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Lourdes And Shrines Of France2012 Season
Departs From: Paris |
From 2,027EUR |
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Length: 11 days from Paris to Paris, or 12 days incl. travel
Overview
Start in Paris with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and guided sightseeing featuring all major sights and visits to the Basilica of Sacre Coeur on Montmartre; Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Shrine, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830; St. Vincent de Paul Shrine; and Notre Dame Cathedral, where the relics of the Passion of the Christ can be seen. During an excursion to Lisieux, visit Les Buissonnets, family home of St. Therese, and the basilica. St. Therese was known as the “Little Flower” and for her charming autobiography The Story of a Soul. Also visit St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Carmelite Convent, where she lived as a nun. Return to Paris and board the high-speed TGV train to Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858; Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine; and St. Bernadette’s birthplace and family home. You may wish to bathe in the healing waters, attend the “Blessing of the Sick,” or join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. A full day at leisure allows you to join an optional excursion to the nearby Pyrenees. Admire medieval Carcassonne on your way to Avignon, where a walking tour features the Palace of the Popes, residence of the papacy in the 14th century. Stop in Paray-le-Monial to visit the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and arrive in Nevers. Here, visit St. Gildard, where St. Bernadette spent her life as a nun. In Chartres, visit the magnificent cathedral, then return to Paris for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.Note:- April 3 Departure - Good Friday in Paris
- September 27 Departure starts on Friday in Paris
- September 27 Departure - Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux in Lisieux (October 01)
Duration: 11 Days
Schedule:
| Start Date |
End Date |
| 30 May, 2012 |
09 June, 2012 |
| 27 June, 2012 |
07 July, 2012 |
| 29 August, 2012 |
08 September, 2012 |
| 28 September, 2012 |
08 October, 2012 |
City Highlights
PARIS Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Shrine, the St. Vincent de Paul Shrine, and Notre Dame CathedralLISIEUX Visit Les Buissonnets, family home of St. Therese; the basilica; St. Peter’s Cathedral; and the Carmelite ConventPARIS-LOURDES By high-speed TGV trainLOURDES Guided walking tour, visit the grotto, the Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, and St. Bernadette’s birthplace and family homeCARCASSONNE Walk through the medieval townAVIGNON Walk to the Palace of the PopesPARAY-LE-MONIAL Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica of the Sacred HeartNEVERS Visit St. GildardCHARTRES Visit the cathedralHeadsets throughout the tourNote:- In the rare event that the TGV train is unavailable, alternative transportation will be provided.
- The relics of the Passion of the Christ in Notre Dame can only be seen on the first Friday of the month and on Fridays during Lent.
Day 1 Arrive in Paris, France. Time to rest or to start exploring the splendid French capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner at a local restaurant with your traveling companions. (D)
Day 2 Paris. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower. Visit the BASILICA OF SACRE COEUR on Montmartre. Afterwards, visit OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL SHRINE, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830. Then, visit the ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SHRINE, where you can see the reliquary of the saint who has inspired thousands of charities and volunteers. (B)
Day 3 Paris. Morning at leisure. The afternoon is dedicated to the architectural wonders of NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, where the relics of the Passion of the Christ can be seen (only on the first Fridays of the month and on Fridays during Lent). (B)
Day 4 Paris. Lisieux Excursion. Travel to Lisieux and visit LES BUISSONNETS, family home of St. Therese. Afterwards, visit the BASILICA. St. Therese was known as “The Little Flower” and for her charming autobiography The Story of a Soul. Next, visit ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL, where her family attended Mass, and the CARMELITE CONVENT, where she lived as a nun. Return to Paris. (B)
Day 5 Paris–Lourdes. Journey aboard the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the GROTTO where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernardette in 1858. Join this evening’s memorable rosary and candlelight procession. (B,D)
Day 6 Lourdes. Your walking tour with a Local Guide includes visits to OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE and ST. BERNADETTE’S BIRTHPLACE and FAMILY HOME. You may wish to experience the powerful healing baths or attend the “Blessing of the Sick.” Also, you may wish to join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. (B)
Day 7 At Leisure in Lourdes. Full day at leisure to further explore Lourdes on your own or join an optional excursion to the nearby Pyrenees. (B)
Day 8 Lourdes–Carcassonne–Avignon. First stop is Carcassonne, a medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, continue to Avignon. Enjoy a walk to the Palace of the Popes, residence of the papacy in the 14th century. (B,D)
Day 9 Avignon–Paray-le-Monial–Nevers. Arrive in Paray-le-Monial, home to the CHAPEL OF THE APPARITIONS and where Jesus revealed his Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Also visit the BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART. Continue to Nevers. (B,D)
Day 10 Nevers–Chartres–Paris. Visit ST. GILDARD in Nevers, where St. Bernadette spent her life as a nun. See the beautiful and miraculously incorrupt body of St. Bernadette. Continue to Chartres and visit the CATHEDRAL, one of Europe’s most celebrated shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Paris and enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 11 Paris. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Meals: Full buffet breakfast (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including special welcome and farewell dinners in Paris
Hotel Information: PARIS Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (F), LOURDES Grand Hotel Moderne (F), AVIGNON Mercure Cité des Papes (F), NEVERS Mercure Pont de Loire (F), PARIS Concorde Montparnasse (F) |
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