St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish and St. Marianne Cope present…

Discover the Shrines of France April 27 – May 7, 2022

For more information contact

Mary Ellen Tiernan

Cell: (845) 661-8586

Parish Office: (203) 775-5117 Ext. 215

maryellentiernan@me.com

Book Now & Save $100

Per Person

11 Days ● 16 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners

HIGHLIGHTS… Paris, Seine River, Chapel of Our

Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Notre Dame Cathedral,

Sacre-Coeur, Lisieux, Basilica of St. Thérèse, Cathedral

of Our Lady of Chartres, International Stained Glass

Center, Nevers, Paray-le-Monial, Lyon, Bouchon Dinner,

Choice on Tour, La Salette, Avignon, Carcassonne,

Lourdes

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Overnight Flight

Days 2, 3 Hotel Auteuil Tour Eiffel, Paris

Day 4 Le Grand Hotel de l'Esperance , Lisieux

Day 5 Hotel Kyriad Nevers , Nevers

Days 6, 7 Hotel Charlemagne, Lyon

Day 8 Avignon Grand Hotel, Avignon

Days 9, 10 Hotel Mercure Imperial Lourdes , Lourdes

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Spiritual Journeys: Collette’s collection of religious tours has been created with our faith-based travelers in mind. The focus is on creating inspiring travel experiences in world-famous spiritual locations, and these itineraries are designed utilizing more modest accommodations that capture the reflective surroundings in which they sit.

Day 1: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Overnight Flight You’re on

your way to France, a country where everlasting faith coincides with

age-old history. Start your spiritual journey in Paris, the gateway to

the country’s most revered sacred sites.

Day 2: Thursday, April 28, 2022 Paris, France - Tour Begins

Your introduction to France begins in beautiful Paris. Unpack for a 2-

night stay in the heart of the city before enjoying a sightseeing cruise

along the Seine River, taking in the shining “City of Light” from the

river. Get to know your fellow travelers over dinner at a Parisian

bistro. (D)

Day 3: Friday, April 29, 2022 Paris Start your day at the Chapel of

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, the site where the Virgin Mary

appeared to Saint Catherine Laboure and requested the creation of the

Miraculous Medal. Attend Mass* before continuing on a panoramic

tour of the city. Pause at Notre Dame Cathedral, an awe-inspiring

medieval marvel that has served as a religious icon for centuries.

Admire the city’s most famous sights including Les Invalides, the

Paris Opera House, the Louvre, and Concorde Square. Visit Sacre-

Coeur, a basilica perched upon a hill in Montmartre, and explore the

sacred halls while admiring unparalleled views of the city below. The

remainder of the day is yours to do as you wish. Perhaps you will join

an optional tour to the Louvre, where an expert guide takes you

through the museum’s religious art. (B)

Day 4: Saturday, April 30, 2022 Paris - Lisieux Depart Paris for

Lisieux. This holy town was the home of St. Thérèse, the “Little

Flower” – a modern saint known for her eternal love of humanity

through her work of the Lord. Discover the city with a local guide

who will highlight the life of the young 19th-century saint. Explore

the Carmelite convent, where Thérèse became a nun at the age of 15.

Then, visit Les Buissonnets, St. Thérèse’s family home, to get a

glimpse into the teenage saint’s upbringing. Continue on to the

Basilica of St. Thérèse to attend Mass* in the crypt – a beautifully

adorned room of marble and mosaics. Enjoy French cuisine at a

charming local restaurant before settling into your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Sunday, May 1, 2022 Lisieux - Chartres - Nevers Travel to

Chartres and visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres (UNESCO),

a towering Gothic cathedral believed to be the home of the Virgin

Mary’s veil. After your visit to the cathedral, enjoy some free time to

explore the town on your own. Then, see the science behind the

artistry of church windows at the International Stained Glass Center,

providing insight into the techniques used for age-old cathedrals and

contemporary buildings. Your journey takes you to Nevers, the final

resting place of St. Bernadette. Displayed in a glass tomb, kneel in

prayer before the preserved saint. (B, D)

Day 6: Monday, May 2, 2022 Nevers - Paray-le-Monial - Lyon

Begin the morning on a spiritual journey with a local guide and walk

in the footsteps of St. Bernadette. A native of Lourdes, St. Bernadette

interacted with apparitions of the Virgin Mary from the age of 14.

This afternoon, arrive in Paray-le-Monial, where St. Margaret Mary

Alacoque received messages from Jesus Christ. Visit the Chapel of

the Visitation where Jesus exposed His Sacred Heart to St. Margaret.

Make your way to Lyon and experience the city’s traditional cuisine.

