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Mobee International

Mobee International is a French DMC. We have 18 experienced and trained travel agents in Europe countries to guarantee unforgettable stays.

Our only mission is to provide you with customized and personalized stays from A to Z. We make your wildest dreams come true, such as flying to Monaco from Nice by helicopter, renting vintage cars to travel through Tuscany or renting a catamaran and a staff to sail on the French Riviera... everything is possible with us. Your only limit will be your imagination!

We specialize in the following destinations :
- France
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Multi-country trips all over Europe (England, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal...).

We also offer trips for travelers with disabilities (wheelchair, medical assistance).

We offer you a 24/7 assistance during your trip of a lifetime !

Mobee International is part of the following groups: France Travel Agents, Germany Travel Agents, Switzerland Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Mobee International

Kimkim is efficient and easy to work with.
Switzerland | Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2024

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Laura S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2024
Since I had very little time to plan and book a trip to Switzerland , I decided to give kimkim a try. In 7 weeks, Mathilde put together a suggested itinerary, worked with me on zoom calls to add and subtract destination cities, and purchased/booked travel passes and hotels. While I might have done a few things differently (like staying in Wengen rather than Grindlewald), all in all I think it was money well spent with kimkim. The directions for each stop were thorough and clear and the... Read more

Since I had very little time to plan and book a trip to Switzerland , I decided to give kimkim a try. In 7 weeks, Mathilde put together a suggested itinerary, worked with me on zoom calls to add and subtract destination cities, and purchased/booked travel passes and hotels.

While I might have done a few things differently (like staying in Wengen rather than Grindlewald), all in all I think it was money well spent with kimkim. The directions for each stop were thorough and clear and the online vouchers and schedules were easy to access.

If I find myself in a similar situation with short lead time, and no knowledge of the destination country, I would use kimkim again.

Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Nov 06, 2024

Hi Laura,
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and sharing about your experience with kimkim! I'm glad you appreciated the services such as the personalized travel documents!
I wish you all the best in your future travels!
Mathilde

We had a wonderful trip to Amboise, Bordeaux ...
France | Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2024

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Barbara N.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2024
We had a wonderful trip to Amboise, Bordeaux and Paris. It was a perfect mix of small town, mid-sized city and big city. Booking through Kimkim made all our travel so easy and allowed us to focus on enjoying ourselves rather than figuring everything out each day. Our specialist Amadine was incredibly helpful when we needed assistance negotiating an unexpected situation (totally an individual issue/not related to France). We appreciated her regular communication as well as from Margaux. I... Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Amboise, Bordeaux and Paris. It was a perfect mix of small town, mid-sized city and big city. Booking through Kimkim made all our travel so easy and allowed us to focus on enjoying ourselves rather than figuring everything out each day. Our specialist Amadine was incredibly helpful when we needed assistance negotiating an unexpected situation (totally an individual issue/not related to France). We appreciated her regular communication as well as from Margaux. I have already recommended kimkim to a number of my friends.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise
Amboise

Beautiful hotel in a great location with a lovely garden. Note: our room was in a building slightly apart from main hotel building on the second floor with no elevator. The room was nice and quiet. Breakfast was delicious.

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Marty Hotel Bordeaux, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bordeaux

This hotel is about a 15-20 minute walk to the main part of Bordeaux (restaurants/shopping). The layout of the hotel is a bit unique. We had to go up an elevator then outside then into another building and up a set of stairs to get to our room. However room was nice, breakfast was good with ann extensive selection and the staff were all very kind.

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Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Nov 06, 2024

Bonjour! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Barbara.

The beginning of this trip was such an adventure, but the following days were peaceful hopefully!
Thank you for trusting Kimkim and us too.

It was a great pleasure to organize your trip to France and so good to know that you had a great time here.

