Here’s how time-pressed travelers can visit two iconic European capitals in four days even on a budget.
How about a four-day trip to London and Paris, with two days in each city?
Here’s how to plan the ultimate long weekend in London and Paris.
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Consult airline comparison apps, or a knowledgeable travel advisor, to get the best price.
This carrier allows passengers to useAvios pointstoward payment, too, cutting the cost of the overall fare.
Air Franceoffers up to 180 flights a week to Paris from 14 U.S. cities.
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Eurostar trains make the 213-mile journey between London’sSt.
Pancras International stationandGare du Nordin Paris for as little as $63 each way.
Eurostar ticket pricing fluctuates, similar to airline pricing, with the lowest rates usually offered for midweek travel.
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The time of year you book your ticket matters, too.
Nearby is theWellcome Collection, a free museum and library with rotating science, health, and art exhibits.
you’re free to even stayinsideSt.
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Pancras Renaissance Hotel, a splurge-worthy property offering a hefty dose of history and a convenient location.
Just across the street, you’ll also findThe Standard, a less-traditional option that oozes irreverent style.
A piece of history itself, the hotel occupies the beloved 19th-century Louvre post office building.
Another good option is the 97-roomRenaissance Paris Vendome Hotel, housed in an 18th-century mansion near theTuileries Gardenand theLouvre.
With all the museum-hopping and sightseeing, you’ll no doubt work up an appetite while in Paris.
