Praise for France Custom Tours from our Clients

Linda and Jeff Brandenburg - Valdez, Alaska
Custom tour of Normandy

"My husband and I took his parents and his uncle to France in October of 2010 to see Paris and to then visit the Normandy beaches and the WWII sites. I still count my lucky stars to have found John Bromage to be our guide for our special trip."

"John and I communicated for many months and he was so enjoyable and seamless with whom to work with. He knows the right questions to ask and really tries to meet the needs of a group before meeting them. John designed our tour for us and included everything we asked to see including the Mont St. Michel and Monet’s gardens. By designing our tour I mean that he booked our hotels, planned our itinerary for each day and allowed time for the family to do things on our own. He even picked us up in Paris and delivered us to the airport after our seven day tour with him. I am not a history buff but my husband, father in law and our uncle had been dreaming of travelling to these sites their entire lives. John surpassed our expectations with his amazing knowledge of centuries of history and his talent for delivering the information in great detail and with great interest. It was refreshing to be with a local person who could translate for us and save us so much time because he knew where to take us and he had special shortcuts and back roads that novices like us would never have found."

"I had been concerned about our group getting along and travelling relatively stress free. John is a diplomat and a gentleman and can engage and interact with each individual in the group. It was wonderful to have such an enjoyable person to make our adventure perfect. He gave us spells of quiet when we covered many miles and we never tired of his personality and spirit. I can’t sing praises loudly enough about John Bromage. We hope to plan a trip with him again one day! Merci beaucoups John! "

Judy and Stan Jacobs - Miami, Florida
Custom tour of Normandy and Brittany

"My husband and I and close friends traveled with John Bromage this past June (2010) for 6 days in Normandy and Brittany. I found John on his France Custom Tours website. I was very hesitant to plan a trip with someone I knew nothing about, especially since another couple was involved. After a couple of conversations and many emails with him, I felt very comfortable. Our experience with John was more wonderful than anything I could have ever hoped for. From the time he picked us up at our hotel in Paris until we left him 6 days later, we all had a great, fun time with him. In every way John's knowledge of the area's history and culture is exceptional. His personality is charming, funny, polite, thoughtful and a pleasure to be with at all times. He was always very punctual and very flexible in terms of any changes or new stops we requested along the way. His hotel and restaurant recommendations were all terrific. John was a great guide, a great person to spend several days with, and a great value in terms of all that he does and is willing to do for his clients. We could not recommend him more highly."

Anita, Clay, Eva, Kathy, Dr.Patti & Rozanne
Alumni and Friends of Hiram College, Ohio
Custom tour of Paris, the Loire Valley, and Normandy

"John was hand-picked for our 2010 Hiram College Alumni Tour. Our tour coordinator had traveled with him twice before, and our group of six ladies certainly approved of her choice. Several of us had never before met, and John's charming and witty personality made us all feel at ease with each other. John helped direct lost luggage to catch up with us, and arranged for an air-conditioned restaurant on a 90+-degree day. He remained unflappable when our itinerary had to be changed, and displayed his knowledge of the area by suggesting an equally interesting substitution. John and his family hosted a picnic for us and his friends on July 4th at Omaha Beach—what an unforgettable experience! He met us bright and early to be the first at Chateau Chenonceau for a group photo at this charming site, and on another day to beat the hoards of people walking up to Mt. St. Michel. Some from our group are hoping to travel again with John next year, and we could not recommend a better guide."

Al and Janet Jones – Corpus Christi, Texas
Custom tour of Normandy and the D-Day Invasion Beaches

"When we planned our 2008 trip to Normandy and the invasion beaches we sought the best guide available and I am happy to say that we certainly found him in the person of John Bromage. The five days spent with John in Normandy couldn't have been better organized and enjoyable. The accommodations John arranged including Ferme San Simeon, Honfluer and Chateau La Cheneviere, Port-en-Bessin were top notch. The best part of the trip was due to the depth of knowledge John has about all aspects of the Normandy invasion. He brought life to all that I have only read about for these many years.

"We can recommend John and his services without reservation and you are welcome to contact us directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it should you have any questions."