I wish you both all the best for the end of your year :)
Amandine

Loving France & KIm Kim & Mathilde!!!
France | Oct 3 - Oct 24, 2024

Dan
Dan Q.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
My wife and I are retired teachers, we love to travel and experience new adventures. Two years ago we spent three weeks driving around Ireland. We didn't do a lot of planning and sort of played everything by ear as we went along. we had a great trip. That trip empowered us to try and do the same thing in France. Neither I or my wife had ever been to France. As I started to research things to do and places to go on the web I came across Kim Kim. I was curious to what it was about. So I... Read more

My wife and I are retired teachers, we love to travel and experience new adventures. Two years ago we spent three weeks driving around Ireland. We didn't do a lot of planning and sort of played everything by ear as we went along. we had a great trip. That trip empowered us to try and do the same thing in France. Neither I or my wife had ever been to France. As I started to research things to do and places to go on the web I came across Kim Kim. I was curious to what it was about. So I clicked on it and started going through the process (which was really easy). I figured if they asked for my credit card I would click off the site. To my amazement they didn't ask for money. The next day I received a 21 day itinerary that included so much, I was astonished. The instructions said to set up a phone interview with the local specialist Mathilde (who is amazing). We did we altered and tweaked the itinerary to the way we wanted it and viola' we had a three week trip planned. We asked if they could rent us a car. They did. We asked to change dates, bookings, tours. Whatever we asked Mathilde accommodated us. We traveled around 1,500 miles and eight different cities. During a travel day Mathilde called me and said that we would be really close to where Kim Kim is located and would we like to get together for coffee. We agreed to meet and for an hour had a wonderful conversation with a really lovely young lady. We experienced Paris (all the highlights), The Alps, The Riviera, Medieval mountain towns, Normandy (D-Day tour was exceptional). The itinerary included 3 bike tours, 3 walking tours, 2 private tours, tickets to the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Mount Blanc, Chenonceau Castle, Palace of Versailles, Dinner cruise on the Siene, Mont St. Michel, D-Day tour, Monet's Gardens and so much more. All of our hotels booked. Things that I would have never thought of Mathilde and Kim Kim did. And all this at a price that we could afford. We are preparing to go to Italy for three weeks next year, I will definitely be calling Kim Kim and Mathilde . Thank you for a great experience that my wife and I will never forget.

Activity Reviews
Welcome to Chamonix
Welcome to Chamonix
Chamonix
Quality of Experience
Skip the line Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets
Skip the line Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets
Paris
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Versailles Bike & Palace Day Trip
Versailles Bike & Palace Day Trip
France
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Paris
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
City Excursion by E-Bike with Food Tasting
City Excursion by E-Bike with Food Tasting
Lyon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Omaha & Utah Beach War History Day Trip
Omaha & Utah Beach War History Day Trip
Bayeux
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - Entrance tickets
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - Entrance tickets
France
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Luberon E-Bike Adventure
Full Day Luberon E-Bike Adventure
France
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Oct 30, 2024

Bonjour Dan and Rosanne,
Thank you so much for your trust and for sharing about your unforgettable France road trip! You could really see France's highlights from Paris museum to the Normandy landing beaches! I'm so happy you had such a great time here and it was a real pleasure to meet you! I can't wait to plan your next trip!
All the best,
Mathilde

This is our second time booking through Kimki...
Germany | Oct 14 - Oct 20, 2024

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Megan B.
Englewood, CO | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024
This is our second time booking through Kimkim. We had an absolutely amazing time with the process and experience on our first trip to Italy last year. So, we were excited to plan the second trip this year. Mathilde jumped in to plan fairly late in the game so we were thankful for that. I will say., in comparison to our first planner, Mathilde seemed to be less available / communicative and/or slower to respond than our first experience. I also was a bit concerned about her knowledge of the... Read more

This is our second time booking through Kimkim. We had an absolutely amazing time with the process and experience on our first trip to Italy last year. So, we were excited to plan the second trip this year. Mathilde jumped in to plan fairly late in the game so we were thankful for that. I will say., in comparison to our first planner, Mathilde seemed to be less available / communicative and/or slower to respond than our first experience. I also was a bit concerned about her knowledge of the areas we were traveling since she is from France and we were not traveling there. That said, everything got booked and we were looking forward to it.

