Shrines of France

Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris & Lisieux

Transport & accommodation included: 

·       Direct flight from Ireland to Lourdes

·       Transfer on arrival from the airport to your hotel in Lourdes

·       3 nights hotel accommodation in Lourdes

·       Breakfast, lunch and evening meal served each day at hotel

·       Transfer from your hotel in Lourdes to Rocamadour

·       1 night hotel accommodation in Rocamadour

·       1 night hotel accommodation in Nevers

·       1 night hotel accommodation in Paris

·       1 night hotel accommodation in Lisieux

·       Breakfast and evening meal served each day at hotels in Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris and Lisieux

·       Transfer from your hotel in Lisieux to Paris airport

·       Direct flight from Paris to Ireland

·       Luxury air-conditioned coach for duration of tour

Tours & excursions included: 

·       Full religious programme organised by Joe Walsh Tours and led by a Spiritual Director

·       Introductory tour of the Grotto Domain in Lourdes, visiting the Grotto, Baths, Basilicas and the Stations of the Cross

·       Guided walking tour of Lourdes visiting places associated with the life of St. Bernadette

·       Religious processions in Lourdes led by Spiritual Director: Blessing of the Sick, Blessed Sacrament and Torchlight processions

·       In Rocamadour, visit to the monastic city, Church of the Black Madonna and the Miraculous Bell

·       Guided visit to the Convent of St. Gildard in Nevers where you will attend Mass, have the opportunity to see the body of St. Bernadette and walk in her footsteps through the convent gardens

·       Panoramic tour of Paris and its major attractions including the Eiffel Tower, L’Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral

·       Visit to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal at the headquarters of the Daughters of Charity in Paris, followed by the opportunity to see the body of St. Vincent de Paul at Maison-Mere

·       Visit to places associated with St. Theresa in Lisieux, including the Buissonnets and the Carmel Chapel, followed by Mass in the Basilica of Sainte-Therese de Lisieux

·       Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours Pilgrimage Coordinator

Optional: 

·       Evening cruise on the River Seine in Paris

·       Optional insurance €25 (conditions apply). Please note that there is an additional insurance premium for of €25 passengers aged 86 to 94 years

Notes: 

·       Prices are per person sharing twin/double rooms with facilities

·       Passengers are entitled to check in one standard piece of luggage subject to airline’s conditions

·       Prices are exclusive of taxes and charges totaling €75 unless otherwise stated

·       Supplements for departures from Belfast, Cork, Kerry, Knock & Shannon may apply

·       Single rooms are on request at a supplement of €30 per night

·       A non-refundable deposit of €200 is required for booking