Shrines of France

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Multi-centre Shrines of France pilgrimages. Our multi centre Shrines of France pilgrimages will give you the opportunity to combine a visit to Lourdes, the world’s most famous Marian Shrine, with some of the most important French Shrines. You will commence your journey in Lourdes, a place of universal meeting and sharing, prayer and celebration of life, and then continue on to stunning Rocamadour, before arriving in Nevers - St. Bernadette's resting place. We then continue on to Paris and finish the pilgrimage in Lisieux, the Shrine of St. Therese.

With carefully selected hotels, luxury air-conditioned coach transport throughout the tour and full assistance of a Joe Walsh Tours pilgrimage coordinator, this wonderful escorted tour is a great option for a truly comprehensive week of spiritual devotion.

A typical Shrines of France Pilgrimage package includes:
» Direct flight from Dublin to Tarbes-Lourdes Airport
» English speaking guide assistance throughout the pilgrimage
» Luxury air-conditioned coach for all transfers and tours
» Hotel accommodation throughout the itinerary
» Daily breakfast and dinner; lunch also included in Lourdes
» Direct flight from Paris to Dublin
» Daily programme of sightseeing and guided tours
» Full programme of religious ceremonies and special masses
» Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours guides and representatives
* Please note that the itineraries may operate in reverse order, starting in Paris and returning from Lourdes.

For additional information, please call one of our Pilgrimage Specialists:

Departures

» Marist Pilgrimage to Paris and Lisieux

» Shrines of France | Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris & Lisieux | 14 July 2020

» Shrines of France | Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris & Lisieux | 14 July 2020 | From Belfast

» Shrines of France | Lisieux, Paris, Nevers, Rocamadour & Lourdes | 2 September 2020

» Shrines of France | Lourdes & Biarritz | 15 September 2020

» Shrines of France | Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris & Lisieux | 4 October 2020

» Shrines of France | Biarritz & Lourdes | 4 October 2020

Destinations

Paray-le-Monial

Paray-le-Monial became a worldwide known place of pilgrimage following revelations of the message of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to a young nun, Margaret Mary Alacoque, from the Convent of the Visitation.read more

Rocamadour

Set amid a dramatic landscape, Rocamadour is suspended majestically over the gorge of the River Alzou.read more

Nevers

In order to fulfill her desire for a religious life, Bernadette Soubirous joined the Sisters of Charity at St. Gildard in Nevers on 7 July 1866.read more

Paris

In Paris we visit Rue de Bac, the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal. Rue de Bac is also home to the headquarters of the Daughters of Charity, co-founded by St. Louise & St. Vincent de Paul.read more

Lisieux

St. Thérèse or “the Little Flower” was born in Alençon on 2 January 1873. Her family later moved to Lisieux where Thérèse spent her time meditating and praying in the Cathedral of Lisieux.read more

Local Information

Currency: Euro (€, EUR)
Local time: GMT +1 hour
Airports: Tarbes-Lourdes (LDE), Paris (CDG)
Flight duration: Lourdes 2 hours 15 minutes approximately; Paris 1 hour 15 minutes approximately
Transfer time: 20 minutes from Tarbes-Lourdes airport to Lourdes; 40 minutes from Paris CDG to Paris
Languages: French; many people speak English
Voltage: 230V A/C, sockets outlets and sockets continental round 2 pin type are used
Visa: not required for EU citizens; non-EU citizens are advised to check with the relevant authorities
Passport: EU passport holders travelling to France must have an up-to-date passport valid for travel three months beyond the date of return; non-EU citizens are advised to check with the relevant authorities