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Justine Edelin

I was born and raised in France. After traveling and living abroad for the past decade, I decided to come back to my roots and to settle down in the Beaujolais county. I now want to share my passion for my beloved country

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Being a history buff, I love to discover landmarks that shaped the History of France. I am also a big fa of “slow travels” and love to visit places at my own pace through walking tours or Hiking. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"As a teenager I had the opportunity to participate to an exchange student program and went on my own for 1 year and India. Since then I kept on traveling with my bag pack for house. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"My best experience in France was to walk the way of St James, one of Europe main pilgrimage!
Crossing half of France on foot, through villages and landscape is an experience of a lifetime. From the volcano chain in the heart of the country, through picturesque southwest villages all the way to the Pyrenees and across Spain to the ocean.
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Justine is part of the following groups: France Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Justine

Justine was amazing...terrific, flexible and ...
France | Mar 29 - Apr 10, 2024

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Bob S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Justine was amazing...terrific, flexible and easy to work with. There were some issues with prepayments that we encountered but Justine took care of those for us. I think it would be helpful to have one zoom prior to the start of the trip to understand all of the bookings. We had an issue with Hertz that was due to not understanding what was booked. I'm sure it was in writing somewhere but there was a lot of verbage to go through...sometimes it is easier to discuss the info. Overall, just great!

Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Apr 25, 2024

Hi Bob,

I hope that you're doing well! Thank you so much for taking the time to make a short review on Kim Kim after your trip ! Your feedback and comments are very important for us to control, maintain or improve the quality of our services.
However, I'm glad to see that you've had a great time in our country !

Best
Justine

One of the best travel experiences we've ever had!
France | Oct 19 - Oct 24, 2023

Mark
Mark M.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
My wife and I had a wonderful trip! There's always trepidation placing an experience (and investment!) like this in the hands of a company you've never heard of nor dealt with. I can't say enough good things about how smoothly everything went. From the taxi drivers to-and-from the train station to the staff at our amazing hotel (couldn't have asked for better accommodations with proximity to everything we wanted in Amboise) to our skilled and fun tour guides, Alex (who we were lucky... Read more

My wife and I had a wonderful trip! There's always trepidation placing an experience (and investment!) like this in the hands of a company you've never heard of nor dealt with. I can't say enough good things about how smoothly everything went. From the taxi drivers to-and-from the train station to the staff at our amazing hotel (couldn't have asked for better accommodations with proximity to everything we wanted in Amboise) to our skilled and fun tour guides, Alex (who we were lucky enough to have for two straight days) and Cecelia (for our all-day private tour) to Justine, our local specialist, who promptly replied to our every concern or question leading up to the trip, everything was better than we could have hoped for. It was an impressively organized effort. Thanks to everyone involved! We wouldn't hesitate to book with Kimkim again.

Hotel Review
Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise
Amboise

Charming chateau with amazing staff, highly rated restaurant and location, location, location. Wouldn't think of staying anywhere else in Amboise.

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Activity Reviews
Villandry, Azay-Le-Rideau & Vouvray wine tour - Full Day
Villandry, Azay-Le-Rideau & Vouvray wine tour - Full Day
France
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alex was everything you'd want in a guide: youthful energy, knowledge and loads of fun!
Transport
Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day
Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day
France
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alex was everything you'd want in a guide: youthful energy, knowledge and loads of fun!
Private guided tour to  Chaumont-sur-Loire & Blois
Private guided tour to Chaumont-sur-Loire & Blois
Amboise
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cecelia was a perfect private guide. Thoroughly knowledgeable and fun! It was a pleasure to spend the whole day with her.
Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Feb 29, 2024

Bonjour Mark,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback with us, this helps us to improve our services!
It was a true pleasure to design your Loire Valley trip ! I am so happy that our guides, hotels and myself were able to make your trip a memorable experience! I hope we will see you again on Kimkim soon, and if you want to plan another trip to France, don't hesitate to reach out !