When we arrived in Munich, we had to call our driver when no one was present when we arrived. So, that was a little frustrating and different than we experienced previously. But, the ride was fine. When we arrived at the hotel Jederman in Munich we were very surprised and disappointed in the location, but tried to shake it off. We were there early, and the room was not ready. We knew this was a likely possibility, so that was not a big deal. We were very under-impressed as a first impression of the hotel. We were given a space to put our luggage and a map of the city. When we asked for some suggestions on where to go, the staff was fairly non-responsive. So, we did our best to find the city center for lunch. When we returned to check in, we were given our keys to adjoining rooms, and we retrieved our luggage ourselves. There was just no interest in assisting in any manner from the hotel staff. I guess we’re just not used to that at all. When we got to the rooms, we were again disappointed. They were minimal, semi-clean and definitely not welcoming or comfortable. When we entered my daughter’s room, it was filled with the smell of heavy smoking, even though it was supposed to be a non- smoking room. It was so bad, we all started coughing and sneezing and I started to get a headache immediately. I went down to the front desk and the initial response was - sorry - we can’t control if people smoke in the rooms. That’s when I called Mathilde to see what options she could help with. I was honestly uncomfortable staying there. In the meantime, my daughter found mucus wiped all over the wall next to her bed and some kind of pink substance on the wall next to the door. Additionally, there was black mold in each bathroom. We have pictures of it all. They offered Mathilde to clean my daughter’s room, but I knew that wouldn’t mitigate the smell. They were able to find a room down the hall for my daughter, but, it made me very uncomfortable given the overall state of the hotel. That said, every answer I got was that there were just no other options.

By this time, because we had to wait to check in, and then deal with the room debacle, I was not comfortable leaving in the middle of that mess to go on a tour of the city. And, apparently the guide had been told a different location to meet (we were told she’d come to the hotel, she was at a different location by “the fish pond”). I felt it was such a mess. I couldn’t just drop everything to go meet her. I felt like there was just very limited help to resolve the issue from Mathilde or the staff. I actually resorted to looking for other hotels that I was willing to pay for myself. Ultimately, because we had no idea where anything was in the city, and becausexwe we’re going on a full day tour the next day, we decided to suck it up and stay.

The breakfast buffet at Jederman was just okay and, again, we found the staff unfriendly and unhelpful. It was honestly one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. Based on our prior experience with Kimkim, we were just very surprised at this choice, it’s poor location and poor presentation. Definitely did not meet expectations and we felt like we had no options but to suck it up and make the best of it. We definitely felt it was well below the standard we had come to expect from Kimkim.

The tour to the castle in Germany from Munich was a lovely day and definitely the highlight of Munich.. It was great to be out of the hotel and somewhere beautiful for the day. The tour guides were very nice and knowledgeable. Well worth it.

The trains to Stuttgart were coordinated well and that travel was easy, as always. So, we appreciated that. The Maritime Hotel in Stuttgart was much more in line with our expectations and was in a lovely, convenient area of the city.

Travel to Bruges was also simple and well planned, so we appreciated that.

Hotel Aragon in Bruges was amazing and fully in line with our expectations. Great staff, warm welcome, assistance with questions and suggestions, and a fabulous location. Just a great experience. Hotel Aragon was in line with what we experienced with our Italy Kimkim trip and we were very thankful for that. The rooms were beautiful, clean and comfortable and the breakfast was very good.

There was a snag with my son’s arrival and transport. We don’t really know what happened, but when he arrived he, too, had to reach out to the driver to see location. Apparently the driver was still an hour away. As a result, and to not waste a full hour waiting, my son took a cab from the airport to the train station. Again, for us, we weren’t used to that inefficiency. That said, he did arrive safely.

The tour of Bruges was great and our local tour guide was super nice and knowledgeable. A great tour. Also, the transfer to the airport on our final day went well and our driver was very nice.

Overall, the trip started in a very disappointing manner. Those first two nights were very uncomfortable and we would never stay somewhere like that again. I was surprised Kimkim would select that hotel as something acceptable for guests. It made me wonder if anyone from Kimkim had ever stayed there.

Thankfully, the trip ended on a much better note in Bruges with hotel Aragon. Much more in line with our previously established expectations.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Jedermann Munich
Munich
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maritim Hotel Stuttgart
Stuttgart
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Aragon
Bruges
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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Oct 29, 2024
Dear Megan,
Thanks for taking the time to share about your experience in Germany and Belgium. Your feedback is important to us to improve our services.
I understand that the accommodations at Jederman Hotel did not meet your expectations, and I'm sorry the hotel didn't have other adjoined rooms on your dates to offer you. I hope you enjoyed the 2 double rooms they offered instead for your two nights in Munich.
I am glad you and your family loved your day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and the...
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Dear Megan,
Thanks for taking the time to share about your experience in Germany and Belgium. Your feedback is important to us to improve our services.
I understand that the accommodations at Jederman Hotel did not meet your expectations, and I'm sorry the hotel didn't have other adjoined rooms on your dates to offer you. I hope you enjoyed the 2 double rooms they offered instead for your two nights in Munich.
I am glad you and your family loved your day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and the remainder of your trip in Stuttgart and Bruges!
I wish you all the best in your future travels!
Best,
Mathilde

Very helpful and always attentive, highly rec...
Germany | Oct 11 - Oct 20, 2024

Timothy
Timothy H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Very helpful and always attentive, highly recommended.

Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Oct 21, 2024

Hello Timothy,
Thank you so much for your review, it was a pleasure to organize your road trip with your brother! I'm happy you enjoyed Germany and Switzerland, and I hope you arrived home with many memories!
All the best,
Mathilde

KimKim and Valentine provided a wonderful trip
Germany | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2024

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Pamela S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
I would like to thank Valentine for the awesome trip she arranged for the five of us. She arranged a trip through Prague, Munich and the Alsace area. Valentine’s presented us with many options and was very flexible in helping us to change a few items along the way. Her suggestions for restaurants and sights to see were excellent and kept us busy. It was very easy to contact her if there was a question about something. She always got back to us timely and was just an email away if we needed... Read more

I would like to thank Valentine for the awesome trip she arranged for the five of us. She arranged a trip through Prague, Munich and the Alsace area. Valentine’s presented us with many options and was very flexible in helping us to change a few items along the way. Her suggestions for restaurants and sights to see were excellent and kept us busy. It was very easy to contact her if there was a question about something. She always got back to us timely and was just an email away if we needed help. Thank you Valentine for helping us to create a memorable trip.
The hotels in Prague and Munich were in wonderful locations and we could walk to so many fun sights and activities. The Spinnerhof Hotel in the Black Forest was in a beautiful setting. All hotels had helpful staff and a wonderful breakfast to enjoy every morning.
Blacklane provided our transfers between airports, hotels and train stations. The Blacklane drivers were always punctual, courteous and helpful. Wonderful service provided.
Our Prague tour guides Ernestena, Alzbeta and Dalibora were knowledgeable, interesting and fun to be with.

Hotel Reviews
Living Hotel Das Viktualienmarkt
Munich

Great location to Marienplatz. Helpful staff and great breakfast. Also enjoyed the glass of beer and pretzel in the afternoon.

Hotel Spinnerhof
Salsbachwalden

Beautiful views and very nice rooms. Wonderful breakfast served. Dinner in the restaurant was delicious and the Schwarzwald Krische Torte is unforgettable.

Metropolitan Hotel
Prague

Great location and easy walking distance to the Old Town and sites to see.

Location
Hotel Kloster Hirsau
Hirsau

Very nice hotel with a good breakfast. Interesting Monastery ruins nearby to explore.

Activity Reviews
Welcome to Prague
Welcome to Prague
Prague

Ernestina was a joy to walk with and learn the history and interesting facts about Prague. Her suggestion to visit the castle at night was timely as we were able to also see the crown jewels exhibit. A rare opportunity to see this exhibit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Best of Culinary Prague
Best of Culinary Prague
Prague

Our culinary tour with Alzbeta was tasty and educational. We had the opportunity to taste many different local foods and learn more about the history of each one. The meal setting in the medieval church basement was an interesting setting and the food was delicious.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oktoberfest private tour: Bavarian Beer & Festive Bites
Oktoberfest private tour: Bavarian Beer & Festive Bites
Munich

Wasn't what the tour details said it was.

Rothenburg and Harburg Day Trip From Munich
Rothenburg and Harburg Day Trip From Munich
Munich

Svenby was a wonderful driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. Beautiful towns to tour and learn about.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Munich Viktualienmarkt Food Tour
Munich Viktualienmarkt Food Tour
Munich

Fun tour, good food and fun facts to learn more about Munich.

Munich Bike Tour
Munich Bike Tour
Munich

Very nice bike tour through gardens and streets of Munich. Also got to see the surfing area on the review. Very fun to watch that.

The most beautiful villages on the Alsatian Wine Road
The most beautiful villages on the Alsatian Wine Road
Germany

Valentine provided several cities to visit on the way to Colmar. We visited several of them and enjoyed them all. The cities were beautiful and so fun to walk through. Great suggestions for us to visit. I would have loved to have more time in them.

Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Prague

Ernestina was a joy to walk with and learn the history and interesting facts about Prague. Her suggestion to visit the castle at night was timely as we were able to also see the crown jewels exhibit. A rare opportunity to see this exhibit.

Scenic Bastei bridge with Boat Trip Day Tour
Scenic Bastei bridge with Boat Trip Day Tour
Prague

Our guide Dalibora provided a wonderful tour with many learnings along the way. While the rain fell fairly heavy that day, it did not stop us from completing our hike and boat ride. The lunch location was perfect to dry out a bit and enjoy a delicious meal.

Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Hello Pam,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Your feedbacks positive or negatives on the tours are always very helpful to improve your services :)
It was a pleasure to organize your beautiful trip thank you so much.
See you soon in France or Switzerland, I would be delighted to craft an amazing trip for you again,
Best,
Valentine

Valentine is quick to respond to any of your needs
Germany | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2024

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John J.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Valentine is exceptional at what she does. She arranged a first-class trip for our group. The hotels she selected were perfect! The tours were well organized. I would definitely recommend using Valentine if you want the luxury of having your entire trip planed out for you. John Read more

Valentine is exceptional at what she does. She arranged a first-class trip for our group. The hotels she selected were perfect! The tours were well organized. I would definitely recommend using Valentine if you want the luxury of having your entire trip planed out for you. John

Hotel Reviews
Metropolitan Hotel
Prague

This hotel is within walking distance of everything!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Spinnerhof
Salsbachwalden

This is a very quaint hotel nestled in the black hills. Everything about it was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Kloster Hirsau
Hirsau

Very nice/clean hotel with very friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Living Hotel Das Viktualienmarkt
Munich

This hotel is within walking distance of everything!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Welcome to Prague
Welcome to Prague
Prague
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Prague
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Bastei bridge with Boat Trip Day Tour
Scenic Bastei bridge with Boat Trip Day Tour
Prague

The bridge if beautiful. The boat ride was quite a let-down. It takes a total of 20 minutes. They take you upriver 10 minutes then back to the start. Really not much to see. Plus, and this is something you really need to know, the hike to the boat is not an easy one. It is advertised as a tour for people from young to old. That is not the case at all. There is a great amount of hiking at both the bridge and to the boat. I am in pretty good shape and i considered it a moderate to difficult hike.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Oktoberfest private tour: Bavarian Beer & Festive Bites
Oktoberfest private tour: Bavarian Beer & Festive Bites
Munich

Just not what we expected.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Munich

Sobering is all I can say. God bless the souls who perished there.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Premium Tour
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Premium Tour
Munich

The first-class bus ride was very comfortable, and the tour was amazing. There is a great amount of walking necessary for this tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Best of Culinary Prague
Best of Culinary Prague
Prague
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on Oct 16, 2024

Hello John,
Thank you so much for your kind review and comments!
These are very helpful to improve our services. We hope you came back home with a lot of memories from beautiful Germany :)
See you soon in France or Switzerland,
Valentine

Fantastic Multi-Country European Family Vacation for 6
Germany | Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2024

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Lisa K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2024
We had an amazing family trip to Europe and could not have pulled it off myself without the help of Mathilde! She had ideas for activities that I never would have known existed or come up with on my own. I was also very nervous about booking a trip for 6 people ranging in ages from 7 to 70, traveling to three countries I was not familiar with. Mathilde took care of everything and the entire trip went smoothly. She was very responsive and followed up in a timely manner. In Paris, the... Read more

We had an amazing family trip to Europe and could not have pulled it off myself without the help of Mathilde! She had ideas for activities that I never would have known existed or come up with on my own. I was also very nervous about booking a trip for 6 people ranging in ages from 7 to 70, traveling to three countries I was not familiar with. Mathilde took care of everything and the entire trip went smoothly. She was very responsive and followed up in a timely manner.

In Paris, the macaron cooking class with Marthe in her apartment was incredible. She taught us how to make the amazing macarons and gave us the recipes to try making them at home. It was a fun activity to do together as a family and everyone participated in making the macarons.

Our private guided bike ride through Paris with Thibeau was so much fun! We had fun activities to do, got to hear interesting facts and history directly from him, and was able to see so much. The bikes were comfortable to ride for everyone and the tandem attachment worked out well for our 7 year old (both to keep her from running into other bikers/cars and to make sure she wouldn't get tired).

