November 14, 2026: Updated the overview to focus on our route, companion articles, and favorite stops.
Our September 2026 trip took us through London and Paris, to Europa-Park in Germany, and out to Giverny and Reims. Along the way, we found a Paris bouillon we both put first, stopped for a roast dinner wrapped in Yorkshire pudding, and brought home eight tubs of Haribo.
Follow the trip below, from London to Paris and Europa-Park, then Giverny and Reims. Each article covers our route, transport choices, and details from our visit. For more planning references, explore the Europe travel hub.
A few favorites from the trip
A beef Yorkshire Burrito at Camden Market
At Camden Market in London, we tried the beef Yorkshire Burrito, a roast dinner wrapped in Yorkshire pudding. It was delicious. Our London article put that food stop alongside the neighborhoods and theater.
Bouillon Pigalle in Paris
We tried four Paris bouillons, and Bouillon Pigalle was the overall favorite for both of us. Beau especially liked its brighter, fresher, more contemporary feel. We cover Pigalle and Chartier in our Paris and Europa-Park article, and Julien and République in our Giverny and Reims article. They give us food, atmosphere, and pace to compare from those individual visits.
Going back to L’Istanbul in Reims
Reims brought Beau back to a city where he once lived, including a return to L’Istanbul, a kebab shop he used to visit. We liked it enough to go back a second time on this trip. That familiar food stop has its place in the story alongside the city’s sights and our Champagne visit.
Haribo World Mix from a Paris supermarket
One of our favorite souvenirs came from a supermarket. We found Haribo World Mix in Paris and brought home eight tubs. It’s our favorite Haribo mix, which explains why candy made it onto this list alongside full meals.
We also visited the Harry Potter Studio Tour, spent a full day at Europa-Park, and went to Monet’s house and gardens. Here’s how those stops fit into our route.
Our route through Europe
1. London
After an overnight flight, we spent our first days exploring London. We visited Camden, went to the theater, and toured the Harry Potter Studio before heading to St. Pancras to continue to France.
2. Eurostar, Paris, and Europa-Park
Read the Paris and Europa-Park article
Next, we take the Eurostar to Paris for Montmartre, bouillons, and walks along the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine. Then we get back on the trains for Germany and one full day at Europa-Park.
3. Back to Paris, Giverny, Reims, and Home
Read the Giverny and Reims article
We returned from Germany for more time in Paris, a visit to Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, and a stop in Reims before the journey home.
For more trip stories and planning references, return to the Europe travel hub.
Which part are you most curious to see: London, Paris, Europa-Park, Giverny, or Reims?
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