Shrines of France

10 day Pilgrimage to Paris - Lisieux - Lourdes - Chartres - Nevers - Paray-le-Monial - Ars and Paris

from $1,995 (from New York) When you visit the sites of Our Lady’s Apparitions, you will feel the excitement in the air instantly. Visit Lourdes, with its miraculous healing waters, where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette eighteen times. In Paris, tour the magnificent Notre Dame cathedral; and visit Rue de Bac, where Our Lady appeared to a young novice in 1830, leading to the creation of the Miraculous Medal. Enjoy an excursion to Lisieux, to see the home of St. Therése, the Little Flower. Deepen your devotion to our Blessed Mother on this uplifting pilgrimage.

ITINERARY

Day 1> Depart USA

Day 2> Arrive Paris
Upon your arrival at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, you will be on your way to the heart of Paris. Begin your guided tour of this Romantic city on the River Seine, the glorious Arc de Triômphe, the Champs Elysées, Place de la Concorde, the Opéra and Bastille Square and the unique Eiffel Tower.
Check in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 3> Full day tour of Paris highlights including the Louvre Museum
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Rue de Bac, Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, where our Blessed Mother appeared to Sr. Catherine Laboure in 1830. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine. Continue on to visit the Magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral. Later, visit the world famous Louvre museum End your day with a visit to the fascinating Artist Square and Sacré Coeur Basilica, with its huge bell tower and onion-shaped domes - one of the city’s most familiar sights. This gleaming white church rises atop Montmartre, Paris’ highest hill at 423 feet. Dinner at your hotel.
After dinner, this evening, enjoy a special one-hour cruise on the Seine to see history spanning 1000 years while passing 25 bridges and the main illuminated monuments of Paris.
Overnight in Paris

Day 4> Full Day Excurstion to Lisieux
After breakfast, leave Paris for your excursion to Lisieux, the home of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Celebrate Mass, and enjoy a guided tour of Lisieux. See Les Buisonnets, “Little Teresa’s” modest home
and the Carmelite convent she entered at age 15. Visit the Carmelite Chapel, where St. Therese’s effigy can be viewed, and its Reliquary Chamber.
Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 5> Paris - Lourdes
Today you will travel to Lourdes, one of the high points of any travel experience. Celebrate Mass in Lourdes and join in the evening candlelight rosary procession.
Overnight at hotel in Lourdes.

Day 6> Full day in Lourdes
Early Mass at the Grotto. Participate in the walking tour of Lourdes where the group will visit the places associated with the life of Bernadette. There will be an opportunity for those who wish to take part in the Miraculous Baths and Blessing of the Sick. This evening join in the candlelight procession and in reciting the Rosary and singing Hymns to the Mother of God.
Overnight in Lourdes.

Day 7> Lourdes / Paris / Nevers
Return to Paris. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to picturesque Nevers, sometimes called the “Pointed City” because of the many gables, belfries, towers and spires on its beautiful medieval buildings. Visit St. Gildard’s Convent, where you can pray before the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine in Nevers.
Overnight in Nevers.

Day 8> Paray-le-Monial / Ars / Nevers
Today you will travel through the French countryside on your excursion to Paray-Le-Monial, cradle of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, since Our Blessed Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque at the Visitation Convent.
Mass will be celebrated at the Chapel of the Apparition of the Sacred Heart.
Continue to Ars to visit the Shrine of the “Cure of Ars.” St. John Vianney, known as the “Cure of Ars,” is the patron saint of parish priests.
Return to Nevers for overnight.

Day 9> Nevers / Loire Valley / Chartres / Paris
Today you will drive through the Loire Valley, and visit the charming château of Chenonceau. Travel onward to Chartres. You will see the Cathedral spires from miles away as you approach the city. You will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the sculptures and stained glass windows which decorate Notre-Dame-de-Chartres Cathedral. Celebrate Mass at the Cathedral.
Continue to Paris for overnight.

Day 10> Return to USA