Day 5: Wednesday, May 28th (Lourdes, Paray Le Monial, Nevers)
(B, D)
Our memorable visit to Lourdes ends as we embark on a journey
through several beautiful regions of France on the way to Nevers,
where St. Bernadette spent the last years of her life. Holy Mass is
celebrated on the way to Nevers at Paray Le Monial. Dinner and
overnight in Nevers.
Day 6 Thursday, May 29th (Nevers, Chartres,
Lisieux) (B, D)
After breakfast arrive at the Convent of the Sisters of
Charity for Mass. Here we can admire the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette.
There will be time for prayer and meditation before departing Nevers. Head
North from this beautiful region of France to visit Chartres. Our visit
features the beautiful Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, famous for
housing on of the most precious relics, The Tunic of the Virgin Mary.
Continue on your way to Lisieux, home of St. Therese of the Child Jesus,
one of the Doctors of the Church. Visit Les Buissonnets, the house where
Therese lived 11 years of her life. The house is preserved as if the
Martins were still living there. Then see the St. Peter’s Cathedral of
Lisieux which still conserves the confessional used by St. Therese for her
1st confession. The Cathedral has a very interesting history dating back
to the year 1149. Check in for two nights in Lisieux and then join the
group for dinner.
Day 7 Friday, May 30th (Lisieux, Normandy, Lisieux) (B)
Start the day with Holy Mass at the Carmel of Lisieux, where St.
Therese lived from April 9th, 1888 to September 30th 1897. She
entered the Carmel as one of the youngest Carmelites ever, and died at the
age of 24. Here is the tomb of St. Therese adorned with a beautiful color
statue reproducing the
way St. Therese lie at her death. Visit the
beautiful and massive Basilica of St. Therese
before departing for the beaches of Normandy
to see the D-Day Invasion Landing Beaches, where thousands of
allied soldiers fought to liberate France from the evils of Nazism. Many
brave soldiers lost their lives here so afterwards we visit the famous and
impacting American Cemetery, with thousands of tombstones in
perfect formation. A prayer service will be made here for the many souls
of the buried soldiers, and also for the protection of the many men and
women in our Armed Forces, wherever they are in the world. Return to
Lisieux for dinner on your own.
Day 8: Saturday, May 31st (Paris) (B, D)
Depart this morning for the Capital of France, beautiful Paris. Enjoy
today a panoramic tour of Paris including sights like the Arc de Triomphe,
Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, River Seine, Alexander Bridge, Louvre, Notre
Dame, Sorbonne and Sacred Coeur. Join your group tonight for a memorable
farewell dinner, reminiscing all the wonderful moments spent together on
pilgrimage.
Day 9: Sunday, June 1st (Paris, Depart for USA) (B, M)
After your last breakfast in Paris, travel to the Basilica of St. Dennis
(Patron of Paris) for a farewell Mass. Continue from there to Charles de
Gaulle Airport, for group check-in and processing. As our plane takes-off,
take one last look out the window at the unique landscape of this
beautiful land and say: Merci Marie! Thank you Mary!
Au revoir France!
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Day Trip Inclusions:
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Air transportation from Chicago to Paris,
to Lourdes, from Paris to Chicago (other U.S. cities available at an
add-on-price)
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Accommodations in nice 3 & 4 star properties
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11 meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
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Visits and tour admissions as listed on itinerary
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Spiritual program including Holy Mass daily (in unforgettable places),
Meditations, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Way of
the Cross and More.
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Tranportation on air conditioned motorcoach.
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Fr. Eric Sternberg as Spiritual Director
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Professional chauffeur throughout the tour
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English Speaking Tour Manager throughout the duration of the trip
(Arthur Pahl)
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Escorted from the US Mater Dei Tours & Relevant Journeys (Juan Landa)
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Mass – for a safe arrival - celebrated here), where Our Lady
appeared to St. Catherine Laboure (her incorrupt body is in the same
chapel). After Mass, visit St. Vincent De Paul’s preserved remains at a
chapel nearby. Return to the airport to catch our flight to Lourdes. Check
into our hotel in Lourdes, relax and freshen up. Join your fellow pilgrims
for a welcome dinner at our hotel.
Enjoy a special day in
Lourdes. Begin with Holy Mass at the grotto (site of the apparitions -
Mass might be con-celebrated with other English speaking priests).
Afterwards, you may opt for a personal day at leisure in Lourdes or you
may want to follow your escorts on an informal orientation walk of the
land of St. Bernadette, including the sanctuary and sites like the Mill,
where St. Bernadette was born, and the "Cashot", where Bernadette’s family
lived. Afterwards view a special video presentation in the main office.
Remainder of the day at your leisure.