November 1-11, 2025
France
In the Footsteps of Saints Pilgrimage to France
Join Fr. Chinna Deveraj, the St. Boniface Community and Hallow on pilgrimage in France! Grow closer to some of the great saints as you walk in their footsteps. Reflect upon the life of St. Therese of Lisieux by touring the Basilica of Lisieux, praying in the Carmel chapel, and touring her family home. Celebrate Mass in the chapel of the miraculous medal and pray at the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830. Embrace the witness of St. Bernadette as you explore Lourdes and enjoy daily Mass with Fr. Chinna in some of the most iconic sites such as Omaha Beach, Mont Saint Michel, and the newly renovated Notre Dame Cathedral. Finally, cherish a unique opportunity to engage with the Hallow App in a whole new way as they will be developing content and prayers to enhance your journey. This will truly be an unforgettable experience; we pray you can join us!
Trip Code: 87359 | Group Code: 17788
INCLUSIONS
• Nine nights’ accommodation in three and four-star hotels
• Four nights in Lisieux
• Three nights in Paris
• Two nights in Lourdes
• Meals
• Continental breakfast daily
• Five dinners
• One wine tasting
• Local guides according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historical churches
• Luxury motor coach in France for specified sightseeing
• Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in France for passengers on group airfare
• Local tour manager while in France
• CTS Tour manager from the USA
• Hallow staff member
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Gratuities payable to the tour manager, guides, and motorcoach drivers
• Personal audio devices
YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Airfare; this package is sold land only
• Optional group airfare from Des Moines, IA available
• Airport transfers for passengers on independent flights
• Meals and beverages, unless specified
• Other personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Items not specifically mentioned
ITINERARY
Day 1: Saturday, November 1 - Depart USA
Depart the USA on overnight flights to Paris, France.
Day 2: Sunday, November 2 - Paris | Lisieux
Depart for Lisieux and check into your hotel to enjoy time in the hometown of St. Therese. Celebrate opening Mass at the Basilica before a welcome dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Monday, November 3 - Lisieux
Begin with Mass in the Crypt of the Basilica of Lisieux. Combine your prayers in the Carmel Chapel with those of the Carmelite sisters. Visit the Carmel Museum, housing relics, photographs, and personal belongings of the Martins. After lunch, tour Les Buissonets and cherish time at the Cathedral of St. Peter. Explore the city for dinner. Overnight in Lisieux.
Day 4: Tuesday, November 4 - Normandy Beaches
Travel to the Normandy Beaches to celebrate Mass on Omaha Beach, used by American troops during D-Day landings. Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and pay your respects to the soldiers. Experience Arromanches and enjoy lunch. Return to Lisieux for dinner on your own and overnight.
Day 5: Wednesday, November 5 - Mont Saint Michel
Enjoy an excursion to see Mont Saint Michel, one of the most famous Abbeys in the world. Celebrate Mass at Saint Pierre Church and then explore the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel. Take time to walk around and partake in lunch. On the return, stop at a vineyard for wine-tasting and group dinner. Overnight in Lisieux.
Day 6: Thursday, November 6 - Paris | Chapel of the Miraculous Medal
Depart for Paris and celebrate Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Pray in front of St. Catherine Laboure’s reliquary, housing her incorrupt body. Visit the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul and pray at his tomb. Check into your hotel before a group dinner and overnight in Paris.
Day 7: Friday, November 7 - Notre Dame Cathedral | Saint Chapelle
Celebrate Mass and tour Notre Dame Cathedral, followed by a tour of Sainte Chapelle. The remainder of the day is free with an opportunity to tour the Louvre Museum. Dinner on your own with overnight in Paris.
Day 8: Saturday, November 8 - Montmartre | Seine River Cruise
Depart for Mass at the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, where a doration of the Blessed Sacrament has been uninterrupted since 1885. Tour the Basilica and take time for adoration. Enjoy a private river cruise, with cocktails. Overnight in Paris.
Day 9: Sunday, November 9 - Paris | Lourdes
Depart Paris via bullet train to Lourdes for Mass. Enjoy dinner as a group and attend the evening candlelight procession. Overnight in Lourdes.
Day 10: Monday, November 10 - Lourdes
Walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette beginning with Mass at the Grotto. See Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born and the “Cachot” where St. Bernadette’s family lived. Pray for the sick and drink from the miraculous spring. Attend a farewell dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
Day 11: Tuesday, November 11 - Return to USA
Transfer to Toulouse or Pau airport for return flights home.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$3,999* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $250 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before April 11, 2025 and a $135 per person Check Discount for those paying the total cost of the tour by check after initial deposit and received on or before the final payment due date.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT +$1,200*
OPTIONAL GROUP AIR +$1,295
Round trip from Des Moines, IA (arriving in Paris, returning from Toulouse)
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel protection is highly recommended.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 additional due on or before June 4, 2025
Final Payment: Balance due on or before August 1, 2025
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions, including the CTS Liability Release. CTS reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments are not made according to the payment schedule. A $25 fee will be added to any reinstated reservation.
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