Thanks again for your trust in Kim Kim and in our team,
Take care,
Justine

Justine was great to work with
France | Sep 13 - Sep 25, 2023

Thomas
Thomas L.
Orlando, FL | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2023
Justine was great to work with. After several changes during the initial planning it was finally time for the trip. There were a few minor hiccups that occurred during the trip however we rolled with it and KimKim did not hesitate in reimbursing us for the inconveniences. Even if slightly disappointed during those speed bumps, the trip will truly be unforgettable. Justine and her team were available immediately and even made some final additions to assure our trip was an amazingly memorable... Read more

Justine was great to work with. After several changes during the initial planning it was finally time for the trip. There were a few minor hiccups that occurred during the trip however we rolled with it and KimKim did not hesitate in reimbursing us for the inconveniences. Even if slightly disappointed during those speed bumps, the trip will truly be unforgettable. Justine and her team were available immediately and even made some final additions to assure our trip was an amazingly memorable experience. I am not a paid sponsor and so the 5 stars I gave are legitimate to my personal experience. I would highly recommend Justine and KimKim. They can cater a memorable experience to whatever your budget may be. T.

Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Oct 02, 2023

Bonjour Thomas,

I am happy you and Jenn had a great experience in France and I thank you for this amazing review.

I wish you all the best for you guys, and we hope to see you again soon on Kimkim !

Kindest regards,
Justine

Justine and the KimKim Team were fantastic! Made trip planning super easy and enjoyable!
France | Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2023

Claudia
Claudia M.
Moraga, CA | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023
Justine and the KimKim Team did a fabulous job with our two week France trip! The hotels, the restaurant recommendations, the tours, it was exactly what we were looking for. It was my husband's first trip to France, and my first in 30 years so we wanted to hit all the typical tourist spots. The guided tour of Medieval France (Saint Chapelle, Ile de Cite, Notre Dame) was really amazing and fun with tour guide Athina! All the hotels Justine picked were in great locations, small boutique... Read more

Justine and the KimKim Team did a fabulous job with our two week France trip! The hotels, the restaurant recommendations, the tours, it was exactly what we were looking for. It was my husband's first trip to France, and my first in 30 years so we wanted to hit all the typical tourist spots. The guided tour of Medieval France (Saint Chapelle, Ile de Cite, Notre Dame) was really amazing and fun with tour guide Athina!

All the hotels Justine picked were in great locations, small boutique hotels that were exactly what we were looking for! I highly recommend Hotel Mansart in Paris, Maison No in Lyon, Splendid Hotel in Annecy, and definitely Hotel West End in Nice where we were overlooking the Mediterranean. So lovely!

Our stop in Chamonix/Mt. Blanc was a highlight - it was great to get out of the cities and breath the fresh mountain air!

We truly loved it all and can't wait to go back! We'll definitely use KimKim again for our travels!

Hotel Reviews
Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Tremblay-en-France

hotel is right outside the airport so it's a great location if you have any early morning flight!

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Hôtel Mansart
Paris

Very sweet boutique hotel. Wonderful customer service, friendly staff, delicious breakfasts and great location. Close to the Opera and Place de Vendome and shopping around Rue Rivoli.

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Location
Staff
super friendly staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maison Nô
Lyon

Very nice hotel in a great part of town near restaurants and nightlife and walking distance to all the sights. Great breakfasts on the rooftop of the building!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Splendid Hotel Lac d'Annecy - Handwritten Collection
Annecy

Nice hotel with pleasantly furnished rooms. Staff were very helpful. Great breakfasts! Location was fantastic, about half a block from the lake and centrally located near lots of restaurants and nightlife!

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Staff
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Hotel West End
Nice

Fabulous hotel situated right across the street from the Mediterranean Sea. Location can't be beat! Sweet outdoor restaurant with delicious breakfasts.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience
Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience
Paris

Very nice dinner and beautiful nighttime tour of Paris!