When our trains cancelled from Amsterdam to Ahaus, Germany, Mathilde quickly responded with other options. We ended up renting a vehicle from Amsterdam to Ahaus, which worked out perfectly (even better than the trains would have).

In Amsterdam, we started with a canal boat ride, which was a great way to see different parts of the city and learn about them. We all had an amazing time on the Zaanse Schans tour. The tour guide, Bianca, was fabulous. We had more fun then we expected seeing how the wooden shoes were made, sampling the different types of Gouda cheese, and seeing the windmills in operation. We could have spent several more hours there. We also enjoyed the Van Gogh museum. It was an easy city to navigate and everything was in walking distance.

Overall, it was an amazing trip that everyone will remember. I will definitely use kimkim again for our big travel needs!

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel Lorette—Astotel
Paris

Nice, clean and quiet hotel. There were several cafes nearby and very close to the metro. The breakfasts were amazing and everyone enjoyed the daily snacks that they had to offer. I would highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Modern with nice decor.
Location
Nearby to many cafes and the metro.
Staff
The front desk staff was very nice and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable beds and the public areas of the hotel were very clean as well.
Hotel NH City Center Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Super nice hotel in a great location! The rooms were very nice, the hotel was clean in the rooms and public spaces, and the breakfast was phenomenal. It was nice that it had a bar with food for other hours of the day as well for those that were tired and didn't feel like venturing out. The hotel staff was also very friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Right in the heart of everything.
Location
All of the main attractions that we wanted to visit were no more than a 20-25 minute walk. Plenty of cafes nearby and we were right by one of the canals.
Staff
Super friendly staff at the front desk and at the hotel bar/breakfast area.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean. The beds were a bit firm compared to other places we stayed at so that would be the only thing I didn't like (but willing to overlook due to all the other great amenities).
Activity Reviews
Arc de Triomphe - Skip the line ticket
Arc de Triomphe - Skip the line ticket
Paris

This was a great place to visit upon arriving to Paris. Great views of the city and a lot of things to do in the area.

Quality of Experience
Nice to have the tickets and not have to stand in line to buy them!
Seine River Cruise with Audio Guide
Seine River Cruise with Audio Guide
Paris

Great activity for the end of the first day, when everyone was tried from traveling and walking. It was a great way to see the big attractions that were along the Seine River and to learn a little about them. The audio guides were a little more difficult to figure out how to use and some of them did not seem to work well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Louvre Museum in Paris: entrance tickets & audioguides
Louvre Museum in Paris: entrance tickets & audioguides
Paris

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the Louvre to see the famous works of art and an incredible building. It is nearly impossible to see it all because it is so big. The audio guides were helpful to learn more about the art.

Quality of Experience
Private Family Bike Trip
Private Family Bike Trip
Paris

I was looking forward to this before we arrived but it turned out to be even more fun than I expected. Our guide, Thibeau, was fantastic and made it a lot of fun. We saw so many great sights and learned a lot from T on our tour. The stop at the market for lunch was also very nice. Another 15 minutes in the market would have been great (but that might have been cut short because we arrived late to start the tour). The bikes were really nice and comfortable to ride all day. They all looked new and in great condition. We used a tandem attachment for our 7 year old, which worked out great and prevented her from wandering into other bike/car traffic and gave her an easy way to rest if she got tired. The fun activities and challenges along the ride made it even more memorable. My kids really got into it. There were medals at the end that will be a great souvenir for them! One of the bikes got a flat tire during the tour because we ran over a screw. It was not an issue and our guide immediately sprang into action and repaired the tire quickly and got us back on our way.

Quality of Experience
Great bikes and a well planned tour!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and interacted well with our family.
Macaron Cooking Class
Macaron Cooking Class
Paris

This was a super fun activity that was enjoyed by all! Marthe was great and was definitely an expert at making macarons. She shared all of the tips to make perfect macarons that you will not find in the cookbooks. Everyone in our party, ranging in ages from 7-70, were able to participate and help. She shared all of the recipes with us at the end so we can try to make them at home on our own. They were definitely some of the best macarons that I have ever had! She even gave us recommendations of places to eat for afterwards!

