14 days in Western Europe Itinerary
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Start: Buffalo, United States
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London, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Mont-Saint-Michel, France
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Bayeux, France
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Etretat, France
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Rouen, France
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Versailles, France
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Paris, France
— 3 nights
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End: Buffalo, 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.Kids will enjoy Coca-Cola London Eye and Natural History Museum. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, and explore the world behind art at The British Museum.
To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the London trip builder tool.
Buffalo, USA to London is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Buffalo in August; daily highs in London reach 72°F and lows reach 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to fly to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Mont-Saint-Michel, France — 1 night
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Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): make a trip to Terrasse de l'Ouest and then admire the landmark architecture of Mont Saint-Michel.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from London to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Mont-Saint-Michel is 1 hour. In August in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 55°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from London to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Mont-Saint-Michel is 1 hour. In August in Mont-Saint-Michel, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 55°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Bayeux.
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Bayeux, France — 1 night
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Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): witness the site of a historic battle at Omaha Beach, explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, and then explore the world behind art at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Bayeux vacation builder website.
You can drive from Mont-Saint-Michel to Bayeux in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daytime highs in Bayeux are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Etretat.
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Etretat, France — 1 night
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Etretat is a small coastal village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): make a trip to Chemin des Douaniers, take some stellar pictures from Falaises d'Etretat, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Du Tilleul.
For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Etretat trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Bayeux to Etretat in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Bayeux in August, you will find days in Etretat are slightly colder (68°F), and nights are about the same (58°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Rouen.
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Rouen, France — 1 night
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City of a Hundred Spires
Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.On the 15th (Mon), wander the streets of Rue du Gros-Horloge, then find something for the whole family at Cahem, then admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, and finally explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen.
To find photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Rouen trip planner.
Traveling by car from Etretat to Rouen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Rouen sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 54°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Versailles.
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Versailles, France — 2 nights
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Royal Paradise
Renowned for its vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV, Versailles is also one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris and home to a new cultural notability, such as a thriving artistic and musical scene.Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): make a trip to Palace of Versailles. Keep things going the next day: get a bird's-eye view with Avion Normandie - L'Eure de l'Ulm, then explore the galleries of Fondation Claude Monet, and then get engrossed in the history at L'Aventure Automobile a Poissy – CAAPY.
Before you visit Versailles, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Rouen to Versailles takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in August, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Paris.
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Paris, France — 3 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.Kids will enjoy Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. There's still lots to do: explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, and don't miss a visit to Place de la Concorde.
To see more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Paris route planner.
You can drive from Versailles to Paris in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. August in Paris sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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Normandy travel guide
Discover the Alabaster Coast along the steep Normandy coast with spectacular chalk cliffs, a number of scenic villages, posh seaside holiday resorts, the Channel Islands, and the English Channel. The Channel Islands, although British Crown Dependencies, are considered culturally and historically a part of Normandy. Upper Normandy is predominantly more industrial, while Lower Normandy is predominantly agricultural. The shoreline is famed for the D-Day invasion by Allied troops on June 6, 1944, where you'll find museums and monuments with historical significance to World War II. As you explore the old towns, note the Norman architecture that follows a pattern similar to the English Romanesque architecture following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Typical Norman villages have many half-timbered houses in their old towns and historical vessels in their old ports. One of the most popular things to do along the Alabaster Coast is sampling its local products: The region produces hard apple ciders, Calvados apple brandies, and famous Bénédictine liqueur instead of wine due to its abundance of apple orchards.