Quality of Experience
Food
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Paris

Our tour guide Athina was amazing! We learned so much and has so much fun touring Medieval Paris with her. It was a great walking tour and wonderful way to start our time in Paris!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Athina was so knowledgeable and a lot of fun!
Murders and Mysteries of the Louvre
Murders and Mysteries of the Louvre
Paris

This private tour of the Louvre was a great way to see and learn about some of the amazing in the museum. It was so helpful to have a guide rather than wandering aimlessly through the crowds!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was good but sometimes hard to understand and the crowds made it hard to hear!
Lyon Old Town Food Tour
Lyon Old Town Food Tour
Lyon

A great way to taste some of the great food in Lyon. We visited a shop with amazing cured meats, a cheese shop, a dessert shop, and then gelato! Fun to walk through the older neighborhoods of Lyon and learn about the town's history!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Aiguille du Midi, balcony hiking and Mer de Glace
Aiguille du Midi, balcony hiking and Mer de Glace
France

We weren't feeling well so didn't go all the way to the top but had a fabulous visit to the midway point, a wonderful picnic and great guide who shared so much information. A wonderful day in the mountains!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Jeremy, was fantastic!
Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence Small Group Tour (Full day)
Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence Small Group Tour (Full day)
France

This was a wonderful day and we loved exploring these three towns on the Riviera!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monaco, Eze and La Turbie Tour small group tour
Monaco, Eze and La Turbie Tour small group tour
France

Nice tour!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Sep 21, 2023

Bonjour Claudia,

Thanks for your wonderfull feedback, I am so happy that you and Brian had a wonderfull time in France !
We hope to see you again on Kimkim in the future :)

All the best for you,
Best regards
Justine

Our guides for each of the planned events we ...
France | Sep 1 - Sep 11, 2023

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Peter J.
Saint Charles, MO | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2023
Our guides for each of the planned events we fantastic, knowledgeable and very personable. We saw some amazing sites in France. My wife's favourite was Chateau Chambord and mine was the food tour we did in Paris. The arrangement of transfers to and from hotels, railway stations and airports made the entire logistical experience fantastic. We were fortunate enough to have the same driver multiple times in Paris and he went above and beyond to help me when I left my mobile phone in his car... Read more

Our guides for each of the planned events we fantastic, knowledgeable and very personable. We saw some amazing sites in France. My wife's favourite was Chateau Chambord and mine was the food tour we did in Paris.

The arrangement of transfers to and from hotels, railway stations and airports made the entire logistical experience fantastic. We were fortunate enough to have the same driver multiple times in Paris and he went above and beyond to help me when I left my mobile phone in his car on departure day.

Justine did an amazing job of planning and advising and was responsive and helpful throughout the journey with the few hiccups we had

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise
Amboise
Hôtel du Rond-point des Champs-Élysées - Esprit de France
Paris
Hôtel de l’Horloge
Avignon
Le Marquis by Inwood Hotels
Paris
Activity Reviews
Villandry, Azay-Le-Rideau & Vouvray wine tour - Full Day
Villandry, Azay-Le-Rideau & Vouvray wine tour - Full Day
France
Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day
Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day
France
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Paris
Seine Cruise with Commentary
Seine Cruise with Commentary
Paris
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Paris

unfortunately we missed this activity as my wife was unwell. We were not able to reschedule it

Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour
Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour
Paris
Louvre Museum Private Tour
Louvre Museum Private Tour
Paris
Saint Remy, les Baux de Provence, Pont du Gard
Saint Remy, les Baux de Provence, Pont du Gard
France
Highlights of Provence : Chateauneuf du Pape and Luberon
Highlights of Provence : Chateauneuf du Pape and Luberon
France
Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Sep 14, 2023

Bonjour Peter,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback with us and with Kim Kim! It was a true pleasure to design your France trip! I am so happy that our guides, hoteliers and myself were able to make your trip a memorable experience! Your comments are very important to us as they help to control, maintain, and improve the quality of our services and those of our local partners.

Thanks again for your trust in Kim Kim and in our team !

