyage.

On to Egypt and Jordan through Kimkim next fall.

Activity Review
Côte de Beaune & Côte de Nuits wine tasting tour
Côte de Beaune & Côte de Nuits wine tasting tour
France

Thomas, our tour guide, was a sommelier in a Michelin 3 star restaurant in Lyon. How could you have a more knowledgeable guide?? Learned a lot about French wine and he facilitated our buying and shipping some home.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on May 17, 2024

Hi Kent,

I was delighted to organize this trip for you and I thank you for placing your trust in me. I’m glad that you were able to discover the Camargue and its culture, even though I’m sorry that the sun wasn’t shining. I wish you wonderful adventures ahead with Kim Kim!

I wish you all the best,
Audrey

Tour guide for walking lunch in Paris was Lau...
France | Apr 26 - Apr 29, 2024

Barbara
Barbara G.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 06, 2024
Tour guide for walking lunch in Paris was Laura. She was amazing with her knowledge of the city and the food. Read more

Tour guide for walking lunch in Paris was Laura. She was amazing with her knowledge of the city and the food.

Hotel Review
Le 9Hotel Opera
Paris

Close to train station but very small rooms. It was clean and the breakfast we Ed had good.choices. Loved the croissants

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to train and subway
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Seine river dinner cruise
Seine river dinner cruise
Paris

The dinner cruise was first class. The foo, champagne and wine was excellent!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Paris

Laura was awesome!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit of the Louvre museum
Visit of the Louvre museum
Paris

So much history in the world’s largest museum where the Mona Lisa is held!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cabaret show at the Crazy Horse, with Champagne
Cabaret show at the Crazy Horse, with Champagne
Paris

Very talented dancers. Really enjoyed the show

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on May 06, 2024

Dear Barbara,

Thank you for your feedback. I'm delighted that you had a good stay in Paris, and it was a pleasure to organize it for you. I hope to see you soon for more discoveries in France!

I wish you all the best,
Audrey

Paris was delightful. It was fun to see the ...
France | Apr 17 - Apr 20, 2024

Abby
Abby B.
Walnut, IL | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
Paris was delightful. It was fun to see the preparation for the upcoming summer Olympics. Read more

Paris was delightful. It was fun to see the preparation for the upcoming summer Olympics.

Hotel Review
Hotel Le Cardinal
Paris

This property was on a quit side street, but the property was dated. Our rooms were poorly appointed and we were disappointed in the hotel overall. The carpet was very worn, rooms were very small, the breakfast was minimal in comparison to other properties. The location seemed far way from the other outtings planned for us.

Authenticity & Character
Rooms, cleanliness, overall quality.
Location
Staff
The manager was very pleasant and attentive to correct our concerns about the property. Desk staff was inattentive. They barely greeted us and then directed us to a closet to store our luggage with no assistance. We are fine on our own and fully capable, but this was unlock any other property we’ve stayed at with KimKim.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Needs updates.
Activity Reviews
Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Paris

This was a fun experience and different than other food tours we have experienced. Lare did a great job teaching and guiding us. She was a fun host.

Quality of Experience
Interesting visits with shop keepers.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Small group cooking class with a Chef
Small group cooking class with a Chef
Paris

A highlight of our trip. This was a fun and unique experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Delicious and experiential.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Outstanding chef and guided through the market and entire experience.
Transport
They had Metro tickets ready and available for us to go from the market to the cooking school as a group.
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Apr 25, 2024

Dear Abby,

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry that the hotel didn't meet your expectations, and I've taken note of your comments, which I will share with the hotel.
I'm glad you enjoyed the food tour and cooking class.
I hope you had a great time together in Europe!
I wish you all the best,
Audrey