Shrines of France

Today your pilgrimage begins as you depart from your local airport for your overnight flight to France.

As you travel across the Atlantic, prepare your heart for a journey through some of the most beloved Catholic shrines in the world. Reflect on the lives of St. Bernadette, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Catherine Labouré, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, and St. John Vianney.

Enjoy in-flight meals and rest as you begin this grace-filled pilgrimage.

Welcome to France.

Upon arrival at Pau or Toulouse Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Lourdes, nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains.

After checking into your hotel, enjoy time to relax before your first visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.

This evening pray at the Grotto of Massabielle where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858.

Join pilgrims from around the world in the beautiful Candlelight Rosary Procession and experience the peace that has drawn millions of pilgrims to Lourdes.

After breakfast celebrate Holy Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Visit the Grotto, the miraculous spring, and the Basilicas built above the apparition site.

Participate in the Water Gesture and spend time praying before the Grotto where Our Lady appeared eighteen times.

Visit the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Rosary Basilica, and the Underground Basilica of St. Pius X.

The afternoon is reserved for personal prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, confessions, and reflection.

This evening pilgrims may again participate in the Candlelight Procession.

Today continue following in the footsteps of St. Bernadette.

Visit the Boly Mill, her birthplace, and the Cachot, where her family lived during the time of the apparitions.

Pray the beautiful Stations of the Cross overlooking the sanctuary and learn more about the remarkable life of the humble saint chosen by Our Lady.

Celebrate Holy Mass and enjoy free time for prayer, shopping, or additional visits to the sanctuary.

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Paris and continue to Lisieux.

Visit the Basilica of St. Thérèse, dedicated to one of the most beloved saints of modern times.

Celebrate Holy Mass and learn about the life and spirituality of “The Little Flower.”

Visit Les Buissonnets, her family home, and the Carmelite Convent where she spent her religious life.

Spend time praying before the relics of St. Thérèse and reflecting upon her Little Way of holiness.

Following breakfast depart for Normandy.

Visit the historic D-Day Landing Beaches where Allied troops landed on June 6, 1944.

Reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom during World War II.

Continue to the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach.

Pray for all who gave their lives in service to peace and liberty.

Celebrate Holy Mass before returning to Lisieux.

After breakfast travel to Chartres.

Visit the magnificent Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Chartres, one of the greatest masterpieces of Gothic architecture in Europe.

Celebrate Holy Mass and venerate the treasured relic known as the Veil of Our Lady.

Admire the cathedral's world-famous stained-glass windows and rich spiritual history.

Continue to Paris and enjoy a panoramic introduction to the City of Light.

Today begins with Holy Mass in Paris.

Visit the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Labouré.

Pray before the incorrupt body of St. Catherine and learn about the message of the Miraculous Medal.

Continue to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart atop Montmartre Hill and enjoy breathtaking views over Paris.

Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and admire one of the world's most famous churches.

A panoramic tour of Paris includes views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Les Invalides, and other famous landmarks.

After breakfast depart Paris for Nevers.

Visit the Convent of St. Gildard and pray before the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette.

Celebrate Holy Mass and reflect on her hidden life of prayer and humility after the apparitions.

Continue to Paray-le-Monial, where Jesus revealed His Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and sites connected to the Sacred Heart devotion.

Continue to Lyon.

After breakfast depart for the French Alps and the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette.

Visit the site where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in 1846 to two shepherd children, calling the world to prayer, repentance, and conversion.

Celebrate Holy Mass and spend time at the apparition site and miraculous spring.

Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, enjoy a day of prayer and reflection before returning to Lyon.

This morning visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière overlooking the city of Lyon.

Celebrate Holy Mass and enjoy panoramic views of one of France's oldest Christian cities.

Continue to Ars-sur-Formans, home of St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests.

Visit the parish church where he spent over forty years serving souls through preaching and confession.

Pray before his incorrupt body and visit the rectory where he lived.

This evening gather for a farewell dinner as you reflect on the blessings and spiritual experiences of your pilgrimage.

After breakfast transfer to Lyon Airport for your return flight home.

As your pilgrimage comes to an end, reflect upon the sacred places visited throughout France: Lourdes, Lisieux, Normandy, Chartres, Paris, Nevers, Paray-le-Monial, La Salette, Lyon, and Ars.

May the example of St. Bernadette, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Catherine Labouré, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, and St. John Vianney continue to inspire and strengthen your faith.

Return home renewed in spirit, enriched by prayer, and filled with memories that will remain with you for years to come.