Hi there! This is my first post on the Rick Steves forum, so I look forward to getting answers from you all. My mother and I are heading to England and France this June, and are having a hard time deciding on an itinerary. We will be there for 12 nights, and were originally thinking of splitting the nights between London and Paris, with 6 each. Now, however, we are thinking of adding a place in the middle - either the Cotwolds or Provence. We don't want to feel like we're rushing around, so I'm afraid that the time spent getting down to Provence won't make it worth it. I have always wanted to go there, though. What about the Cotwolds then? Any thoughts?
Our Cotwolds itinerary would look like this:
London - 4 nights
Cotswolds - 2 nights
Paris - 6 nights (too many?)
Our Provence itinerary would look like this:
London - 5 nights
Provence - 3 nights
Paris - 4 nights
Thanks in advance for any help. We both like museums, gardens, food, architecture, and just experiencing the culture of a place.