FRANCE

May 26 - June 4, 2027

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Join Catholic High of Pointe Coupee on a pilgrimage to France! The trip starts in Paris where we will get to know this amazing city- praying in its beautiful churches, eating its delicious food, and exploring its elegant streets. Transferring to Normandy, we will visit Lisieux and pray at the tomb of St. Therese, walk along the D-Day beaches, and then visit Mont St. Michel and Chartres. We will then transfer to Lourdes for the last two days

HIGHLIGHTS

The grotto of Lourdes where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette
Praying at the tombs of St. Therese of Lisieux and her parents SS. Louis and Zelie Martin
The stained-glass windows of Saint-Chapelle in Paris, the chapel built to house the Lord’s Crown of Thorns

ITINERARY

Paris

Days 1-4: Leave Louisiana on Day 1, arrive in France on Day 2 I Discover the Notre Dame Cathedral I Visit St. Germain-des-Pres, St. Suplice, and Sacre Coeur I Pray at the Miraculous Medal Shrine and tomb of St. Catherine Laboure I Walk along the River Seine I Visits to the Louvre, Saint-Chapelle, and the exterior of the Eiffel Tower

Normandy

Days 4-7: Transfer to Lisieux I Visit the house of St. Therese of Lisieux I Pray at the tombs of St. Therese and her parents SS. Louis and Zelie Martin I Visit Omaha Beach and the American cemetery there I Transfer to Mont St. Michel, visit the Abbey church and museum, and hike in the bay

Lourdes

Days 7-10: Head to Lourdes I Pray at the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette I Discover the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette and learn the story of the apparitions I Plunge into the Lourdes baths or take part in the Water Gesture I Participate in the candlelight rosary in the evenings and bottle up some Lourdes water to take home to family and friends I Transfer to Toulouse on the morning of Day 10 to fly home

Lodging

LEVEL: Standard
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: From Standard to Superior (double-occupancy) 
SINGLE-ROOM SUPPLEMENT: Available (Superior level)

We will be staying in a combination of hotels and the guest accommodations of religious houses (monasteries, convents, sanctuaries, etc.).

To find out more about our lodging levels, click below.

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EATING

We eat mainly at restaurants. Menus may be limited to fixed options or set menus. Some meals may be picnics. Breakfasts provided are in the local style (typically not as hearty as American style). We can accommodate most food allergies.

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LUGGAGE

You may bring any type of luggage with you on this trip. This particular itinerary is not a backpack-only pilgrimage, but we do recommend a backpack. We will provide a detailed packing list.

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PRAYING

Prayer is at the heart of the pilgrimage. Daily mass, the liturgy of the hours, the rosary, and other prayer opportunities are available throughout the pilgrimage.

CATHOLIC OF POINTE COUPEE

$2,590

INCLUDES

• 9 nights lodging in host country
• All breakfasts
• All dinners
• Ground transportation during the pilgrimage
• Entrance fees into the Mont St. Michel Abbey, Louvre Museum, and Sainte-Chapelle
• Airport shuttles at the beginning and end of the pilgrimage
• Pilgrimage materials (reading packet, prayer booklet, maps, group gear)
• Masses and other spiritual activities
• All tips and service charges to drivers, restaurants, etc.

DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Flights
• All lunches
• Lodging upgrade to Superior Level, double-occupancy ($500)/Person
• Single room supplement (Superior Level) ($750)
• Fee if paying by credit card
• Anything else not listed

DATES

May 27 - June 4, 2027

Sign-up & Deposit: January 20, 2027

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ACTIVITY LEVEL

Level: 1

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“Optional” means it is easy for you to skip the activity. Skipping or modifying other routes may be possible but not in as easy of a manner. Activities are weather-dependent. Distances and durations may vary from the information given above.

ARRIVAL

We will be organizing a group airline ticket, so please do not buy anything at present
Airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

DEPARTURE

Airport: Tarbes Lourdes Pyrenees (LDE) or Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS)
Departure will be in the morning on the last day and you will arrive back into the US the same day.
We will be organizing a group airline ticket, so please do not buy anything at present

TRANSPORTATION

We will be using a variety of transportation on this pilgrimage. A private coach will be utilized for at least part of the trip, but we will also hop on a train for some of our transfers.