Enjoy dinner at a bouchon – a local restaurant that highlights why the

city is the gastronomical capital of France. (B, D)

Day 7: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Lyon Visit the Basilica of Notre-

Dame de Fourvière, a towering citadel overlooking the city of Lyon.

Then it’s your choice! Explore Old Lyon’s cobblestone streets with a

local guide -OR- make your way through the Les Halles de Lyon-

Paul Bocuse food market for tastings of local delicacies. With the

remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps you will join an optional tour

to Ars and visit the Shrine dedicated to St. Jean Marie Vianney, the

Cure of Ars and patron saint of the priesthood. (B)

Day 8: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Lyon - La Salette - Avignon Your

path continues to La Salette, where you’ll stand in awe before the

stone basilica reaching for the heavens among the surrounding

mountains. The cathedral was built to honor the site where two

French children received a vision and message from the Virgin Mary,

serving as a pilgrimage in modern day. After Mass,* enjoy time at

leisure to explore this revered area. This afternoon, travel to Avignon

(UNESCO), a fortress city along the Rhône that served as the seat of

the papacy in the 1300s. (B)

Day 9: Thursday, May 5, 2022 Avignon - Carcassonne - Lourdes

Make your way to Carcassonne (UNESCO), a storybook brought to

life replete with drawbridges, towers and cobblestone streets. Step

back to medieval times on an independent exploration of this

breathtaking city. As the afternoon sun starts to head toward the

horizon, make your way to Lourdes, a humble town that draws

visitors from every corner of the world. Nestled against the Pyrenees

Mountains, Lourdes is the site of 18 miraculous appearances by the

Virgin Mary to St. Bernadette. After dinner, join the Marian

Procession** at the Sanctuary, where verses of Ave Maria and the

Holy Rosary drift over the candle-lit crowd. (B, D)

Day 10: Friday, May 6, 2022 Lourdes After morning Mass,*

embark on a walking tour of the city with an expert guide. Recount

the life of St. Bernadette, including her birthplace and baptismal font.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore the legendary town as you wish, and

feel the town’s resilient faith and undeniable spirit. This evening,

relish in another opportunity to join the Sanctuary’s procession.

Reflect on your poignant journey and gather for a farewell dinner. (B,

L, D)

Day 11: Saturday, May 7, 2022 Lourdes - Tour Ends Depart for

home, carrying your spiritual journey within your heart. (B)

Book Now & Save $100 Per Person:

Double $3,799;

Single $4,499;

Triple $3,769

Double $3,699*

Single $4,399

Triple $3,669

For bookings made after Nov 28, 2021 call for rates.

Included in Price: Round Trip Group Transportation to New York Airport, Round Trip Air from New York, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $399 per person

* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from NYC

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)

Experience It! La Salette

The year is 1846, and the air is calm with a warm September breeze. As the afternoon is drawing to a close, two young shepherds are suddenly

struck with a vision in the hills of France. It's an ethereal woman, donning a white dress with gold and rose accents – and she has a message.

The Shrine at La Salette marks this miracle site, where the Virgin Mary spoke to Melanie and Maximin. It is believed that she spoke of the arm

of her Son, growing heavy from the loss of faith and profanity of the area. When the young children reported this news, the town quickly

sought to amend this wrong. Today, the basilica honors this apparition through its towering stone structure, standing strong among the

surrounding mountains and sprawling pastures just as Mary did that fateful afternoon.

For more information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1073471

PLEASE NOTE: Book Now rates valid until Nov 28, 2021, valid on air inclusive packages only. IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual

passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Effective immediately and until further notice, all guests will be required to bring one of the following: proof of vaccination (official vaccination certificate in paper or electronic form), proof of recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result (FDA Approved diagnostic) for a test performed 72-hours or less from the start date of the tour with you on tour to verify information you will be providing to Collette when filling out the Wellness Declaration upon arrival.

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

*Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English.

**In Lourdes, there is a candlelight procession every night at 9:00 p.m. and a procession for the sick every day at 3:00 p.m. (available only from Easter through the end of October).

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. You feel confident walking at least 30-45 minutes at a time over a variety of terrains – from cobblestone streets to easy pathways; a couple of hills or a few flights of stairs. You’re comfortable walking a few city blocks at a time, but need some time to unwind and relax.

Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.

Our air passengers will depart from Toulouse airport. All of our transfers will depart from Lourdes to Toulouse airport. Due to transfer scheduling, flights on the last day of your tour should be scheduled after 10:30 a.m.

Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

A deposit of $600 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of November 28, 2021 are based upon availability. Final payment due by February 26, 2022. Deposits are refundable up until November 28, 2021.

CST#2006766-20 UBN#601220855 Nevada Sellers of Travel Registration No. 2003-0279

For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1073471.

You can also find this information on your tour documents.