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SEPT. 25/THU:                     NY-PARIS
Overnight flight from JFK to Paris. Dinner and breakfast on board.

SEPT. 26/FRI:                       PARIS
Early morning arrival in Paris and transfer to the Cathedral Sacré Coeur. Upon arrival we will visit the beautiful
Cathedral and celebrate our first Mass as a group at the crypt. Check in our hotel and free time for lunch. Afternoon
guided tour of the Sainte-Chapelle. Built by Louis IX in the 1240's to house relics from the Holy Land believed to be
the Crown of Thorns and part of the True Cross, this small Gothic chapel is one of the inspiring visual experiences of
Paris. Much of this is due to its stained glass windows which essentially surround the entire upper floor. We will also
visit the Conciergerie. The Conciergerie takes its name from the concierge appointed by the king who held judicial
rights over the royal residence and its outbuildings. Of the Capetian palace some magnificent Gothic halls survive,
testimony to the royal splendours of the 14th century. In the halls used as the backdrop to the Terror, these tragic
times are evoked by an audiovisual and pictorial presentation and a reconstruction of Marie-Antoinette’s cell...
Dinner and overnight in Paris.

SEPT. 27/SAT                     PARIS
Today after breakfast we will depart for a city Tour of Paris « historical and. modern » with its main monuments : la
Concorde, le Louvre, l'île de la Cité, l'Hôtel de Ville, la Place des Vosges, la Bastille, le Quartier Latin, l'avenue des
Champs Elysées, l'Arc de Triomphe, l'Opéra, la Madeleine... Free time for lunch. Afternoon transfer to Rue du Bac
for our mass at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal. After Mass, guided tour of the chapel. It’s in this chapel that the
Virgin Mary appeared, the 27th November of 1830 to sister Catherine Labouré. It became a sanctuary where the
body of Saint Catherine and Louise de Marillac, founder of the congregation, rest. After dinner a commented Cruise
on the river Seine, while admiring Paris from a different point of view… Following the current with you, classical
musics and songs, French and international, give rhythm to the cruise. You will enjoy the city in another way, in a
convivial and relaxed atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight in Paris.

SEPT. 28/SUN                   PARIS-LISIEUX
After breakfast we travel northwest by motor coach to the town of Lisieux, the home of St Therese whom Pope Pius X
called "the greatest saint of modern times." Her extraordinary love for God and service to humanity come alive as you
visit the Basilica Cathedral of St Peter, and Les Buissonets, her family home. On display are relics, clothing, and
personal objects belonging to the "little flower." View the statue depicting the Virgin Mary who smiled at St Therese
during an ecstasy before curing her illness. Combine your prayers in the Carmel Chapel with those of the Carmelite
sisters, just as St Therese did before her death in 1897.
Dinner and overnight in Paris.

SEPT. 29/MON                PARIS-LOURDES
Today we say goodbye to Paris, after breakfast we will transfer to the beautiful Cathedral of Notre Dame and take
part in a French Mass with our own priest co-celebrating (Only a part of the Eucharistic prayer will be in English)
Late morning transfer to Orly airport for a short flight to Pau. Mid afternoon arrival in Pau and motor coach to
Lourdes. Upon your arrival in Lourdes transfer to your hotel. Relax or explore before dinner.
Evening candlelight Rosary procession.

SEPT. 30/TUE                LOURDES
We begin our day in Lourdes with Mass and a guided tour of Lourdes, including the sanctuary; the Basilica of St
Pius X, the world's largest underground church; and the baths where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken
place. You will visit the Mill (birth place of Bernadette) and Le Cachot (jail where the family was living when Our Lady
appeared). Free time for private prayer and for you to experience Lourdes. (Optional) 5PM participate in blessing of
the sick, being blessed by the Blessed Sacrament.
Evening candlelight Rosary procession.

OCT. 1/WED                 LOURDES
On our second day in Lourdes, after breakfast the group will take part in International Mass. After Mass you’ll have
free time for you to join your prayers with pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink water from the
miraculous spring or submerge yourself in the healing baths. Three o’clock our group will make the famous Stations
of the Cross. Experience Christ's love as you walk the life-sized Stations of the Cross overlooking the holy Grotto.
Evening candlelight Rosary procession.

OCT. 2/THU                 LOURDES
Today we begin our last full day in Lourdes with Holy Mass and the rest of the day on your own. (Optional) afternoon
video presentation telling the story of Lourdes, and walk in the footsteps of St Bernadette.
Evening candlelight Rosary procession.

OCT. 3/FRI                  LOURDES/NY
This morning after early Mass and breakfast we will depart Lourdes and transfer to Toulouse for our short flight to
Paris and to our flight to JFK.