Lourdes & Shrines of France - 2008 - 2009
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France; Sightseeing; Paris; Lourdes; Avignon; Paray-le-Monial; Lisieux; Notre Dame Cathedral; Chartre;
Enjoy 11 days in France. Start in Paris with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring all major sights and visits to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Shrine—where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830—and St. Vincent de ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Avignon, France; Lourdes, France; Lyon, France; Nevers, France; Paris, France
- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $2000 to $3000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, June, July, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Spiritual Journey
Detailed Trip Description
Enjoy 11 days in France. Start in Paris with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring all major sights and visits to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Shrine—where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830—and St. Vincent de Paul Shrine. During an excursion to Lisieux, visit Les Buissonnets, family home of St. Therese, and the basilica. St. Therese was known as “The Little Flower” and for her charming autobiography, The Story of a Soul. Also visit St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Carmelite Convent where she lived as a nun. Return to Paris and the next morning board the high-speed “TGV” train to Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, and St. Bernadette’s birthplace and family home. You may wish to bathe in the healing waters, attend the “Blessing of the Sick,” or join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Admire medieval Carcassonne on your way to Avignon, where a walking tour features the Palace of the Popes where the papacy resided in the 14th century. Stops are made in La Salette to visit the church and the Apparition Site; in Ars-sur-Formans to visit the St. John Vianney Shrine, his home, and the church where he preached; in Paray-le-Monial to visit the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica of the Sacred heart; in Nevers to visit St. Gildard where St. Bernadette spent her life as a nun; and in Chartres to visit the magnificent cathedral. Return to Paris and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Paris
Arrival in Paris, France.
Hotel
Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Stay at Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (SF).
Food and Dining
At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D).
Day 3 - Paris
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower. Visit the architectural wonders of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Basilica of Sacre Coeur on Montmartre. Afterwards, visit Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Shrine, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830.
Sightseeing
Then visit the St. Vincent De Paul Shrine, where you can see the reliquary of the saint who has inspired thousands of charities and volunteers. (BB).
Day 4 - Paris
Lisieux Excursion.
Sightseeing
Travel to Lisieux and visit Les Buissonnets, family home of St. Therese.
Sightseeing
Afterwards, visit the Basilica of St. Therese. St. Therese was known as “The Little Flower” and for her charming autobiography The Story of a Soul.
Sightseeing
Next, visit St. Peter’s Cathedral, where her family attended Mass, and the Carmelite Convent, where she lived as a nun. Return to Paris. (BB).
Day 5 - Lourdes
Paris–Lourdes.
Sightseeing
Journey aboard the high-speed “TGV” Train to Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernardette in 1858. Join this evening’s memorable rosary and candlelight procession. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Grand Hotel Moderne (F).
Day 6 - Lourdes
Sightseeing
Your walking tour with a Local Guide includes visits to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and St. Bernadette’s Birthplace and Family Home. Balance of the day is at leisure. You may wish to bathe in the healing waters or attend the “Blessing of the Sick.” Also, you may wish to join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. (BB).
Day 7 - Avignon
Lourdes–Carcassonne–Avignon.
Sightseeing
First stop in Carcassonne, a medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then continue to Avignon. During your walking tour see the Palace of the Popes, where the papacy resided in the 14th century. (BB).
Hotel
Stay at Mercure Pont d’Avignon (F).
Day 8 - Lyon
Avignon–La Salette–Lyon.
Sightseeing
Journey to the mountaintop of Our Lady of La Salette Shrine, where the Virgin Mary appeared to two shepherd children in 1846. Visit the Church, Aparition Site, and miraculous Spring. Depart for Lyon. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Mercure Grand Saxe Lafayette (F).
Day 9 - Nevers
Lyon–Ars-sur-Formans–Paray-le-Monial–Nevers.
Sightseeing
Visit the St. John Vianney Shrine. See the Saint’s incorrupt body, walk through his home, and explore the Church where he preached and heard confessions. Depart for Paray-le-Monial, home to the Chapel of The Apparitions and where Jesus revealed his Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.
Sightseeing
Also, visit the Basilica of The Sacred Heart. Arrive in Nevers. (BB,D).
Sightseeing
Stay at Mercure Pont de Loire (F).
Day 10 - Paris
Nevers–Chartres–Paris.
Sightseeing
Visit St. Gildard in Nevers, where St. Bernadette spent her life as a nun. See the beautiful and miraculously incorrupt body of St. Bernadette. Continue to Chartres and visit the Cathedral, one of Europe’s most celebrated shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hotel
Stay at Pulman Porte de Sèvres (F).
Food and Dining
Travel to Paris and enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (BB,D).
Day 11 - Paris
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB).
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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Meals: 9 buffet breakfasts (BB); 5 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Paris. Accommodation for 10 nights in hotels mentioned in the itinerary. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
Budget Excludes:Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips; tour host; driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hôte menu; optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
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