Best of France Tours
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We offer private luxury guided tours in/from Paris since 2007 with a great team of expert licensed tour guides : Louvre/Orsay museum, Paris walking tour, Versailles & Giverny day trip, Champagne tasting tours in Reims/Epernay, Normandy D-Day landing beaches tours from Paris, Loire castles day trips, Fontainebleau & Vaux le Vicomte tours, Auvers Van Gogh tours, Chartres Cathedral tours, multi-day Normandy tours, and so much more ! We will be very pleased to welcome you soon in France :)
Paris, Ile-de-France, France

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Bedford355 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Couples
My husband and I toured two of the big champagne houses the day before. However, we wanted to see the countryside, meet the local producers and visit villages to better understand the region. Am so happy that Frederic was our guide and arranged amazing days for us. Initially I thought doing 3-4 tastings might be too much but they are really just tastings. It is a bit decadent to start drinking at 9:30 in the morning. Glad we had breakfast. I don’t want to give away everything we did, as you just need to book this. Some of the highlights were meeting a woman owned champagne producer and she distributes to Balthazar in NYC, one of our favorite French bistros, walking into a champagne house where we had some time and met a charming French owner, she didn’t charge for the tasting as she loves Americans, viewing Madame Clicquot summer chalet, two amazing French lunches in villages that were Michelin star worthy for very reasonable cost, tasting limited edition champagnes, chatting with producers themselves one on one; in fact one of the producers sold his Champagne to Septime restaurant in Paris, and icing on the cake was ending with riddling, gorging, labeling our own personal bottles of champagne. The experiences we had would have been impossible to book myself. Every place we went we were welcome and felt like family. One of the days was a Sunday and almost everything was closed, but not for us. Magically we had a full day of experiences that Frederic arranged. Frederic was always punctual, kind and always ensuring all of our questions were answered and always wanting to ensure we were happy. But the end of the two days, Frederic was more of a friend than a guide. After the tour, Frederic sent us a lovely note along with restaurants in NYC that have the champagne we enjoyed. It was a wonderful two days perfectly orchestrated by Frederic. Merci mon ami
Written November 8, 2021
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Jill L
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
We spent a week in Paris and were fortunate enough to start our holiday with Frederic showing us some of the city’s iconic offerings. Frederic’s extensive knowledge of art and history made our visits to the Louvre, Mont Martre, and Versailles meaningful and enlightening. Frederic was a consummate professional and always met us promptly and expressed his desire to honor our preferences. His wit and charm made our time spent on his tours engaging and enjoyable. When you visit Paris, Frederic and Best of France Tours will ensure you have a memorable experience.
Written December 7, 2022
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Thank you Jill ! - I am glad you had such a great time with Frederic and that you kept nice memories of your time in France - We hope to see you again someday soon in Paris/France. Philippe
Written February 10, 2023
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Odonnelljs
Baltimore, MD3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
This is my second tour with Best of France and I will book a third next year. We were two couples on our most recent tour to Giverny and Auvers Sur-Oise. Frederic, our Best of France guide, was a true professional. He picked us up in a large Mercedes van at our VRBO in the city center and skillfully drove us outside of Paris, commenting on landmarks and sites along the way. He carefully guided us through the gardens at Giverny, offering perceptive insight on Monet and his works. After a delicious sandwich at a local cafe, we toured Auvers-Sur-Oise, where Van Gogh spent his last days. Frederic is an expert in art, history and culture. We also appreciated his local travel tips for our stay in Paris. He was mindful of our needs, friendly, and respectful. His English was excellent, but he would also speak French when we tried. When touring with Best of France, there is no worry, they will take care of every detail.
Written October 30, 2023
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Dear Sherri & family : we are truly grateful for your continued trust and for taking the time to share your positive review of our private tours in Giverny and Auvers Sur-Oise, particularly highlighting Frederic's exceptional guidance. Your kind words about Frederic as a guide and person mean a lot to us. We are fortunate to have him as a part of our team, and it's wonderful to hear that his passion and expertise enhanced your experience. We are committed to providing memorable and enriching experiences, and your feedback reinforces our dedication to excellence.
