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  • Sandra M
    New York, Ny4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thibault was an amazing guide and super nice. He explained everything in detail and was very charming. The bikes were a lot of fun! We were able to bike along the grounds and cover a lot since it's too much to walk. You get an hour in town prior to the bike tour to check everything out and it is simply lovely and filled with so much amazing food at the farmers market. The bikes come with rain jackets in case it rains as well. You get plenty of time afterwards to tour the castle with the times entry which is a great way to avoid waiting in line.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Eric O
    Modesto, CA28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The overall experience is a reminder of what we went thru ti defeat the axis powers. Our Guide Brun (From Brie) took it to a different level She was witty, extremely knowledgeable and not afraid to offer her family’s part in World War II
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Cruiser45484068536
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our guide was great! Very knowledgeable & made us feel very welcomed. Would definitely recommend this tour for others.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Robert L
    La Canada Flintridge, CA65 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We met early morning. The bus leaves at 7am.
    I would strongly recommend coming early to the Trocadero meeting point if that’s where you are meeting. That’s where our tour met. Looking at the TripAdvisor details, it seems like that one departs from the Hyatt. Our tour was operated by the same CityWonders company. We booked directly from the CityWonders website and paid less using a discount promo code from their website.
    If meeting at Trocadéro, try to arrive by 6:30am. Great place and time to take photos of the Eiffel Tower. Amazing vantage point for viewing the Eiffel Tower. Beautiful lighting and the plaza is empty at that hour.

    The tour bus is modern, clean and comfortable. Seats recline so you can sleep on the way to Mont St Michel.
    The bus also has wifi and phone charging stations.

    First two hours are a quiet drive (catch up on sleep) until arriving at a gas station market stop for bathroom break and breakfast. The stop is only 20 minutes so you gotta order your food and coffee quickly.

    We had two tour guides (Ash and Iffy). Both were great and enthusiastic. They let you sleep for the first two hours, then provide interesting history about France and Mont St. Michel.

    Upon arrival, the guides led us up the climb up to the abbey. It’s a little strenuous but a trek filled with breathtaking views and also a walk back in time as you stroll through quaint medieval roads within the castle.

    We start at the abbey with a self tour using the video/audio tour with a tablet and headphones they provide you. This gives you the luxury of exploring at your own pace. The cost of the CityWonders tour included admission tickets into the abbey along with the tablet and headphones. The abbey is definitely the highlight of the tour. An amazing historical site. This self guided tour will last between 60-90 minutes.

    I would advise not taking too long because you only have a little less than 3.5 hours at Mont St. Michel.
    Once finished with the abbey, you will want to walk around the periphery of the small island and enjoy more stunning views and take lots of photos. You will also want enough time to eat at one of the many restaurants within the island.

    With this tour you will probably feel like you wished you had more time there, but it’s enough time to fully enjoy the experience.

    We departed from Mont St. Michel at 3:30pm and got back to Paris around 8pm. Back in time to have a nice dinner in Paris.

    Prior to booking this excursion with CityWonders, I explored many other options for doing this day trip to Mont St Michel, including taking trains, buses, renting a car and other tours. I am so happy I went with this option.
    The train option was way too complicated. The bus was way too slow. Renting a car would’ve resulted in a miserable 8 hours of driving and trying to learn French traffic laws. The other tours were more expensive.
    This tour gave me everything I needed.

    Some of the reviews I read gave me concern, but our experience for myself and family of five was perfect. 5/5 for sure and very good money spent. I highly recommend.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Sarah P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time with our guide Lydia! She was knowledgable and shared great stories at every stop. The tour was a wonderful way to get acclimated with Paris and the different neighborhoods. Would definitely recommend this tour!
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Jesse Alan H
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour guide gave interesting facts about the history of the visited castles. However, the time spent in each castle is short. The castles are amazing so it is worth the visit.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Sandra M
    New York, Ny4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a wonderful day spent in Champagne! We lucked out with the weather and it was an absolutely lovely day. Phillipe was our guide who was with us all day from the meeting point until drop off. He was so funny and quite knowledgeable of so much history and facts. He entertained us all day and was just an amazing guide. We went to a small house and a large house of Champagne for tastings which were great! You learn a lot about Champagne and the region and how everything is made with different varieties. If you have time this is worth it!
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Joan S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was the best tour we had while in Paris. Our guide was amazing and gave us incredible insights into history . His knowledge of French history was encyclopedic and he made it enjoyable. The tour was never dry or dull. If you have the time take the full day. It is well worth it.
    Written 22 October 2023
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  • Donna C
    Covington, LA23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our best day in Paris. We had the friendliest and most knowledgeable guide. She really went above and beyond to show us around. Has everything planned and helped move through the train and lines for Versailles w great ease.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Sherie J
    St. Helier, UK2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Couldn't get on the train so lost an hour of tour time. Tour guide was knowledgeable enough. Didn't seem like an expert on the palace.
    Written 4 November 2023
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  • Paul
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very good way to get to Giverny and back in half a day. The guide is friendly and provides lots of information about Monet, Giverny, and the surrounding area on the ride to and from Giverny. At Giverny itself, the guide was there to help with photos and questions, but largely encourages free exploration of the grounds and the town. The amount of time in Giverny is perfect. This was the perfect pace for a place I had always wanted to see.
    Written 5 November 2023
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  • Justin K
    Mechanicsville, VA2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sarah was an amazing guide. The sights were spectacular! My best trip to Europe so far. The castles were really a dream come true.
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Helen K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing - highlight of our trip
    Small group with knowledgeable, friendly and humorous guide
    Helped to be one of the first groups into the garden- had sufficient time to explore the house and town
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Emily M
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Exceptionally gorgeous mix of colors and flowers. Expectations were exceeded! I must see in Spring time just outside of Paris. Not a ton to do in the town.
    Written 4 March 2024
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