18 days in France, London & Barcelona Itinerary
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Start: Jacksonville, United States
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London, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Paris, France
— 2 nights
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La Rochelle, France
— 3 nights
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Biarritz, France
— 3 nights
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Train to Colón 52, Bus to San Sebastian, Fly to Barcelona
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Barcelona, Spain
— 3 nights
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London, United Kingdom
— 1 night
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End: Jacksonville, United States
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London, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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The Square Mile
Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, grab your bike and head to BrakeAway Bike Tours, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and admire the masterpieces at Tate Modern.
For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our London trip planner.
Jacksonville, USA to London is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. In July, London is a bit cooler than Jacksonville - with highs of 73°F and lows of 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can catch the train to Paris.
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Paris, France — 2 nights
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City of Light
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.On the 15th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, take in nature's colorful creations at Luxembourg Gardens, and then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, then steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, and finally don't miss a visit to Place de la Concorde.
For ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris online tour itinerary planner.
Getting from London to Paris by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: 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. When traveling from London in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Paris, with highs around 79°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly to La Rochelle.
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La Rochelle, France — 3 nights
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White City
Driving on the narrow streets can be difficult in La Rochelle so walking or biking will give you the best view of the pale stone buildings that give the Vieux Port, or old port, a distinctly Mediterranean quality.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around La Rochelle: Port de Saint-Martin-de-Re (in Saint Martin de Re), Zoo de La Palmyre (in La Palmyre-Les Mathes) and Phare des Baleines (in Saint Clement des Baleines). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Vieux Port, don't miss a visit to Towers of La Rochelle, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aquarium La Rochelle, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the La Rochelle tour planning app.
Traveling by flight from Paris to La Rochelle takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. July in La Rochelle sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 61°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Biarritz.
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Biarritz, France — 3 nights
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A popular holiday destination with world-class surfing, Biarritz has interesting coastal rock formations and stellar waves that make this luxurious seaside town popular with tourists and surfers alike.Venture out of the city with trips to River Rafting & Tubing (in Bidarray) and Chateau Observatoire Abbadia (in Hendaye). There's lots more to do: take a tour of Hermione - La Fayette, take some stellar pictures from Rocher de la Vierge, kick back and relax at La Cote des Basques, and stop by L'Atelier du Piment.
To see where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Biarritz trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from La Rochelle to Biarritz in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Biarritz are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain — 3 nights
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Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, and take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).
For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Barcelona holiday builder website.
You can do a combination of train, bus, and flight from Biarritz to Barcelona in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, Barcelona is a bit warmer than Biarritz - with highs of 84°F and lows of 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly to London.
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London, United Kingdom — 1 night
The Square Mile
For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our London sightseeing planner.
Getting from Barcelona to London by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Barcelona in July: high temperatures in London hover around 73°F and lows are around 56°F. You will leave for home on the 27th (Thu).
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Getting from Barcelona to London by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Barcelona in July: high temperatures in London hover around 73°F and lows are around 56°F. You will leave for home on the 27th (Thu).
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France travel guide
France has been the world's most popular tourist destination for decades, and geographically, it is one of the most diverse countries in Europe. Its cities are holiday hot spots and contain some of the greatest treasures in Europe, its countryside is prosperous and well tended, and it boasts dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, the French Riviera, the Atlantic beaches, the winter sport resorts of the French Alps, as well as the castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy. The country is renowned for its gastronomy, particularly wines and cheeses, as well as its history, culture, and fashion industry.
You'll find that the French people are very polite and may react coldly to you if you forget this. You might be surprised as you're greeted by other customers and the proprieter when you walk into a restaurant or a shop. Be sure to take your sightseeing off the beaten path in France. Besides the famous Eiffel Tower and the chic resorts of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) you'll find many places to visit in the form of museums filled with fine art, crafts, and archaeological relics, wonderful medieval villages and castles, diverse national parks, and local shopping direct from artisans themselves.
Whether you're touring the Christmas Markets or going skiing during winter, viewing the springtime influx of color in Provence, sunbathing on the Mediterranean coast in the summer, or watching the fall foliage against the backdrop of the châteaux in the Loire Valley, you're sure to find just the right place to be. Spring is a time when the tourist attractions are just starting to expand their hours, but it may still be cold in the mountainous regions and the north. Summer is the busiest time in France with the longest hours for many museums and attractions, but it's often when you will experience the most crowds. Winter in France is filled with winter carnivals, Christmas Markets, and of course, skiing. Fall is a time to celebrate the release of Beaujolais nouveau wine in November, as well as experience Nuit Blanche, a day in October when major attractions, museums, galleries, parks, and swimming pools remain open all night.
