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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
France is known as one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. An inspiring pilgrimage highlighted by the Blessed Mother’s shrine at Lourdes where she appeared to a young shepherd girl. Explore Nevers, where St. Bernadette lived after the apparitions and Lisieux, the home of St. Therese “The Little Flower of Jesus.” From the cathedral in Chartres with its impressive stained glass windows to the magnificent Mont St. Michel, France is home to some of the world’s greatest shrines. Explore the Beaches of Normandy and finish with Paris, “The City of Lights!”
Under Nativity’s excellent organization and leadership, our pilgrimages offer complete itineraries that include round-trip airfare, first-class hotel accommodations, breakfast, dinner, all transportation, daily Masses, and more!
ITINERARY
Today: Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your overnight flight to Paris. Meals and drinks served aloft.
Today: Upon arrival in Paris this morning we will be met at the airport by our local tour escort. We will then proceed to the Shrine of Saint Vincent de Paul where the saint’s body is on display in a precious reliquary. Then proceed to the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at Rue de Bac where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830. After Mass we will then transfer to our hotel for check-in and have the remainder of the day free.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will enjoy a full-day tour of the “City of Lights”, including inside visits to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle which was built to house Our Lord’s Crown of Thorns, and Montmartre (Mount of Martyrs) with its magnificent Basilica of Sacre Coeur. On Montmartre on August 15, 1534, near the Chapel of St. Denis on Rue Antoinette, St. Ignatius of Loyola and his band of six students at the University of Paris, including St. Francis Xavier, made their first vows. We will make also outside visits to the Eiffel Tower, the Opera House, and the Arc de Triomphe.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: Following breakfast, drive through the classic Normandy countryside to Lisieux, home of St. Theresa the “Little Flower of Jesus”. Visit the home where she lived as a child and the Carmel Convent where she was a nun. After Mass, visit the Basilica of St. Theresa, its Crypt, and the 13th Century Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter. Continue on to Mont-Saint-Michel, the principal shrine of the Archangel Michael.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: In the morning enjoy a complete visit of the Benedictine Monastery at Mont-Saint-Michel including the Church of Saint Michael. In the afternoon, drive south through the beautiful French countryside to the city of Poitiers, an important pilgrimage destination largely because of the influence of its first bishop, Saint Hillary.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: Your morning sightseeing in Poitiers includes visits to the Saint Hillary’s Baptistry of Saint John, the church of Norte-Dame-la-Grande, and the tomb of Saint Hillary at Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand. In the afternoon drive to Nevers, where St. Bernadette spent her life as a nun following her visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: Following breakfast, depart for Paray-le-Monial where Our Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary to promote devotions through His Most Sacred Heart. Following Mass at the Visitation Chapel and a visit to the Basilica to see the tomb of Blessed Claude de la Colombiere, continue to Lyon, France’s second-largest city, dramatically sited on the banks of the Rhone and Saone rivers. This city is packed with restaurants, ranging from simple bouchons (bistros) to some of the most opulent tables in France.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: This morning drive to the train station and take the train to Toulouse. After arrival in Toulouse, board our motor coach and drive to Lourdes, one of the great pilgrimage shrines in the world. It was here where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette in 1858 proclaiming herself the “Immaculate Conception”.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will have all day to experience the special atmosphere of this beautiful town. Attend Mass at the Grotto of Massabielle, the site where the Virgin appeared 18 times. Also, visit the Basilica of Pius X (the world’s largest underground church), see the house where Bernadette lived during the Apparitions, and visit several of the sites where the miraculous cures have taken place. This evening we will participate in the Blessed Sacrament Procession and the Candlelight Procession.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: Depart Lourdes this morning by train and return to Paris. The remainder of the day is free to discover the city of lights on your own.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: This morning we will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Round-trip airfare
All airport taxes and fuel surcharges
First-class hotels
Prices based on double occupancy
Land transportation
Breakfast and dinner
Sightseeing/admissions fees
Daily Masses
Professional local guides
Printed promotional brochures and marketing materials
Medical Protection Plan
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
Passport & visa costs
Tips for the tour manager, guides, and driver
Personal items/expenses (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
GALLERY
PLAN A TRIP
Booking your spiritual journey with Nativity Pilgrimage relieves you of all the hassles. There is no need to worry about the logistics such as flights, hotels, guides and timing. Invite your parish, family & friends and let Nativity do the rest! When you choose Nativity Pilgrimage you won’t have to worry about the details; hotels, flights, Mass venues, language and cultural barriers or marketing materials.
Our team is always available to ensure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing and payment processing, issue travel documents and answer any questions that come up during the process.
We will walk you through all of your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.
TRAVEL PROTECTION
Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can leave you to cancel your trip, or worse, with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Buy it now upon registration to get “cancel for any reason.” There are 2 options for travel insurance:
- Buy directly online through our website after submitting the application
- Buy insurance from your own insurance company.