Our pilgrimage begins today as we depart the USA on an overnight flight(s) to Paris. Meals and refreshments served onboard

By morning, we will arrive in Paris, before taking another flight to Toulouse. This afternoon, we will drive to Lourdes and visit the Grotto of Massabielle where the healing waters flow. We will take part in an evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Blessed Mother. Overnight in Lourdes, France. B, D.

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, the basilica, the Basilica of St. Pius X, and her environs that will give us a deeper understanding of St. Bernadette’s life and her relationship with Mary, the Immaculate. This afternoon we will have leisure time around the premises at Lourdes to walk, attend adoration, or shop. We will gather this evening for a Eucharistic Procession. Overnight in Lourdes, France. B, D.

After breakfast, we’ll depart Lourdes and drive to Toulouse, a historic city in southern France that was once a Roman colony. Known for its rich religious and cultural heritage, Toulouse boasts remarkable artifacts, including twenty historic pipe organs and the original resting place of St. Thomas Aquinas at the Basilica of St. Sernin. This renowned Romanesque church, crafted with red brick and adorned with white stone accents, is considered one of the finest examples of its kind in France. After exploring this architectural gem, we will travel north to Rocamadour, a picturesque town perched on a steep cliff. Dinner and overnight in Rocamadour.

Today we’ll Start our morning in the scenic town of Rocamadour overlooking the Alzou Valley, once home to Zaccheus of Jericho, who spoke with Jesus and was married to St. Veronica. We’ll visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Rocamadour, known for its miraculous healings and spiritual significance, featuring a statue of the Virgin Mary and the tomb of Zaccheus. After exploring this sacred site, we’ll travel to Conques for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast we’ll begin our day in the historic village of Conques, a key stop on the Camino de Santiago. Visit Sainte-Foy Abbey Church, renowned for its Romanesque architecture, the Last Judgment tympanum, and the relics of Sainte-Foy. We’ll explore the Treasury of Conques, home to exquisite reliquaries, including the golden statue of Sainte-Foy. Take a moment to visit the Pont Romain, a bridge once used by pilgrims to cross the Dourdou River, its name derived from the Occitan word for “pilgrims” or “romius.” After strolling along the cobblestone streets, we’ll enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Conques.

After breakfast in Conques, we’ll depart for Ars, home of the Basilica of St. John Vianney. We will spend time praying before the incorrupt body of the saint, patron of clergy, and reflect on his life and ministry. Visit the nearby Church of St. John Vianney and the town’s peaceful surroundings. After our visits we’ll transfer to Lyon for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we depart for La Salette, nestled in the French Alps. This sacred site marks the spot where the Virgin Mary appeared in 1846 to two shepherds, Saint Mary Melanie and Blessed Maximin Giraud. During the apparition, Our Lady wept, lamenting the neglect of Sundays and the blasphemy against her Son’s name. A spring now marks the site, where pilgrims come to drink and pray. Surrounded by stunning mountain views, La Salette is one of France’s most beautiful pilgrimage locations, with a Basilica built in honor of Our Lady. Dinner and overnight in La Salette.

Today we will journey further north to Paray-le-Monial, where we will visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and admire its Romanesque art and architecture. Next, we will journey to Nevers, where we will have Mass and visit the Convent of St. Gildard. There, we will have a moment of prayer while viewing St. Bernadette’s incorrupt body. The town itself offers narrow cobblestone streets, old churches, and a riverside promenade for us to explore. Overnight in Nevers.

Following breakfast, we’ll journey north to visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, a magnificent 13thcentury Gothic Cathedral, renowned for its soaring towers and stunning stained-glass windows. In the afternoon you will have free time to relax or visit the city on your own. Dinner and overnight in Chartres.

Next, we continue to Mont St. Michel, perched on a rocky island in the Gulf of Saint Malo, on the western edge of Normandy. The remarkable town’s 15th century gabled houses and stalls lead to the massive Abbey, the building of which is known for its impressive architectural accomplishment. Upon arrival we will visit the Abbey at Mont St. Michel. Dinner and overnight in Mont St. Michel.

Today, our tour escort will give us an overview of the City of Light, where we’ll see the Champs-Élysées, the Seine River, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower. We will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue de Bac and have 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.” Afterward, we will visit the nearby Sainte-Chapelle, renowned for its stunning stained glass windows. Overnight in Paris.

Following breakfast, we will celebrate Mass in the Romanesque and Byzantine Sacré-Coeur Basilica on top of 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, an architectural marvel, standing on the site of an early Christian Basilica which, in turn, had been built on the site of a Roman era temple. Next, we will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue de Bac and have 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.” Overnight in Paris.

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