Graeme Beveridge
Battlefields Guide
Boronia Travel, Melbourne, Australia
Formerly Battle fields Guide, Australian War Memorial

"I have worked with John Bromage on a number of occasions touring the Western Front and Normandy landing beaches.

"John has excellent knowledge of the geography of these areas together with comprehensive background knowledge of the actions which took place there during the wars. His presentations are always interesting and engaging for his clients."

"He also has excellent client relations skills, being perceptive to the needs of each person in the touring party, and ensuring that any issues are dealt with promptly and satisfactorily.

"I recommend John highly in his role as tour director for battlefield tours."

Janet & Rozanne
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Custom tour of Normandy, Brittany, the Perigord Noir, Albi, Carcassonne, Saint-Emilion and Bordeaux

"After our wonderful trip with John Bromage in September 2008 (bottom testimonial), two of us returned in May 2009 for a two-week tour of South West France. We canoed the Dordogne River, attended a cooking demonstration, toured the Lascaux II and Font de Gaume caves, and visited wineries in Saint-Emilion, Pomerol and Corbieres to mention a few highlights. John planned the trip so that each day was different and better than the last."

"We invite you to read our trip blog wish-you-were-here-too.blogspot.com."

Laura Foley Ramsden
Foley Fish, New Bedford & Boston
Tour of Paris

"John Bromage not only made our trip to Paris seamless and alleviated any stress associated with traveling in a large European city, he added a spark of fun with his charming personality and quick wit. He was knowledgeable, personable, prompt and attentive. His restaurant and site seeing recommendations were perfect for our group. We would highly recommend John to anyone in need of a guide and/or driver.”

Susan Hoyt and Bill Cohen
Boston
Custom Tours of Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley

"John Bromage has been our guide throughout Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley. His French and English are excellent. He has a passion for food, wine, and history and is very knowledgeable about all the towns we traveled through. He is a naturally witty person who is delightful to be with and makes your trip very memorable.”

Colleen Donnelly
Tour Host, The Maple Leaf Forever Battlefield Tours
Victoria B.C., Canada

"I have known and worked with John since 2005, and it has been a pure delight. He is very knowledgeable and a true professional who goes above and beyond the norm to provide travelers with a truly fascinating experience. I have sent over one hundred clients to John, and they all returned with great memories and full of praise for him.”

Randolph Ney
President, Universal Travel
Houston,Texas

"I have had the occasion to utilize John's services several times, both as a driver and a guide. He is extremely trustworthy and knowledgable and all of the clients to whom I have referred him have been very pleased. He is good with both small and large groups and is extremely likable. I am able to recommend him unreservedly.”

Jerome B Hilmes
LTG, USA (Ret)
Custom tour of Normandy and the D-Day Invasion Beaches

"Normandy Tour Guide Exceptionale!
"My West Point classmates and I had the pleasure of being led around the Normandy region by Nicholas Kennedy in August 2008. We were treated to a first class tour of all the beaches attacked on D-Day, and the appropriate museums complimenting those beaches. Nick's knowledge was extensive and comprehensive. He led us and our wives through various towns, roads and vistas that gave us a better understanding of what the Allies faced in Normandy in June & July of 1944. During the four days that Nick guided us, his many anecdotes relevant to the places we were visiting were educational, insightful, and sometimes sad, and other times humorous. We could not have been more pleased with our tour of Normandy thanks to Nick's professionalism. It greatly enhanced our understanding of the history of the invasion. I unhesitatingly recommend Nick Kennedy.”

Mary, Kathy, Janet, Jan, Rozanne & Patti
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Custom tour of Normandy and the Loire Valley

"We absolutely loved John, who was much more than a driver and guide. We were astounded at his knowledge of all the areas we visited, but especially of the D-Day beaches and sites. Some of us harbor a huge passion for World War II history, stories and sites, and John was the perfect guide. He has a wealth of knowledge about the beaches and sites surrounding the landing area. He was also courteous, efficient, (often picking up lunch for us while we shopped or toured), and considerate (bringing umbrellas and making reservations at crowded restaurants). It would not have been the same trip without him. John made us so relaxed, never rushed, always able to drink in the sights, sounds and tastes of Normandy and the Loire Valley. We feel so lucky to have had him as our guide for our unforgettable dream trip. "