FRANCE

March 24 - April 2, 2027
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Join Holy Rosary Academy 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 Alaska 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 Museum d’Orsay, 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, Utah Beach and the American cemetery at Omaha Beach I Transfer to Mont St. Michel, visit the Abbey church and museum, and hike in the bay I Head to Chartres and explore the famous cathedral there

    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 

    grotto lourdes

    Lodging

    lisieux lodging

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Holy Rosary Academy

    $2,590

    INCLUDES

    • 9 nights lodging in host country
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Ground transportation during the pilgrimage
    • Entrance fees into the Utah Beach Museum, Mont St. Michel Abbey, Museum d’Orsay, 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)
    • Single room supplement (Superior Level) ($750)
    • Fee if paying by credit card
    • Anything else not listed

    DATES 

     

    March 24- APril 2, 2027

    Sign-up & Deposit: November 7, 2026

    Details

    ACTIVITY LEVEL

    Level: 1

    Click Here to learn more about how we determine our activity levels
    “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.

    INSURANCE

    Each pilgrim should have health insurance. We highly recommend purchasing traveler’s insurance as well.

    ELIGIBILITY

    Must be a student at Holy Rosary Academy, grades 8-12, or a parent/legal guardian.

    By signing up for this pilgrimage, you agree to our Booking Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy

    SIGNING UP

    Step 1: Sign up & Deposit

     Fill out our short online form 

    Step 2: Registration

    We will send you the registration materials to complete

    Step 3: Payment & Confirmation

    Please wait to buy your plane ticket until you receive a trip confirmation

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