We did the half day Chinon wine tour and the full day Chateau tour with Daphne. Both tours were…read moreamazing! Daphne did such an amazing job not only with her knowledge and information, but the way she set the scene for each stop. Whether it was coffee and croissants in the morning, wine and cheese tastings by candlelight, lunch by a fire in a beautiful private Chateau or wine and food pairings overlooking a beautiful chateaus, Daphne always had a delightful surprise waiting for us. Amazing. Stongly recommend. Daphne was also quick to respond to emails with questions and helped me with the planning of my time,

We did the full day chateau tour to Villandry, Azay le Rideau, and L'Islette and loved it! Daphne…read morewas a great guide!!

Just about the best winery experience you can have - 3 hours of touring vineyards, caves, and…read moretasting Vouvray wines from Vignoble Alain Robert while learning about the grape growing process as well as wine making, cave storage, sparkling wine finishing, etc. Myriam is amazing and not only knows the winery (her husband runs it) but also speaks perfect English and used to be a teacher. Especially if the weather is good, you really can't beat this tour - it may be a bit less personal on weekends when there can be up to 10 people on the tour during high season but for our Tuesday visit it was just two of us and Myriam was as gracious and informative as can be. After finishing up the tour you'll taste a number of Alain Robert wines and also taste through about 10 local specialty foods from cheese to pate to even a cake with preserved fruit. The only thing you'll need to worry about is how many bottles of this excellent wine you'll want to take home and whether you can fit it into your luggage! You'll need a car to get there, but this tour is highly recommended. Just about perfect!

From the owner: Prestations oenotouristiques dans les vignobles de Vouvray et de Touraine : balades commentées dans…read moreles vignes, visites de cave, dégustations-découvertes des vins de Loire. Wine tours in the Vouvray and Touraine vineyards including guided walks in the vines, tours of rock-hewn cellars, Loire wine tastings.

April 11, Montmartre Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour, Paris…read more Our family of four with a son 9 and daughter 10 did a pastry and chocolate tour through Montmartre and it ended up being a really fun way to explore the area. Arrival and First Impressions The group was small, just our family and another family, which worked out well. The shops we visited were tiny so taking turns going in and out was part of the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and walked us through side streets, small parks, and local spots we would never have found on our own. The Highlights We stopped at six different locations including chocolatiers, bakeries, and pastry shops. Highlights included a choux pastry, crepes, madeleines, artisan eclairs, and multiple chocolate tastings. The final stop for hot chocolate and macarons was excellent. The macarons were so good we ended up buying some to bring home. The tour was not just about food. We saw the Love Wall, hidden streets, and learned about the history of Montmartre including small details about the neighborhood that made it feel more personal. The Challenges The guide did not have a very loud voice so in a bigger group it might have been harder to follow, but with our small group it worked fine. Would We Return Yes, especially to try a different tour. It was a great mix of food and exploring. Final Thoughts This tour is a great way to experience Montmartre beyond just walking around. The combination of food, history, and hidden locations made it a memorable and worthwhile experience.

Their ticket purchasing process is misleading and unethical. You go about filling our information,…read morelike you do for many websites, but unlike any other website, you hit the "Next" button (for the third time) and suddenly you have purchased the ticket, without any opportunity to review your tour date, number of participants or even credit card info. All the previous "Next" buttons led to the next step in the process, as is implied by the word and as you would expect, but not this one - it is the final confirmation of purchase even though there is NO indication that this is about to happen. Then they tell you that there are no refunds under any circumstances and that the credit and ticketing laws do not apply to them. Perhaps this is because they are based in Cyprus, which I assume they have chosen precisely to evade regulations. Note that they say there are no refunds no matter what - even if your overall trip gets cancelled or the tour gets cancelled or the guide does not show up. Be very careful, or better yet, avoid these folks and do any of the other more legitimate tours out there for wherever you are travelling to.

Monty was excellent, knowledgeable about Notre Dame, its history, the fire, and restoration. He…read morewas alo willing to share his knowledge about Paris, kings, the city and more We would be ecstatic to book with him again.

Lorenzo was a great tour guide. He knows his history and presented a great story and vision of the…read moretime! It was a great way to learn about the details of Versailles, the gardens, the petit Trianon, and the Hamlet. I feel like I had a personal history lesson.

Our family of three (including my 11 yo son) chose the Paris night bike tour. Even though it's…read morerecommended for 12+, and is a late-night excursion, he's an excellent bicyclist and regularly bicycles in longer trips at home, so I knew he'd be fine, and he stayed up by the tour guide in front the whole time. We heard a lot of compliments from other tourists who enjoyed him, but beware, if your child is NOT a good bicyclist, or well practiced in bicycling, please do not subject other tourists to them-we heard a couple of horror stories of other bicycle tours where this was the case.) This bicycle tour was fantastic! The guide was knowledgeable and the locations were spot-on. Highly recommend if you (like us) only have a few days in Paris, as you can see so much on this tour! The sunset boat tour was absolutely stunning as we boated past the lit up Eiffel Tower, but my highlight was riding around the Louvre (also at sunset). Stunning tour was definitely a highlight!

A fun way to go around the main tourist area of Paris and get a glimpse of the sights. As I go…read morearound Europe for work a lot, I am always looking for somethink to do different on down time, an easy bicycle ride on a beautiful day was a great think to do. I don't recommend this currently with all of the Olympic venues up. The roads are too congested and you can't get to some areas because of the street closures.