Take care,
Justine

One of our best trips ever!
France | Jul 31 - Aug 20, 2023

Larry
Larry S.
West Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
We couldn't be more pleased with the planning, organizing, booking and follow-up from Justine. Ours was a 3-week trip in France covering the areas of Normandy, Bordeaux, the Dordogne area, French Riviera and Paris. Justine set up all of our hotel locations in the best access for all the sights we wanted to see. Also, the hotels themselves were very nice with helpful and friendly staff. All of our guides in the different cities were very knowledgeable. It was especially nice to have all... Read more

We couldn't be more pleased with the planning, organizing, booking and follow-up from Justine. Ours was a 3-week trip in France covering the areas of Normandy, Bordeaux, the Dordogne area, French Riviera and Paris. Justine set up all of our hotel locations in the best access for all the sights we wanted to see. Also, the hotels themselves were very nice with helpful and friendly staff. All of our guides in the different cities were very knowledgeable. It was especially nice to have all vouchers established with the hotels, car rental, tours, and driver pick up and delivery where needed. We particularly were so grateful for the 1st class booking on the train from Nice to Paris. After seeing the crowds at the ticket windows for the train, it would have been very nerve-wracking to have had to get the tickets ourselves.
During the planning process for the trip, Justine was very accommodating to our requests and even made a last minute change for us on our car rental with ease. All of our guides and drivers texted us within 24 hours before any upcoming event which gave us comfort in not being concerned about time, location, etc.
This is the second time we've used Kimkim (traveled to Colombia before) and have been so impressed with the quality and detail to all aspects of their planning. The local specialists have also been super-fantastic.
One small suggestion we would make is that, if driving, some hotels have limited dedicated parking which fills up fast. We often couldn't get a parking slot for 1 or 2 nights. If we would have known this ahead of time, we could have called the hotel(s) in advance to reserve a spot for us. This info may be worth passing on to future clients.
We will definitely use Kimkim again should we plan another international trip.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Le Lion d'Or et restaurant la Table du Lion
Bayeux

This hotel is in a great location for easy access to all the major restaurants and amenities in Bayeux. It also has one of the best breakfast selections of any hotel we've stayed at. If driving, however, it is a good idea to call ahead to assure a parking slot at the hotel as their space is quite limited.

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Plaza Madeleine Hotel & Spa
Sarlat-la-Canéda

Great location for the primary shopping mall. Very friendly and helpful staff. Parking a bit of a problem as it is about a 15 minute walk to the garage and space is limited.

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Hôtel de l’Horloge
Avignon

Great location for walking to all major sites within the walled part of the city. No hotel parking garage provided and a bit of a walk to the public parking garage.

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Hotel West End
Nice

Fantastic location on the Mediterranean...great for people watching and many restaurants available. There is also a covered public parking ramp very close in the same block.

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Hotel d'Orsay
Paris

Great location on the left bank within easy walking distance to the Rhone river, Museé d'Orsay and the Louvre. The hotel has access to inexpensive tickets for many attractions which saves having to stand in line. Also, great restaurants nearby.

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Location
Staff
They provided us with clear directions on how to use the Metro which was very helpful and also informed us that they had entrance tickets to the Museé d'Orsay for our use.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Monaco, Eze and La Turbie Tour small group tour
Monaco, Eze and La Turbie Tour small group tour
France

This driving/walking tour felt very rushed. The guide would drop us off and various interest points and tell us we had a very specific time that we had to meet him back at the van for a pick-up. Often these were for very short periods of time, like 15 minutes. He was also very abrupt with accommodating the needs for the tour guests. It would have also been nice to have had some sound amplification in the van so those in the back could hear better.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Paris

Our tour guide, Joanne, was very knowledgeable and friendly and provided a great tour. We appreciated the fact that she had a mic and earpieces for us to wear when we were in noisy areas such as St. Chapelle.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full Day Tour of Omaha and Utah Beaches & Normandy Landings Sites
Full Day Tour of Omaha and Utah Beaches & Normandy Landings Sites
Bayeux

Jean Baptiste (J.B.) was super knowledgeable and gave us a lot of info. about Normandy and we visited all the primary sites and gained a lot of insight in being able to physically see where the landings took place. The only downside--and it wasn't his fault--was the bad weather. It was rainy, cold and very windy the days we were there. We ended up totally wet and ruined two umbrellas because of the strong winds.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The transport van was adequate but the sound system had an echo which, at times, made the comments from the tour guide hard to understand.
Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour
Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour
Paris

Fantastic tours with Caroline. She took us shopping for baguettes and cheese, then provided a picnic lunch in a park across for Notre Dame, after which we then walked to pastry shops ending at a wine bar with samples at each place.

