FRANCE Journey of a Lifetime
Basilica and the Church of St. Joan of Arc, where we will celebrate Mass. We drive to Paris in the afternoon and check into our hotel in the City of Lights. Tonight’s Seine River cruise will sail past some of the most beautiful and famous city sights, including the illuminated Eiffel Tower. Dinner and overnight in Paris. Day 6 - Paris Today, we will visit the church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, next to the majestic Pantheon. We see the tomb and the relics of St. Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris and church. We celebrate Mass at the church before we continue on our visit to the city. We drive past the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris’ most beloved church. Explore the magnificent Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart Basilica). The afternoon is at leisure to explore the city on your own, perhaps do some shopping or visit a museum. Dinner and overnight in Paris. Day 7 - Nevers, Paray Le Monial This morning, we will visit Rue de Bac, where we celebrate Mass at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal. Departing Paris, we drive to Nevers, where St. Bernadette lived for twelve years as a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nevers. The Saint suffered from several illnesses such as asthma, tuberculosis of the lungs, and a tubercular tumor in her right knee. St. Bernadette received “The Last Sacraments” three times and eventually passed away in 1879 at age thirty-five. Visit the Convent of Saint Gildard, and enjoy lunch before continuing to Paray Le Monial for dinner and overnight.
Day 1 - Departure Our journey begins as we depart the USA.
Day 2 - Welcome To France, Paris, Lisieux Welcome to France. Upon arrival at the airport, we are greeted by our guide. Continue to Lisieux, the home of St. Theresa the Little Flower. Celebrate Mass at the Carmel Convent. We will visit to Les Buissonnets, the humble dwelling of the saint including the Crypt. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 3 - Lisieux, Mont-Saint-Michel After a good breakfast, we will depart Lisieux. Today, we will visit the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the top pilgrimage sites of Christendom through the ages, considered one of the wonders of the world. Mass will be celebrated before we return to Lisieux for dinner and overnight. Day 4 - Normandy Beaches This morning, we will drive through beautiful Normandy scenery toward Omaha Beach, where we see the American Memorial and Cemetery. We will celebrate Mass at the chapel at Omaha Beach (TBC) and remember our brave, fallen soldiers. In the afternoon, we will travel to the charming coastal town of Honfleur with its skinny, soaring houses. Return to Lisieux for dinner and overnight. Day 5 - Rouen, Paris En route to Paris, we stop at the charming half-timbered city of “Rouen” where we will explore the magnificent Notre Dame
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Included: Roundtrip flight, airline taxes & fuel surcharges, four star hotels with daily breakfast & dinner, private motor coach, tour guide, entrance fees and local taxes, daily mass when and where possible.
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