Written December 4, 2023
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Paula R
New York City, NY71 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
What a wonderful and memorable experience! If you’re on the fence about whether or not to book with this company go ahead and book it - you will not be disappointed. From beginning to end it was a marvelous experience. I reached out to the owner Philippe and he was responsive, helpful, friendly and accommodating from the very beginning via email.

I went on a one-day private tour with Frederic to Giverny and Versailles. He is amazingly knowledgeable, great company and speaks exceptional English. The day flew by and I got many memorable photos. Fredric was very helpful throughout the tour helping me find the best possible vantage point to see the best of the sights and even snapping a few photos for me. This was a truly customized tour starting with the pickup time (I’m not an early bird!) and then continuing with what we spend out time and attention on. Fredric knew all of the guides who worked at Giverny and Versailles and I got insider information no one else was able to attain. I never had to wait in line and everything was seamless. We had lunch together at the perfect spot that had a history as well. I appreciated his easy going demeanor and eagerness to share what he knows. He even gave me some great recommendations for restaurants and attractions in Paris.

I highly recommend this company and Fredric. I will definitely be booking other tours with them and you should too! Can’t wait for my next tour!
Written May 1, 2022
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Nancy L
Highland Beach, FL2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had the best day and highly recommend the Rouen & Honfleur Private Day Trip. Our guide, Frederic, was a wonderful combination of driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area, its history and current trends. He took us to so many places, very competently judging when we wanted to linger or move at a faster pace.It was a delightful way to see some beautiful places outside of Paris. Don't hesitate to reserve this trip.
Written October 18, 2023
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We are genuinely touched by your kind words and thrilled to hear about your positive experience on our private tours in Rouen and Honfleur, especially with our guide, Frederic. Frederic takes great pride in his role, and your appreciation for his knowledge and warm personality is truly rewarding. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team, and your feedback reinforces the commitment we have to providing exceptional experiences. Your glowing review is not only a testament to the quality of our tours but also a source of inspiration for us to continue delivering memorable moments for our clients. Thank you for choosing us, and for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future.
Written December 4, 2023
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Nancy W
Missouri19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
I booked a day trip from Paris to Chantilly with my 11 year old granddaughter. We chose this because she loves horses, but the chateau, grounds, and museum are all exceptional. It is a great way to get outside of Paris and see some beautiful things you would never expect to find. In addition, there is a horse production on Sunday afternoons called Totem that is presented in the 18th century arena that was fun to see. Best of France Tours handled all the arrangements. Frederic was an excellent driver/guide and we were picked up right at our hotel in a very comfortable Mercedes van. Frederic speaks very fluent and clear English and his knowledge of the estate and the treasures it contains made the day very enjoyable. He made every effort to provide for our needs and he did an excellent job engaging my granddaughter.
Written June 8, 2023
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Thank you so much ! We were so happy to have you booking a tour to the Chantilly castle, it is such a lovely and interesting place and Frederic enjoyed your company as well ! All the best, the Best of France Tours Team
Written July 17, 2023
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Alan
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
This was our third experience with Philippe's tour company. We had visited Normandy with Philippe about 10 years ago and found him so very knowledgeable and interesting.
We then went with one of his guides to Giverny and we could not have been more pleased.
So naturally, when I went with my daughter and 12 year old granddaughter, I again sought out Best of France tours. We decided to go to Versailles. Frederic was amazing. He made the tour an experience we will never forget. He was so knowledgeable and personable.
We highly recommend the company and hope to tour with them again.
Written November 18, 2022
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Dear Alan & Joanne, it is always a pleasure to see clients coming back after 10 years! Thank you so much, Frederic also had a great time with you, merci! We are looking forward to seeing you again in Paris/France (but please don't wait another 10 years this time ;) Warm regards, Philippe
Written February 10, 2023
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JStenzel
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
We recently went to Chartres cathedral and Versailles- done in a day with Frederic. We extremely pleased with our choice, and our experience with him. We learned and saw so much more than we would have on our own- this is worth every penny. Frederic picked us up promptly- the Mercedes was very comfortable, but best of all was how he engaged all of us. We covered a lot of ground in one day, but the time really flew by. Don’t hesitate to trust this service!