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Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Aug 27, 2023

Thanks Larry for your feedback, I am happy you enjoyed your holiday and we hope to see you again soon on Kimkim !
Enjoy the rest of your summer !
Best regards
Justine

Our first trip to France!
France | Aug 8 - Aug 12, 2023

Vicky
Vicky C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023
We were completely overwhelmed as to how to book our trip to France. We had never been to this beautiful country. The itinerary that was suggested and eventually booked for us was wonderful! It was a great mix of history, culture, sightseeing and VIP treatment. Read more

We were completely overwhelmed as to how to book our trip to France. We had never been to this beautiful country. The itinerary that was suggested and eventually booked for us was wonderful! It was a great mix of history, culture, sightseeing and VIP treatment.

Hotel Review
Hôtel du Rond-point des Champs-Élysées - Esprit de France
Paris

It was at such a convenient place. Front desk was helpful in suggesting places to eat.

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Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Aug 14, 2023

Thanks, Vicky, I am happy you and your family had such a great time in France.
It was great to plan your holiday with you and Daryl!

We hope to see you again soon on Kimkim !

Best regards
Justine

Our complete trust in KImKim, Justine and the guides!
France | Aug 8 - Aug 12, 2023

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Sharon S.
Colorado Springs, CO | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2023
We had three guides, Raphelle F and Mathias and Raphelle S. They were all so outstanding! Very personable, passionate, well informed and answered all our questions in such a passionate way. It was mostly just the three of us so it was very personalized and private to us. They moved us through with expediency and sensitivity, especially to me who is almost 83 and recovering from a stroke. In museums, they took elevators, saving me from stairs and also found places for us to sit while... Read more

We had three guides, Raphelle F and Mathias and Raphelle S. They were all so outstanding! Very personable, passionate, well informed and answered all our questions in such a passionate way. It was mostly just the three of us so it was very personalized and private to us. They moved us through with expediency and sensitivity, especially to me who is almost 83 and recovering from a stroke. In museums, they took elevators, saving me from stairs and also found places for us to sit while they gave us talked.
The planning of our time and the the sites were wonderful and the uber drivers were never more than 1-3 minutes away from picking us up! Transportation with them was a dream!
We will recommend KIMKIM to any of our friends! Thank you for making our stay in Paris a delight!!
Sharon Schuh

Hotel Review
Hôtel du Rond-point des Champs-Élysées - Esprit de France
Paris

Very pleasant staff and centrally located. They helped us with restaurant referrals. They were on a quieter street. It was a very quiet place to sleep. They had delicious breakfasts and took orders if we wanted something hot and specially made. We were very happy there. A good place to come and go during the day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
As above written.
Staff
Very helpful for referrals and very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was cleaned with fresh water bottles and no personal items disturbed.
Activity Reviews
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Back to Medieval Paris with Notre Dame, St Chapelle & Conciergerie
Paris

Our guide Raphelle F was marvelous and passionate and had so much information! She beautifully explained the stain glass and very dramatically told us the history of the Conceirgerie. She took her time to answer all questions and was very personal! We loved the dramatic way she told the history. History can be boring but she made it very alive and interesting! She even walked us to a restaurant that she recommended! We adored her!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Paris

This is a very historic site and a must see in Paris. Because of the lines and wait, we will only do it once. But it was necessary to do!!

Quality of Experience
Seine Cruise with Commentary
Seine Cruise with Commentary
Paris

We took the cruise right at sunset before dark and it was perfect! As the cruise came back we saw Paris and bridges lit up! It was a beautiful time to go. As we landed the Eiffel Tower was lit up and blinking.

Quality of Experience
The time of day and the lights of Paris and bridges. Also the people on the bank were dancing and playing bands and twirling and also just waving. A fun experience.
Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour
Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour
Paris

Mathias was our personal guide and he was wonderful. Very passionate about the food we tasted or saved for a wonderful picnic at Luxembourg Park. We stopped in many food, cheese, wine, candy shops and he gave an excellent history of the process of each food. He helped us be aware of the "palate" of good French food, its history and its process. He was very friendly and passionate and personable to us. He did not rush us in eating or talking.

