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City days, theater nights, gardens, and the journeys between. Follow our September 2026 trip through London, Paris and Europa-Park, then Giverny and Reims, with trip stories and planning references for your own route.
London · September 2026Three days, two theater nights, and a very small hotel room.Read the London story →London is the first stop.
Theater, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, Camden Market, and the transport choices that shaped a two-night stay.
Read the London story →Three days in London
Our day-by-day route, from Paddington to the West End, the Studio Tour, and Camden. Read the visit costs, transport changes, and what we’d do differently.
Read the London articleContinue the trip
Plan your Europa-Park visit
Choose what to make time for, then work out the journey to Rust. These two researched guides are ready to read.
What to do at Europa-Park
Nine distinctive rides, plus time to explore the themed areas. Build a shortlist for your day in the park.
Read the attraction guide →
Getting to Europa-Park from the USA
Compare arrival airports and the train, bus, or private transfer to Rust before booking the flight.
Read the travel guide →Photos: © Europa-Park GmbH & Co Mack KG.
What are you planning?
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A closer look, in Shorts.
Film sets, train travel, food stops, gardens, and coasters. Pick a moment to watch on YouTube.
Harry Potter Studio Tour
Inside the film sets.
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Eurostar: London to Paris
The train journey between the two cities.
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Four Paris bouillons
Pigalle, Chartier, Julien, and République.
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The covered passages
Jouffroy and Verdeau.
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Monet’s water lily garden
A visit beyond Paris.
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Europa-Park coasters
Voltron, Silver Star, WODAN, and Blue Fire.
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Our stories describe the visit. For current transport, arrival instructions, and access details, go to the operator.
London itinerary and source notes →Beau and Sean share firsthand trips alongside researched planning references. Check each article for its sources, dates, and limits. Our September 2026 trip is the starting point for this collection.
