14 days in London, Paris & South of France Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): admire the striking features of Westminster Abbey, get a tailor-made plan with BrakeAway Bike Tours, and then sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting. On your second day here, admire the striking features of Tower of London, hunt for treasures at Covent Garden, and then explore the world behind art at National Gallery.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the London trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. August in London sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to take a train to Paris.

Head to Champs-Elysees and Le Maraisfor some retail therapy. Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs, admire the masterpieces at Musee Jacquemart-Andre, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Paris online trip itinerary builder.

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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. In August, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can fly to Cannes.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): make a trip to La Croisette, then enjoy the sand and surf at Juan les Pins Main Beach, and then take a stroll through Le Suquet.

To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cannes trip planner.

You can fly from Paris to Cannes in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in August, with highs in Cannes at 83°F and lows at 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive to Saint-Tropez.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): go for a stroll along the water at St. Tropez Harbor, enjoy the sand and surf at La Ponche Beach, and then view the masterpieces at Galerie Regard. Here are some ideas for day two: brush up on your military savvy at Musee de la Gendarmerie et du Cinema, then kick back and relax at Plage de Pampelonne, then get engrossed in the history at Citadelle de Saint-Tropez - Musee d'histoire maritime, and finally stop by Rondini.

Before you visit Saint-Tropez, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by car from Cannes to Saint-Tropez takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cannes in August: highs in Saint-Tropez hover around 90°F, while lows dip to 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can go by car to Aix-en-Provence.

For shopping fun, head to Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations or Chateau du Seuil. Museum-lovers will appreciate Carrieres des Lumieres and Fondation Vasarely. Get out of town with these interesting Aix-en-Provence side-trips: Marseille (The Panier & Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde) and Avignon (Pont d'Avignon & Palais des Papes). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Musee Granet, wander the streets of Cours Mirabeau, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, and contemplate the long history of Paul Cezanne’s Studio.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Aix-en-Provence travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Saint-Tropez to Aix-en-Provence in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Aix-en-Provence can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to fly back home.