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.

Natural History Museum and Westminster Abbey are good opportunities to explore the local culture. British Museum and National Gallery will appeal to museum buffs. When in London, make a side trip to see Colchester Zoo in Colchester, approximately 1h 30 min away. It doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Tower of London and hunt for treasures at Camden Market.

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Detroit, USA to London is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a 5 hour 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 travel to Cannes.

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.

Do your shopping at Champs-Elysees and Saint Germain des Pres Quarter. Take a break from the city and head to Île de la Cité and L'Eure de l'Ulm. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, examine the collection at Musee d'Orsay, head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis, 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 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. In April in Paris, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 42°F at night. Finish 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Lérins Islands and Musée Marc Chagall. Get a sense of the local culture at La Croisette and Musee d'Art Classique de Mougins. When in Cannes, make a side trip to see Marineland in Antibes, approximately 30 minutes away.

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You can do a combination of train, bus, and flight from Paris to Cannes in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in April: high temperatures in Cannes hover around 66°F and lows are around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.