Written July 28, 2022
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Lauraul1
Groveland, FL5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2012 • Couples
From the moment we were picked up by Noel to the final drop off by Noel, we were pampered, hand carried, and given Paris like a box of jewels. After dreaming of seeing the Eiffel Tower since chilhood, actually being in Paris was breathtaking. Having natives of the city guiding, leading, and teaching has changed how we will travel in the future. Yes, you can do Paris on your own, but having a private van, attentive guides full of knowledge, and someone to prebuy all needed tickets and make all reservations makes for an easy, romantic vacation. Stephanie was everything you could imagine a true Parisian Woman would be: tall, elegant, with chic short hair, trendy clothes, and an attractive personality. From the moment we met, it was like she was an old friend or distant cousin that you never knew you had. While we were not to specific on what we wanted, she gave us everything we could ever ask to see. After spending some time visiting, she had an understanding of what we were as a couple and as tourist/travelers and created a two day tour that will be in our minds forever. She even worked with our fatigue and gave us a drive around the city with fast jump outs to do quick siteseeing: a Roman ruin discovered in city, gardens in the middle of apartments, parks, and probably to our own embarrassment, we saw Monet's Water Lilies in under twenty minutes from drop off to pickup! Well, that's the kind of people we are: move it along! Stephanie worked with out requests and desires and always managed to add something to the adventure. Her knowledge is complete and is offered in a kind manner. Our interaction with Phillipe was relaxed and easy. He arranged a fantastic River Dinner Cruise and handcarried us from hotel to the ship back to hotel. Just a tibit: an American's glass of wine is twice to three times what a French glass of wine would be...just relax, they will refill it, again and again and Phillipe will pour you into the tour van and give you a gleaming drive around the nightlife of Paris that is unforgettable. All interaction was pleasant from beginning emails to final escort to airport. We will use the Best of France Tours when we return!
Written December 8, 2012
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panter
new york591 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2012 • Friends
Our initial email, in fact all our emails, with Philippe Brimont were very professional and his pricing for a group of six to Giverney/Versailles in line with other tours. We selected this tour because of the Trip Advisor reviews. Based on the reviews I really wanted Philippe to be our tour guide, but he was booked and this was at least three months in advance. The car picked us up on time, seemed fairly new and clean. We were greeted by our guide, Stephanie, who we were assured by Philippe was well trained and knowledge. Perhaps she was having an off-day, but we drove most of the way with absolute silence from Stephanie. She did give us the facts and history of Giverny/Versailles, but very dead-panned and uninteresting. She answered any questions we had but did not offer any ancedotes or interesting facts. Giverny was beautiful and not to be missed. Versailles is something you should see once, although I would recommend spending time at the Marie Antoinette Village. We had a wonderful lunch in Giverny at Les Nymphaes, highly recommend.
Written November 17, 2012
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Dear TripAdvisor user, thank you for taking the time to leave your comments about our services. Obviously you can't please all the people all of the time, although we come pretty close as one can tell by all of our previous reviews. We always try to give our best, hence the name of this company. Stephanie is actually one of our best licensed tour guides. She has been working with us for more than 10 years and we have received nothing but positive feedbacks from satisfied clients ever since, who were very happy of her tours and gave it 5-stars (we litterally received hundreds of letters and emails years before Tripadvisor even existed). If you would have asked me to give you this tour personally, even one year ago, I would have answered you that I only give three tours myself: Paris sightseeing tour, Normandy D-Day tours and private Champagne tours. The rest of the time I take care of the planning, emails, phone calls, accountancy, etc and believe me, there is already enough to do there!. We have great passionate tour guides who are specialized in Versailles and Giverny. As for your points of criticism related to Stephanie’s energy and enthousiasm, Stephanie always focuses on great storytelling on her tours and since our licensed guides are driving as well, they also have to focus on the traffic on the highway (thank God!) and can not talk to you all the time. In one of your other reviews while in France, you mentioned as a top TA contributor that you loved your experience in a restaurant on the second floor of a famous monument in Paris. Believe it or no, over the years, most of our clients complained about it, telling us that they found the food average and the prices way too high, so you see, we are all different, and I respect your points of view even though I don’t agree with them. We would have appreciated a personal feedback sent by email to our company instead of just writing an anonymous review on TA. Wishing you the best, Sincerely, Philippe Brimont owner of Best of France Tours
Written November 19, 2012
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