11 days in London, Paris & Cannes Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Get some cultural insight at National Gallery and The British Museum. Bring the kids along to Natural History Museum and Westminster Abbey. Step out of London to go to Colchester and see Colchester Zoo, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. There's more to do: don't miss a visit to Tower of London and hunt for treasures at Camden Market.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the London trip planner.

Detroit, USA to London is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Detroit to London is 5 hours. In April, daytime highs in London are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Get some cultural insight at Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. Your inner history buff will appreciate Saint Germain des Pres Quarter and Île de la Cité. Change things up with a short trip to Avion Normandie - L'Eure de l'Ulm in Saint-Aquilin-de-Pacy (about 1h 5 min away). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and wander the streets of Le Marais.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Paris trip planner.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In April, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can travel to Cannes.

Although its luxury shops, nightlife, casinos, and high-end restaurants give Cannes a feeling of exclusivity, this classic French Riviera city has alternatives to suit every budget.

Attractions like Lérins Islands and Musee d'Art Classique de Mougins make great kid-friendly stops. Do some cultural sightseeing at Musée Marc Chagall and La Croisette. Spend the 9th (Tue) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Cannes trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Paris to Cannes by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in April, with highs in Cannes at 66°F and lows at 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.