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Not Included: Airport
taxes (approx. $120-$180, subject to change), Lunches.
Travel Insurance optional at $99-$229
Visit Lourdes, the birthplace of St Bernadette to
whom Our Lady appeared in 1858 near the Grotto of
Massabielle. While in Lourdes drink from the spring that
the Virgin directed Bernadette to locate at the base of the
grotto, which has flowed uninterrupted since 1858. Wash
yourself in the baths where miraculous cures have taken
place. Contemplate Christ's Passion as you pray the unique
three-dimensional Stations of the Cross. Attend the blessing
of the sick, and participate in nightly candlelight
processions requested by Our Lady.
Visit town of Lisieux, the home of St Therese whom Pope Pius
X called "the greatest saint of modern times" Visit Paris
and all its wonderful sights like Notre Dame Cathedral and
Sacre Coeur, see the sights as the Eiffel Tower, L'Arc de
Triomphe, and drive through the Champs Elysees. Mass at
Shrine of the Miraculous Medal.
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary:
Day 1 - Depart USA
Depart from New York, JFK or from
your hometown for the overnight flight to France. Dinner and
breakfast will be served on board.
Day 2 - Lourdes
Upon your arrival in Lourdes transfer to
your hotel. Relax or explore before dinner, followed by a
candlelight procession before retiring. Dinner and
overnight.
Days 3 & 4 - Lourdes
Mass at the Grotto, enjoy a video presentation telling the
story of Lourdes, and walk in the footsteps of St
Bernadette. See Boly Mill where St Bernadette was born and
the "Cachot," an abandoned prison where Bernadette's
impoverished family. Join your prayers with those of
pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick,
drink water from the miraculous spring or submerge yourself
in the healing baths. Experience Christ's love as you walk
the life-sized Stations of the Cross overlooking the holy
Grotto. Kneel in the chapel built on the very rock of the
Grotto, in obedience to the request of the "Immaculate
Conception." Evenings are for Blessed Sacrament Procession
before dinner. Your role in the universal church will have
new meaning as you join the candlelight procession and group
rosary. (candle light procession and group rosary April
through October only).
Day 5 - Lourdes - Paris
After breakfast, leave on your flight to Paris. Upon
arrival, you will meet your driver and transfer to your
hotel in Paris. Enjoy free time to rest, relax and explore
before we depart for Mass at the Sacre Coeur. Dinner and
overnight in Paris.
Day 6- Paris
Wake up in Paris and depart for mass at Shrine of the
Miraculous Medal. View the incorrupt body of St Catherine
Labouret whose guardian angel led her to the chapel where
the Blessed Virgin displayed a vision of the miraculous
medal and later the green scapular. The Virgin promised
bountiful graces for all who wore these. Our sightseeing
tour includes some of the most beautiful and important
churches in the world such as Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacre
Coeur, see the sights as the Eiffel Tower, L'Arc de Triomphe,
and drive through the Champs Elysees. Enjoy other sights on
this mostly panoramic tour. Return to the hotel for little
relaxing, dinner and overnight.
Day 7 - Excursion to Rouen & Lisieux
After breakfast we enjoy a tour of Lisieux, the home
of St Therese whom Pope Pius X called "the greatest saint of
modern times." Her extraordinary love for God and service to
humanity comes alive as you visit the Basilica of Saint
Therese, one of the biggest and most magnificent religious
structures built in the 20th century. During our stay in
Lisiuex a mass will be celebrated. We will stop at Les
Buissonets, St. Therese's family home, there on display are
relics, clothing, and personal objects belonging to the
"little flower." Before leaving tour the ancient Cathedral
of St Peter and the Carmelite Convent. We continue on to
Rouen where on the 30th May 1431, Joan of Arc was burnt at
Place du Vieux Marche. We will visit the Joan of Arc museum
and Rouen church. We continue on to Paris for dinner and
overnight.
Day 8 - Depart from Paris
After breakfast we transfer to Paris Airport
for your return flights.
Additional Information & Travel Tips
What to Know Before You Go to France
| Travel Dates |
Special Events |
Land Only
(no airfare) |
Air & Land
(+ airport taxes) |
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Jun 6 - Jun 13, 2011 |
|
$2,149 |
$3,549 |
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Jun 20 - Jun 27, 2011 |
|
$2,149 |
$3,549 |
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Jul 4 - Jul 11, 2011 |
|
$2,149 |
$3,549 |
|
Jul 18 - Jul 25, 2011 |
|
$2,149 |
$3,549 |
|
Aug 1 - Aug 8, 2011 |
|
$2,149 |
$3,549 |
|
Aug 15 - Aug 22, 2011 |
|
$2,149 |
$3,549 |
|
Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2011 |
|
$2,149 |
$3,549 |
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Sep 12 - Sep 19, 2011 |
|
$1,949 |
$2,799 |
|
Sep 26 - Oct 3, 2011 |
|
$1,949 |
$2,799 |
|
Oct 10 - Oct 17, 2011 |
|
$1,949 |
$2,799 |
|
Oct 24 - Oct 31, 2011 |
|
$1,949 |
$2,799 |
|
Nov 7 - Nov 14, 2011 |
|
$1,949 |
$2,749 |
|
Nov 21 - Nov 28, 2011 |
|
$1,849 |
$2,649 |
|
Dec 5 - Dec 12, 2011 |
|
$1,849 |
$2,649 |
| Single Supplement/Private Room |
$799 |
Land with Inter-European Flights
(no
international airfare or arrival/departure transfers
are included) |
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Business Class Upgrade (one-way) |
$1,650 |
|
Business Class Upgrade (round trip) |
$3,300 |
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