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Clément Thonneau

I put one foot in tourism during my bachelor's degree in sports tourism management. Then I put the second one through my internships and professional experiences, either in Rio (during the Olympic Games) or in Portugal as a Surfcamp assistant 🏄‍♂️

Two years ago, I came back from Australia, and I launched my travel blog and went cycling through France and Southern Europe 🚵🇫🇷

I then flew to Spain to work as a travel blogger, and I'm now back in France in the Lyon area to help you with your European travel wishes 🧭

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I am mostly focused on France but if you want to combine my marvelous country to the pizza, the paella one or even the Guiness one, I will be here for you as well ! "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I felt in the travel world when I as a kid like Obelix did. I travel quite a bit with my parents mostly in France, Europe or Africa. I also lived in Ireland for a month when I was a teenager. So I guess I did love it so much that I wanted it to be my life. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"When I was living in Brazil, I've done a 48H trek in the lencois marahenses. This moment was just unique and unforgattable, we catched the pink moon during our walk through the desert and the ephemeric rain lakes before to catch back a pirogue to go back to the town. A real adventure. "

Clément is part of the following groups: France Travel Agents, Ireland Travel Agents
One of many inlets in Calanques National Park
1 Week in France - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

One week in France is enough time to explore Paris plus the highlights of one other region. Wine aficionados can spend a few days in Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, history buffs should consider Normandy, and travelers with leisure in mind will enjoy Nice and the glitzy South of France. If you've already done Paris, you can skip it altogether in lieu of more regional delights—head straight to Marseilles, for example, and spend your whole trip immersed in the culture and food of Provence.

Hilltop perched village of Gordes
Culture, Food & History of Provence - 6 Days

This six-day trip to France's famously beautiful Provence region allows you to experience its highlights. On top of touring the area's national parks and vineyards, you'll spend time in historic Marseille, plus travel around the Luberon massif, which is home to ancient hilltop villages. You'll also indulge in outdoor and gourmet excursions all while enjoying the amenities of the lavish hotels in which you'll be residing. 

View of Achill Island
Hiking Ireland's Atlantic Way - 8 Days

Immerse yourself in the culture and nature of western Ireland on this 8-day hiking trip. Enjoy hearty Irish pub meals, spend your days hiking on the rocky cliffs and wind-swept moors, and spend the night in comfortable accommodations in town. See medieval and prehistoric ruins and hear stories of bygone eras as you explore Mayo County's highlights: iconic Croagh Patrick, beautiful Clew Bay, and the stunning views of Killary Fjord.

Following a good riding day...
Cycle from Bordeaux to Toulouse - 9 days

See the beautiful Canal de Garonne by bike, via a stunning route through several wine-growing regions - including the world famous St Emilion. Continue through southwest France (Aquitane and the Midi-Pyrenees) as you ride by vineyards, chateaux, and so much more.

The London Eye and Big Ben
England to France: London, English Countryside, Paris & Lyon - 14 Days

This action-packed, two-week tour spans from England to France. Start by enjoying the best of London—from Buckingham Palace to high tea to a private tour of the Tower of London—along with day trips to the southeast coast and countryside. Then, head to Paris to explore the Eiffel Tower at night, cruise the Seine, and have a Euro-Disney adventure. Finally, end the trip in Lyon with a tour of the city center, delicious Lyonnaise eats, and a visit to the Beaujolais wine region for a farewell toast.

Favorite experiences

Bicycle and Wine Tour of Provence

The region of Provence, in southeast France, is one of the most singularly beautiful areas on the European continent. Running from the RhĂ´ne River, in the west, to the eastern Italian border, it encompasses many diverse areas, including the famous coastline of the French Riviera, the Camargue...

Bordeaux City Walking & Boat Tour

Enjoy discovering all of Bordeaux with a city tour and boat ride along the scenic Garonne River. Bordeaux combines every ingredient of the quintessential French "art de vivre,” including history, culture, architecture, wine, and food. During this private day tour, you'll explore Bordeaux from two...

Sunset Sailing & Spanish Guitar in Barcelona

Experience the beauty of Barcelona's waterfront with a sunset sailing excursion. You'll glide along the city's coastline for a unique vantage point of this historic metropolis, with its port, sky-high hotels, grand boulevards, beaches, Old Town spires, and more. If the weather allows, your...

Bike Tour of Paris

A sightseeing bike tour offers a unique way to take in the streets of Paris. You get to see more than a bus tour but cover more ground than on a walking tour. After meeting your guide and getting acquainted with your bike and gear, set off through the trendy and stylish streets of Le Marais, the...

Hiking the Valley of Wonders in Mercantour National Park

The Provence region of southeastern France is known for its beautiful and high-class destinations along the French Riviera. However, outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to learn there's also plenty of nature excursions in the region. One great outing that combines world-class hiking with...

Marseille Markets & Cooking Class

Explore Marseille's culinary scene and end your day enjoying a delicious meal you created in a cooking class! You'll start by perusing the city's markets with a local gastronome, beginning with Vieux Port, Marseille's famed fish market. Shop here for the day's catch: red mullets, sea breams, or...

Recent trip reviews for Clément

Amazing France (Alsace and Paris) 16th Mother / Daughter dream vacation by Clément!
France | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2023

Chrissy
Chrissy J.
Cedar Park, TX | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2023

We really couldn’t have asked for anything more with the Exceptional and Perfect trip Clément and his team put together for us! Each and every tour was amazing and ALL of our guides were the absolute perfect hosts, historians, photographers and all felt like Friends in the end!

We really had the most memorable trip and the detail of our itinerary was incredible!!! Thank you Clément, High Point Holidays and Kimkim.com for making our mother/daughter 16th Birthday celebration the dream of... read more

We really couldn’t have asked for anything more with the Exceptional and Perfect trip Clément and his team put together for us! Each and every tour was amazing and ALL of our guides were the absolute perfect hosts, historians, photographers and all felt like Friends in the end!

