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11 DAYS IN
FRANCE
Day 1. DEPARTURE FROM USA
Departure from USA on overnight flight to Paris. Dinner and
breakfast on board.
Day 2,. ARRIVAL TO
FRANCE-LOURDES
After arrival in Paris transfer
to Orly Airport for flight to Lourdes.
Here Our Blessed Mother appeared to St. Bernadette in
1858 near the Grotto of Massabielle.
Settle into your hotel before celebrating Mass in
the world’s famous Shrine. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
Day 3. LOURDES
Celebrate
Mass at the Grotto, 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 lived.
Join your prayers with those of pilgrims from around the world as
you pray for the sick, drink water
from the miraculous spring the Virgin directed
Bernadette to located at the base of the grotto, and
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
rocks of the Grotto in obedience to the request of the
'Immaculate Conception.' Attend the blessing of the sick
and participate in nightly candlelight
Rosary Processions requested by Our Lady. Dinner and
overnight in Lourdes.
Day 4. LOURDES
FREE DAY
for private devotions. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
Day 5. LOURDES-NEVERS
After Mass, drive north on a modern
motorcoach to Nevers, where
St. Bernadette lived for 12 years as part of the congregation of the
Sister of Nevers after taking the veil in 1867.
Throughout her life she suffered and eventually died from asthma, at
age 35. Overnight in Nevers.
Day 6. NEVERS-PARIS
Celebrate Mass at the
convent of St. Gildard where St.
Bernadette’s incorrupt body lies in a glass case. Walk in the
gardens that she walked and have time for prayer in the Lourdes
Grotto replica before we depart for Paris. Dinner and
overnight in Paris
Day 7. PARIS
Celebrate Mass at the
Shrine of the Miraculous Medal
on Rue du Bac. After, venerate the incorrupt body of St.
Catherine Laboure whose guardian angel led her to the chapel where
the Blessed Virgin displayed a vision of the miraculous medal.
Walk down the street to the Church of St.
Vincent de Paul and have time to remember how this
precious saint continues his work in our lives.
After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful city and
see the Champs Elysees, L’Arc de
Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. Join the
optional boat trip to Seine River.
Dinner and overnight in The City of Lights.
Day 8. PARIS, LISIEUX,
PARIS
After breakfast, we will travel
northwest by motor coach to the town of
Lisieux, the home of St. Therese of Lisieux 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 Cathedral of St.
Peter, and Les Buissonets,
her family home. On display are relics, clothing, and personal
objects belonging to the “Little Flower.” View the statue
depicting the Blessed Virgin who smiled at St. Therese during an
ecstasy before curing her illness. Celebrate Mass in
the Carmel Chapel, just as St.
Therese did before her death in 1897. Return to Paris and
dinner overnight.
Day 10, PARIS
A
FREE DAY in Paris. Shop, rest or maybe tour
The Louvre, The
Orsey Museum or Sacred Heart Basilica.
Day 11. PARIS-USA
After breakfast, transfer to the
airport for return flight to the US
Price depends on time of year and hotel choice.
Call for rates for your group.
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