Quality of Experience
Le Louvre Private Tour
Le Louvre Private Tour
Paris

Raphaelle S. gave us a wonderful, informative personal tour! We loved her and all the information. She knew what and where to take us in such a huge museum. We totally trusted her choices and information. One of our favorite tours. She was very sensitive to us and answered many questions.

Quality of Experience
Montmartre & Sacré-Coeur Walking Tour
Montmartre & Sacré-Coeur Walking Tour
Paris

I did not go on this tour because of the stairs and amount of walking. Plus it was the last day and at 83 I just didn't have the energy! I hated to miss it and know Mathias did a great job.

Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Aug 14, 2023

Bonjour Sharon,

Thanks for this wonderful feedback and your kind words! I am so happy you had such a great time in France.
We hope to see you again on KimKim very soon !

All the best
Justine

Justine planned exactly the trip we asked fo...
France | Jul 2 - Jul 14, 2023

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Helen T.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Jul 29, 2023
Justine planned exactly the trip we asked for, and we had an amazing time. With hindsight I would have done a bit less and not tried to cover as much for a more relaxing trip, but that’s just us. We did catch a couple of mistakes so I would encourage people to carefully review all the materials before leaving. Out of five hotels, three were really great and two were not. We had fabulous food everywhere we went, and two guided tours that were excellent. We saw so much beauty, culture and... Read more

Justine planned exactly the trip we asked for, and we had an amazing time. With hindsight I would have done a bit less and not tried to cover as much for a more relaxing trip, but that’s just us. We did catch a couple of mistakes so I would encourage people to carefully review all the materials before leaving. Out of five hotels, three were really great and two were not. We had fabulous food everywhere we went, and two guided tours that were excellent. We saw so much beauty, culture and history. Overall an amazing trip!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Duo
Paris

This is closer to Les Halles and in a bustling busy area. Room was fine. Food not great. We didn’t love it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
For us it was too busy and crowded on the street outside
Staff
Staff were kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Baronnie
Saint-Martin-de-Ré

This is a lovely and charming place. Everything was perfect

Authenticity & Character
Lovely old building with gardens. Full of charm and character
Location
Right by the port at St Martin but on a quiet street.
Staff
Knowledgeable about the area, kind and helpful, but discreet.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was so pretty, clean and comfortable. Not super modern but we loved it
Le Donjon – Cœur de La Cité Médiévale
Carcassonne

This hotel is inside the walled city so it’s not easy to get in and out. You have to pay to park outside the walls and get driven up there. Its dark and outdated “medieval” theme could do with an update. We had to switch rooms as the first one was so dark and sad. Not touched since the 90’s. The walled garden is lovely though, and great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Great old building but the rooms need to be updated.
Location
If you like being inside the city it’s OK
Staff
Staff were nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was OK
La maison Bakea
Cordes-sur-Ciel

Not really a hotel, more of a guest house, but so gorgeous. A beautifully restored 13th century house with fabulous rooms and amazing views over the surrounding countryside. The owner showed us around, and was so helpful, kind and knowledgeable. The breakfast was amazing, on the terrace looking over the hills. Loved it!

Authenticity & Character
An incredible restored antique house with stone spiral staircase and an inner courtyard. Beautifully kept and decorated
Location
On the edge of Cordes sur Ciel village, with amazing views. Easy walking distance to the shops, galleries and restaurants.
Staff
Marie the owner is wonderful and makes each guest feel welcome
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was super comfortable, nice towels and products in the bathroom.
Hotel d'Orsay
Paris

Nice hotel with an amazing location right by the Musee D’orsay and the seine.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Staff were super helpful when we needed to find our taxi in the midst of bastille day celebrations. They were great - generous and welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The breakfast room was light and airy, super clean, great food.
Activity Review
Walking tour of Carcassonne
Walking tour of Carcassonne
France

Our guide was great. She tailored her info to interests was very flexible, answered our questions so well, and we learned so much from her about this ancient city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Justine Edelin
Justine
Justine Edelin
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Aug 01, 2023

Bonjour Helen,

Thanks for your feedback, I am happy that you had a great time in France and that you got to discover some off-the-beaten-path places!

We hope to see you again soon on KimKim !

All the best,
Justine