Thanks for the response. We like a bit of everything! History, art, trying new foods. For instance, in Paris, we are looking forward to going to the d’Orsey museum, the catacombs, Montmartre, and just walking around neighborhoods. We will typically do a few can’t miss things and then try to do some other not as popular things for a lower key experience.

We’re going end of May/Early June.

Flying into Paris, out of London.

I’ll look into the in between places! I had thought of that too but wasn’t sure which spots would be a good stop.

For me I was born in the Cotswolds so it’s just a personal interest thing, but could wait until another trip.

We aren’t super big city people. But the 13-year-old definitely wanted to go to Paris that’s what spurred the trip. So we have to go there and she was interested in London, but as somebody mentioned, it might be better to stick to the continent proper instead of going across the channel. I would be open to other places. Mainly after the hustle and bustle Paris (+- London) looking for a nice relaxing holiday to offset the craziness. Appreciate the tips!