France Trip Down Memory Lane
France | Jul 2 - Jul 16, 2024

Elizabeth
Elizabeth D.
Greensboro, NC | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

For my sister and me this was a trip of a lifetime returning to France where we lived for several years when we were young. Lise worked very closely with us to plan out everything we requested in addition to adding in some activities we had not thought of such as the side trip to Monet's home and gardens. From the time we arrived at CGD airport to the moment we were dropped off for our flight back to the United States, everything went like clockwork! This included private transfers, all tickets to activities and tours, as well as train tickets and stays at wonderful boutique hotels. There were a lot of highlights to this trip but my sister and I loved our Seine dinner cruise on Bastille Day with incredible fireworks over the Eiffel Tower. Frankly we were amazed at how little stress we had with this trip. When visiting France again I will definitely work with Lise. Thanks so much!

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel Tardif Noble Guesthouse
Bayeux
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise
Amboise
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover Giverny along the way
Discover Giverny along the way
France
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private guided tour to Azay-Le-Rideau and Chinon
Private guided tour to Azay-Le-Rideau and Chinon
Amboise
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Paris
Quality of Experience
Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience
Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience
Paris
Quality of Experience
Fantastic I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meal. The Bastille Day fireworks were quite a wonderful experience
Murders and Mysteries of the Louvre
Murders and Mysteries of the Louvre
Paris

Enjoyed with whirlwind tour of the Louvre.

Quality of Experience
D-Day U.S beaches tour
D-Day U.S beaches tour
France
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mont-Saint-Michel day Tour
Mont-Saint-Michel day Tour
France
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour
Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour
Paris
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Chartres guided tour
Chartres guided tour
France

Although this guided tour was good I believe that my sister and I would have done just as well with a personal guided tour on our own with our driver just giving us a set time for us to visit Chartres before we traveled to our next destination.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A pretty fast driver but we had no mishaps
Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day
Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day
France

The private lunch at the Chateau was fantastic! I loved the marriage museum at this small Chateau.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Medieval Paris - St Chapelle, Notre Dame & Conciergerie
Medieval Paris - St Chapelle, Notre Dame & Conciergerie
Paris

Although our guide was very nice her command of the English language was limited. Since I speak some French it was not as much of a problem for me as it was for my sister. We would have been better off to take the English audio guide and tour on our own with the guide just dropping us off for the allotted time.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Lise Troulier
Lise
Lise Troulier
Local specialist in Lacenas, near Lyon, France | Replied on Aug 09, 2024
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled that your trip back to France was such a meaningful and memorable experience for you and your sister. It was an absolute pleasure working closely with you to plan this journey, and I'm delighted that everything went smoothly from start to finish. I'm especially glad you enjoyed the special touches like the Seine dinner cruise on Bastille Day—it sounds like a truly magical moment! Your kind words mean a lot to me, and... Read more

Dear Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled that your trip back to France was such a meaningful and memorable experience for you and your sister. It was an absolute pleasure working closely with you to plan this journey, and I'm delighted that everything went smoothly from start to finish.

I'm especially glad you enjoyed the special touches like the Seine dinner cruise on Bastille Day—it sounds like a truly magical moment! Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I’m so happy to hear that the trip was stress-free and full of unforgettable experiences.

When you decide to visit France again, I would love to assist you with your travels. Thank you once again for your trust and for sharing your feedback!

Sincerely,
Lise