We really had the most memorable trip and the detail of our itinerary was incredible!!! Thank you Clément, High Point Holidays and Kimkim.com for making our mother/daughter 16th Birthday celebration the dream of a lifetime!

Chrissy and Cameron Johnson

Hotel Reviews
Terrass Hotel 4*
Paris

Seriously the most amazing staff and hotel with fantastic views of Paris! Great location and the Hotel really made our 16th Birthday celebration special! Highly recommend and walk the area, Montmartre is a very special place!

Authenticity & Character
The views and rooftop!!!
Location
Walking distance to many wonderful places to eat and drink or have a coffee!
Staff
Kindest and Warmest staff you will meet with all the special touches including balloons and treats for my daughters birthday!
Cleanliness & Comfort
HĂ´tel Le Colombier
Colmar

This hotel is in the perfect location for Colmar! The staff was lovely and the building was wonderful with its breakfast and courtyards. So many great stores, town views and restaurants all within walking distance!

Authenticity & Character
Amazing courtyards and breakfast!
Location
Walking distance to everything you would need and so beautiful!
Staff
Helpful with everything we asked for! Very courthouse and kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private day tour of Alsace
France

The Alsace Safari for both days was absolutel perfection! Eric and Ana guided us through various towns, made us reservations for authentic lunches and gave us all the history we could take in. The personalization is unbelievable by Eric and perfect for the start of our vacation! I highly recommend this tour with Eric and Ana who want to see and hear all the important history in the region at the pace you want or need! They feel like Family now we will definitely use them again! Chrissy

Quality of Experience
Exceptional! We saw sooo much I can’t even believe how we got it all In without any rush!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Eric was absolutely amazing and we now consider him our dear friend! We can’t wait to see him again in the future!
Transport
Perfect car to sit back and relax and enjoy the view!
Private 1/2 day tour of Alsace
France

See our prior full day tour review! We thoroughly enjoyed Eric and our time with him on the Alsace Safari!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private transfer in Paris
Paris

Eric drove us and got us completely on the Train with time to spare with no hassles!

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Eiffel Tower Tickets
Paris

Highly recommend the night time tour and view, that was booked for us this was a very easy wonderful excursion.

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The Key to Parisian Chic: Saint-Honoré
Paris

Amazing, we were given the history and taken into the most amazing stores and assisted with the purchasing to carrying ur purchases during a little rain but she made it so easy and enjoyable!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Latin Quarter Gourmet Tour
Paris

We had the same guide as our Parisian Chic shopping tour which gave us even more comfort and enjoyment! The group tour is lovely for this as you will get to share more wonderful Latin Market items! It was a truly amazing group and such a fun way to eat and learn about the area!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
She even helped us learn the transit on the way back to our hotel by personally guiding us in the railway! It was so critical and we needed to understand and use the Metro system for many other days! Above and beyond!
Transport
Timed tickets to Le Louvre
Paris

We were provided everything we needed and It was booked at the perfect time of day to try and avoid some of the crowd. The Louvre is of course huge and our self guided audio tour gave us what we needed. While this was on the bucket list I would say I’m glad it’s checked and next time I can’t wait to see some of the smaller museums that probably are better for certain art lovers!

Quality of Experience
lol
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Transport
Montmartre & Sacré Coeur: 2.5-Hour Walking Tour
Paris

Clemence our guide was absolutely charming, very knowledgeable as she was from or had lived in the area for many years! She was even kind enough to let us move our tour time an hour ahead bc we were running late! The path she takes you on is amazing starting at Sacré-Cœur Basilica giving us the beautiful church and St. Denis history that is sooo fascinating! The basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. The Stroll Through The Bohemian Village On The Hill. This most bohemian of Paris neighborhoods is known for its cobblestone streets, its village atmosphere, its nightlife, a big white church, and for the artists who found a home there more than a century ago. We definitely felt like this was a special treat to walk on the streets where famous artist once called home and such a wonderful villages!

Quality of Experience
Amazing and very detailed with all the facts and historical knowledge!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private bike tour of Versailles
France

Don’t miss this tour going by bike was the most amazing way to see the town, market, and the Versailles Palace 2,000 acre grounds! It was superbly planned and guided by Claire as her family is from their 3 generations at least and mother and grandmother still live there! She guided us to the market to purchase our picnic lunch on the palace grounds! Her knowledge of the town and the palace could not be beat!! Truly amazing guide and perfectly paced with plenty of time for lunch and wine and even a little cafe/wine before the palace. We never felt rushed or exhausted from the bike ride and would have never seen the massive grounds without the bikes!

Quality of Experience
Breathtaking!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Claire was absolutely amazing and a great photographer even when ppl were around us she somehow knows the angle to not show them!! Her historical knowledge is also superb.
Transport
Private transfer from Train Station to your hotel
Colmar
Paris Visit (Pass Transport) - Zones 1 to 5 - 5 Days
Paris

The metro pass is necessary!!

Quality of Experience
Arc de Triomphe timed entry tickets
Paris

Unfortunately we missed fitting this in but definitely saw it from the outside and was given the history by Clement in our itinerary !

A Day in Le Marais: Cheese Shop, Museums, & Market
Paris

Walking the markets is refreshing and amazing with all the sights and sounds! And the ability to taste anything around and stop for a cafe is perfect in this area!

Local specialist: Clément Thonneau
Clément
Clément Thonneau
Local specialist in Lyon | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2023

Bonjour Chrissy,
Thank's for your amazing feedback we werre really glad to organize this beautiful birthday trip for Cameron and yourself :)
See you around for an other trip to France !