Wild party like it's the 1700s…read more Full review of the masquerade ball at the place of Versailles is up on my account. Cheers

Our day at the Palace of Versailles was one of the highlights of our trip to France. Despite the…read moreintense summer heat, it was an unforgettable experience. The sheer opulence of the palace is almost impossible to describe. Every room is more breathtaking than the last, and learning about the history and significance of Versailles made the visit even more inspiring. Standing in a place where so much history unfolded was truly awe-inspiring. We booked a private tour that included transportation to and from our hotel, making the day completely stress-free. Our guide was knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories and historical details that brought the palace to life. After touring the palace, we rented a golf cart to explore the grounds. With temperatures nearing 100 degrees, it was the perfect way to experience the magnificent gardens without having to walk for miles in the heat. The gardens are stunning and deserve just as much time as the palace itself. If you're visiting Paris, I highly recommend setting aside a full day for Versailles. Between the incredible history, spectacular architecture, and beautifully landscaped grounds, it's an experience you won't soon forget.

I've never been to Paris before, and Nicolas has made my trip one of the most unforgettable…read moreexperiences of my travels around Europe. I just tonight went on the Midnight in Paris on Wheels tour. First off-- Nicolas was so great to communicate with for booking and confirming the tour. It was easy to contact him by email or Facebook. When you are coming from out of the country, that makes all the difference. Very much appreciated. He incorporates a mix of history, culture, and interesting tips into his tours. We did the photo package, and he honestly made us feel like celebrities. I mean, who doesn't like (or deserve that) every once in a while, especially on a trip to Paris?! It was well worth the money. His friend, Tsil, was on our tour taking photos as well and was so friendly/talented/professional. We were lucky to have them both. This is a straight-up ZESTY tour. It's got flare and funk and is a great way to see the city.

This is the best way to experience Paris. Nicolas is an…read moreabsolute gentleman and an encyclopedia on everything Paris. And his ride is special, something you will fall in love with instantly. The latest addition of a see through roof ensured that we were cozy for the midnight ride during the beautifully lit cold evening in Paris for the new years. Nicolas picked us from our hotel and so began the joy ride. He made sure he took us to the landmarks in Paris but along the way he revealed the secrets of the local nook and corner of the city. Every time we stopped by one of the many gorgeous remnants of Paris's history, Nicolas took candid pictures of us. Very quickly we realized how popular Nicholas is in Paris. So if you have any questions at all or need suggestions, ask him. We were also given a fine bottle of champagne which we enjoyed by the Eiffel Tower at the stroke of midnight as it sparkles for one last time for the day. Can you beat that? Ofcourse! We then stopped by a local creperie to devour the best crepes in Paris. Did I fail to mention the looks you get all along as you drive through Paris. It's as if the car is the darling of the city. I highly recommend the midnight tour, be it your first time in Paris or your 10th. I guarantee that you will stumble on something new thanks to Nicolas. You will not regret it. Until next time friend... Au revoir!

A word of warning to anyone considering an Acco Dispo tour…read more Acco Dispo shares on their own website "The first reservation of two-people minimum can choose the tour itinerary." Since our tour, they have added the clause "Some programs will require a minimum of 4 people." None of this is true. We were visiting the Loire Valley for only 1 full day, and were very intentional about the sights we wanted to see. After doing our research, we decided to book an Acco Dispo tour. We attempted to book on March 23, only to be told that they schedule their tours 1 month out. To be sure that we could choose the itinerary for our given date, July 16, we submitted our reservation at midnight on June 16. Acco Dispo responded, confirming our reservation for the desired itinerary. In the month leading up to our trip, other guests expressed interest in an alternate itinerary on July 16. So as to not lose this additional business, Acco Dispo changed the itinerary (despite guaranteeing that we would be able to choose the itinerary) and then poorly communicated the change in schedule. It wasn't until we had already departed for the day's activities and had left the pick-up point that we learned we would be visiting other sites. Our carefully planned and intentional holiday was ruined. We were entitled to a full refund as we didn't receive the experience that we paid for. Still, I attempted to compromise, and only requested a partial refund, as we did ultimately visit chateaux that day, just not the ones we had intended to see. Acco Dispo refused to refund any of our payment, and has kept the full amount for themself. Unfortunately, there seems to be few tour agencies in the Loire Valley offering a similar service to Acco Dispo, and thus they can run their business in such a dishonest, disingenuous manner. I encourage other tour operators to consider establishing a competing business and operate with honesty and principles. I also encourage anyone considering booking with Acco Dispo to use caution. While they say you can choose the day's itinerary, they may change it unexpectedly, thus ruining your carefully planned holiday. Acco Dispo will likely respond to this review, disputing these claims. I'm happy to provide our email correspondence as proof of everything I've shared here.

We had a wonderful time with Pascal of Acco-Dispo's mini van tour company we found through our Rick…read moreSteve's guide to France book. Pascal was very knowledgeable, not only about the chateaus in the area, but off the surrounding area past and present. We had a lot of good advice and special group rates to get tickets to each château. I can't say enough about the ease and enjoyment we found on this adventure through Amboise and the Loire valley.

Philippe Brimont, is an exceptional tour guide. He kindly and patiently worked with our group of 7!…read moreHe picked us up, personalized the tour, and worked late because we wanted to see as much as possible. He drove us all around Normandy and stopped to tell us stories that occurred all over the place. If any history fans are reading this I would strongly recommend using his services. As a stubborn man who thinks he does not need a tour guide. I feel like it was well worth the money because I had the opportunity to see and learn a lot more because Philippe was excellent!

Frédéric picked us up promptly in a spotless Mercedes Benz van. He drove us at a good speed,…read moreamazingly avoiding the snarling holiday traffic. When we got into the van, he asked what we had seen already and what we wanted to see. Based on this itinerary, Frédéric figured out a route to see everything with minimal traffic woes in four hours. Not only was Frédéric a great driver, he was also quite knowledgeable about Parisian history and culture. We laughed and shared stories together. The next time we are in Paris, we will be sure to call and reserve Frédéric, perhaps for a Versailles tour as well.