October 3 - 11, 2025
France
St. Patrick's Cathedral Pilgrimage to France
SAVE $250 BY BOOKING BEFORE MARCH 17, 2025!
Join Fr. Enrique Salvo and Fr. Zach Presutti on a spiritually enriching pilgrimage through the heart of France. Begin in the town of Rouen, where St. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Journey onward to the historic Omaha Beach, where the solemnity of World War II intersects with a profound sense of gratitude. Visit Mont Saint-Michel, a beacon of faith perched majestically on its island, and Lisieux, where the legacy of Saint Therese of Lisieux inspires reflection and devotion. In Paris, delve into the spiritual significance of the Miraculous Medal and the beauty of Notre Dame Cathedral. Conclude your pilgrimage with a scenic cruise along the Seine River.
INCLUSIONS
•Seven nights’ accommodations
•Three nights in Trouvelle-sur-Mer
•Four nights in Paris
•Meals
•Continental breakfast daily
•Two lunches
•Three dinners
•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
•Local tour manager while in France
•Tour manager from the USA
•Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
•Gratuities payable to the tour manager, guides, and motorcoach drivers
•Personal audio devices for guided tours
YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
•Airfare (optional round-trip economy airfare from New York for $1,100)
•Airport transfers for passengers on independent flights
•Meals and beverages, unless specified
•Travel insurance
Itinerary
DAY 1: Friday, October 3 • Departure
Depart on independent, overnight flights to Paris, France.
DAY 2: Saturday, October 4 • Arrival | Paris | Montmartre and the Basilica of Sacre Coeur
Arrive in Paris and transfer to the hotel. Depart for the beautiful neighborhood of Montmartre. Celebrate Mass in the Crypt of the Basilica of Sacre Coeur followed by a guided tour of the Basilica and time for Adoration. Enjoy a group lunch in Montmartre before hotel check-in. Gather for a special welcome dinner and overnight in Paris.
DAY 3: Sunday, October 5 • Rouen
After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to Rouen. Visit the site where St. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, then tour the Rouen Cathedral. Celebrate Mass before continuing to Trouvelle-Sur-Mer for hotel check-in. Dinner on your own and overnight in Trouvelle-Sur-Mer.
DAY 4: Monday, October 6 • Normandy Beaches
Travel by motorcoach to Normandy Beaches. Celebrate Mass on the Omaha Beach and walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who landed on D-Day in June 1944. After lunch on your own and time for leisure, return to Trouvelle-Sur-Mer. Explore local cuisine and overnight in Trouvelle-Sur-Mer.
DAY 5: Tuesday, October 7 • Mont-Saint-Michel
Begin your day with a trip to Mont-Saint- Michel. Celebrate Mass at Saint Pierre Church and visit Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. Enjoy lunch on your own and time for personal prayer and exploration. Return to Trouvelle-Sur-Mer for an evening at leisure.
DAY 6: Wednesday, October 8 • Lisieux | Paris
Depart for Lisieux and celebrate Mass in the St. Therese Basilica, followed by a guided tour. Visit Les Buissonnets, St. Therese’s childhood home, and Saint Pierre Cathedral, time permitting. Continue to Paris and check into your hotel. Enjoy a group dinner and overnight in Paris.
DAY 7: Thursday, October 9 • Paris | Chapel of the Miraculous Medal
Celebrate a morning Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, where several apparitions of the Virgin Mary took place in 1830. Discover the life of Saint Catherine Labouré, to whom the Virgin Mary gave the miraculous medal. Pray in front of the Saint’s reliquary. Discover the Chapel of Saint Vincent de Paul before an afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy a celebratory Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Paris.
DAY 8: Friday, October 10 • Notre Dame Cathedral | Sainte-Chapelle | Evening River Cruise
Experience the newly restored Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris. Celebrate Mass followed by a guided tour. Then, visit Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) before a lovely group lunch together. This evening, conclude the pilgrimage with a scenic cruise down the Seine River. Dinner on your own and overnight in Paris. Overnight in Paris.
DAY 9: Saturday, October 11 • Return
Transfer to the Paris airport for independent return flights home.
Itinerary subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$5,149* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $250 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before 3/17/2025 and an $150 per person Check Discount for those paying the remaining balance by check after the initial deposit.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $1,500
ROUND-TRIP ECONOMY AIRFARE FROM NEW YORK + $1,100
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
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PAYMENT & CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Payment: $1,250 per person due on or before 5/6/2025
Final Payment: Balance due 7/5/2025
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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