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 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-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 Musee d'Orsay. 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). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Le Marais, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ile Saint-Louis, get a taste of the local shopping with Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Île de la Cité.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Paris online sightseeing planner.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris due to the time zone difference. In April, daytime highs in Paris are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to fly 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 La Croisette make great kid-friendly stops. Let the collections at Musée Marc Chagall and Musee d'Art Classique de Mougins capture your imagination. Spend the 9th (Tue) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Cannes online itinerary planner.

You can fly from Paris to Cannes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a 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 fly back home.