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 Natural History Museum. Bring the kids along to The British Museum and Colchester Zoo. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, hunt for treasures at Camden Market, and steep yourself in history at Tower of London.

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Detroit, USA to London is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Detroit to London due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in London can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the 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 Saint Germain des Pres Quarter. Your inner history buff will appreciate Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris and Champs-Elysees. 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, take a stroll through Île de la Cité, and get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais.

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

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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.