Quality of Experience
Marthe had everything ready to go and it was a very smooth process.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marthe was exceptionally knowledgeable.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Amsterdam

This was a great way to see and hear about the different places along the canals. It is such a beautiful city and is even more beautiful from the canals. We enjoyed a glass of wine/beer while listening to the audio and taking in the sights.

Quality of Experience
Great way to learn about the different places in Amsterdam.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The boat driver was friendly and interesting to listen to.
Transport
The boat was nice and clean.
Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Zaanse Schans Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Amsterdam

This turned out to be more fun than we imagined. It was a small village with a lot to see and do. Everyone in our group enjoyed it. It's about a half hour drive from the city so you only spend about two hours there. Those two hours went fast as we watched how wooden clogs are made, got a demo on how they make Gouda cheese (and then sampled all the different kinds!), and then visited one of the working windmills. The time we were there went really fast and we could have easily spent another couple of hours there.

Quality of Experience
It was so fun to see all of these traditional and famous activities.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very friendly and did a good job getting us from place to place so we could see as much as possible.
Transport
The bus was comfortable and had seat belts for everyone.
Van Gogh Museum: skip-the-line entrance ticket
Van Gogh Museum: skip-the-line entrance ticket
Amsterdam

If you like art, this is a great place to visit! My husband is a huge Van Gogh fan so this was one of his must do activities in Amsterdam. I wasn't as excited to go here but I was very impressed with the museum. The audio guides made it much more interesting and I enjoyed learning his story and the background on his paintings. I now have a much bigger appreciation for Van Gogh and his artwork than I did before this visit. There was an activity for younger kids (kind of like a scavenger hunt) that made it more engaging for our 7 year old. She turned in her completed booklet at the end as was able to pick a postcard of her favorite painting!

Quality of Experience
Great museum that tells the story of Van Gogh.
Local specialist: Mathilde Dubuisson
Mathilde
Mathilde Dubuisson
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Oct 14, 2024

Hi Lisa,
Merci beaucoup for taking the time to write a review about your family trip. I'm so happy to read you enjoyed everything, especially the Macarons cooking class and the family bike tour! I hope you'll have fun recreating the recipe at home!
I wish you all the best,
Mathilde

Great France Adventure!
France | Oct 2 - Oct 8, 2024

Nidhi
Nidhi S.
Fresh Meadows, NY | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
We had a great trip planned by our local specialist, Valentine. We wanted to see all of the main tourist attractions and not have to worry about lines, group tours, scheduling things ourselves. Everything was specified to our needs. She paid great attention to us traveling with our parents, needing something more slower pace but still being able to see as much as we could. We really enjoyed the diverse locations - Nice and Paris! and got to experience parts of the cities which are also... Read more

We had a great trip planned by our local specialist, Valentine. We wanted to see all of the main tourist attractions and not have to worry about lines, group tours, scheduling things ourselves. Everything was specified to our needs. She paid great attention to us traveling with our parents, needing something more slower pace but still being able to see as much as we could. We really enjoyed the diverse locations - Nice and Paris! and got to experience parts of the cities which are also outside of the go-to tourist spots (which we really enjoyed!) Our individual tour guides, Sebastein, VM, and Anya were also very helpful in providing recommendations for food spots, local recommendations for shopping and seeing things around our neighborhood. We cannot wait for our next trip to France.

Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on Oct 11, 2024

Merci beaucoup Nidhi for this amazing review!
It was a real pleasure to organize your trip for your family and adapt the pace to everyone in the group. I hope you cameback home with a lot of memories in mind.
Next time, you need to see Provence, Loire Valley Royal Castles, or if you come in Winter, the beautiful Alsacian Christmas Markets :)
See you soon in France,
Valentine

Just returned from 11 day tour of Switzerland...
Switzerland | Sep 26 - Oct 6, 2024

J
JANE F.
East Brainerd, TN | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2024

Just returned from 11 day tour of Switzerland. Amandine was our agent who planned the entire trip. Everything was perfect. Every hotel she picked was very close to trains and extremely clean. We had lots of excursions planned by Amandine and the details on where to go what time to go etc. were very easy to understand. We never had any problems. I would choose Amandine to plan my next European vacation.

Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Oct 08, 2024

Thank you so much for this review :)
I am so glad you enjoyed this incredible trip prepared for such a long time!
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 your trip to Switzerland and so good to know that you had a great time here.

I wish you both all the best!
Amandine