Today our pilgrimage begins as we depart the USA on an overnight flight(s) to Paris. Meals and refreshments served on the plane.

Upon landing in Paris, we will collect our bags then meet our Canterbury tour manager and bus driver at the airport. We will board our bus and transfer to Lisieux. Welcome dinner and overnight in Lisieux.

After breakfast, we continue to Normandy to see Omaha Beach, where Allied troops stormed ashore to launch the D-Day invasion. We will have a break for lunch before returning to Lisieux. We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Thérèse and then visit the home and Carmelite Monastery of St. Thérèse, the “Little Flower.” Dinner and overnight in Lisieux.

Today we will visit Mont Saint Michel, perched on a rocky island in the Gulf of Saint Malo. Before exploring the commune and its Abbey, we will celebrate Mass in a local chapel. Dinner and overnight in Mont Saint Michel.

After breakfast, we will board our bus and head to Chartres. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass at the magnificent 13thcentury Gothic Cathedral. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some time at leisure to visit Chartres on your own before continuing to Paris. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Today we will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue de Bac and celebrate Mass. Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Labouré and asked her to have a medal made with the inscription, “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Next, we’ll visit Église Saint- Sulpice, the Shrine of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Following breakfast, we will celebrate Mass in the Romanesque and Byzantine Sacré-Coeur Basilica on
Montmartre Hill. We’ll visit the Gallery of the Kings, its many chapels, and the Rose Window. We’ll also visit the famous Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. This afternoon, we will visit Sainte Chapelle and the Louvre Museum. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Morning departure for Nevers, France. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass and visit the Convent of St. Gildard. Afterward, explore the town before journeying south to Paray-le-Monial to visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Dinner and overnight in Paray-le-Monial.

After breakfast, we will continue to Ars, home of the Basilica of St. John Vianney. We will celebrate Mass here before spending time in prayer before the incorrupt body of the saint. Next, we will head to Lyon and board a flight to Toulouse. This afternoon, we will drive to Lourdes and have time at leisure to visit the Grotto of Massabielle. We will take part in an evening candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

Today our spiritual director will celebrate Mass for us at the grotto. After Mass, we will have a guided tour of St. Bernadette’s home and the basilicas, gaining a deeper understanding of her life and relationship with Mary. This afternoon is free for adoration, personal prayer, or shopping. We will gather this evening for a Eucharistic Procession. Farewell dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

With a deeper love for Mary, gratitude to God, and wonderful memories of our pilgrimage, we will transfer
to the airport and board our flight(s) home.