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Fanny Venet

Born and raised in Lyon, France, I have had the chance to travel around France and the world, all for my studies and work! At 20, I had never set foot outside of my home country until I was chosen for an internship in Lapland, Finland. This was my first taste of the outside world, and I wanted more. After traveling, studying, and working around the world for a few years, I also realized there was a lot to explore in my own country! So, I have lived in different places: close to the ocean (Brittany and the Basque Country), in the mountains (the French Alps), and in the city (Lyon).

I am now based in the north of Lyon but still travel whenever I have free time. I love sharing my experiences and the little things that make a holiday stand out from the "usual trips"!

How did you get involved in travel?

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At 20, I spent a few months in Lapland, Finland, working as a tourist guide/translator: snowmobiling in the Finnish wilderness, snowshoeing under the stars, and eagerly awaiting the Northern Lights every night. I absolutely loved the experience! Since then, I have been craving more. More new adventures, more new places, more new discoveries, and more new people!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I once went on a 3-day-cruise in the Whitsundays in Australia! Best experience of my whole life! 3 days of sea life, beautiful beaches, sunsets and sunrises, nice people. "

Fanny is part of the following groups: Ireland Travel Agents, France Travel Agents
Top itineraries and travel advice
Lyon, Annecy & Chamonix - 10 Days
This 10-day adventure combines three of France's easternmost gems, starting with the nation's capital of gastronomy: Lyon. While here, indulge in its outstanding dining scene,...
Basque Country: From Bordeaux to Bilbao - 11 Days
Travel the Atlantic coastline from the vineyards of Bordeaux to the contemporary art of Bilbao on this 11-day itinerary. After exploring the wine regions of Bordeaux, you'll...
Ultimate Ireland Road Trip: Dublin, Galway & Belfast - 14 Days
Get ready to immerse yourself in Irish culture, history, and landscapes with this two-week, self-drive adventure. Starting in Dublin, you'll head south to explore highlights...

Favorite experiences

Beaujolais region
Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting

Enjoy a tour of Beaujolais, a historical province and wine-growing region just north of Lyon. Beaujolais is a popular French wine (a certified French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée wine) typically crafted with the Gamay grape. This grape variety is known for its thin skin and low tannins,...

Chenonceau castle and grounds
Loire Valley: Châteaus de Chambord & Chenonceau

Visit two of the Loire Valley's most popular chateaus, starting with Chambord, whose French-Renaissance construction dates back to the early 16th century. Thanks to its stately facade and sprawling grounds, this extravagant chateau is one of France's most famous and recognizable.  Take the grand...

Avignon & Hilltop Villages of the Luberon Region
Avignon & Hilltop Villages of the Luberon Region

Just about an hour northwest of Aix-en-Provence is the medieval city of Avignon. You'll find centuries' worth of fascinating history here, as this is where Pope Clemente V moved his court in the 14th century. For several decades after that, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. Spend the day...

Recent trip reviews for Fanny

Loved our guide when we visited Louvre!
France | Nov 2 - Nov 9, 2024

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Anuradha D.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024

Loved our guide when we visited Louvre!

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Fanny, Sarah and Pauline all helped us plan o...
United Kingdom | Oct 6 - Oct 13, 2024

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Kelsey L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
Fanny, Sarah and Pauline all helped us plan our perfect trip to London and Paris! Kimkim helped make the process of traveling to another country super easy and helped walk us through using their public transportation systems. We were very happy with everyone we worked with, and especially the response times of updating or rescheduling things that came up during our time over there. It made making changes on the fly super quick and easy. Thank you Kimkim. We will definitely use this service on... Read more

Fanny, Sarah and Pauline all helped us plan our perfect trip to London and Paris! Kimkim helped make the process of traveling to another country super easy and helped walk us through using their public transportation systems. We were very happy with everyone we worked with, and especially the response times of updating or rescheduling things that came up during our time over there. It made making changes on the fly super quick and easy. Thank you Kimkim. We will definitely use this service on our next European vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fior d’Aliza
Paris
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Holiday Inn Express Southwark
London

Super nice continental breakfast every morning and lots of great pubs and coffee shops nearby. Pretty standard chain hotel accommodations. A little far some of the main attractions on the other side of the river, but very affordable to take an uber, and/or nice easy walk along the river to get back.

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Somewhat far from the main attractions in London, but very easy to get an uber to get where you need to go. The walk along the river is also very beautiful and easy to get to with beautiful views.
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They got us into a room way earlier than our check in time which was great since we had an early flight and were very jet-lagged!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean and decent sized rooms, the beds were on the smaller size though and not super comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Harry Potter Studio Tour from London (with transport)
Harry Potter Studio Tour from London (with transport)
London

This was one of my favorite activities from our whole trip! Great for any Harry Potter fans! They did have three pickup spots along the transportation route which made the trips their and back take a little longer. Getting off and on at the last pickup spot might be more ideal so you're not waiting as long to get there. The props and tour was absolutely incredible to see and the food and overall experience though was a 10/10!

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Tickets to Westminster Abbey
Tickets to Westminster Abbey
London

We loved getting to see such a historical and beautiful church! There is so much more to see even after we were done with the audio tour. The audio guide was super easy to follow and worked well with the size of the church. You could move and see things throughout the tour at your own pace. The line to get in also moved pretty quickly as well.

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Everything went so smoothly! There were a few...
France | Sep 7 - Sep 18, 2023

Tim
Tim N.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023

Everything went so smoothly! There were a few bumps in the road ( it comes with travel), but Fanny quickly got things right. KimKim’s choice of a biking company was spot-on. We highly recommend KimKim & Fanny.

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Fanny
Fanny Venet
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Sep 28, 2023

Thank you Pam & Tim! It was a pleasure to have you traveling with us!
I am so happy you enjoyed your trip, especially the multi-day cycle tour in Brittany!!
A bientôt 😊
Fanny