Marian Shrines of France and San Sebastian de Garabandal Pilgrimage | Sept. 17, 2025
Join Diane Bertrand for Marian Shrines of France and San Sebastian de Garabandal starting at $6,640* on September 17, 2025. You will see Lourdes, San Sebastian de Garabandal, Avignon, Rhone River, Paray le Monial, Chapel of St. Marguerite, Nevers, Charters, Lisieux, Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres, Lisieux, Mont Saint Michel, Paris, Shrine of St. Catherine Laboure, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and much more!
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What's Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- First Class Hotels
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- International Airfare
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Guided Tours
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- Administrative Fee
- Select Meals on Itinerary
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 September 17 - Depart Trinidad /Arrive in Miami
Fly from Trinidad today and overnight in Miami.
Day 2 September 18 - Depart the USA
Fly from the USA today and begin the journey to Spain.
Day 3 September 19 – Arrive in Madrid/ Drive to San Sebastian de Garabandal
Upon arrival in Madrid, we will meet our tour escort and transfer to your hotel in San Sebastian de Garabandal. Overnight in San Sebastian de Garabandal Meals: Dinner Overnight in Lourdes Mass Location: The Grotto Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4 September 20 – San Sebastian de Garanbandal
Today we visit the sites of the apparitions of Saint Michael the Archangel and the Blessed Mother. From 1961-1965 four young girls in this small village were visited by Saint Michael and the Virgin Mary who called for a conversion of the heart. We will also visit the local Parish Church and the Chapel dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. Overnight in San Sebastian de Garabandal Mass Location: Parish Church Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight in Lourdes Mass Location: The Grotto Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 September 21 – Drive to Lourdes
Drive to Lourdes; check in to your hotel this afternoon. In the evening, we join the Candle Light Marian Procession. Overnight in Lourdes Mass Location: The Grotto Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight in Paray le Monial Mass Location: TBA Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6 September 22 – Lourdes
This day is spent in devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes. We celebrate Mass at the Grotto, with a morning orientation visit to the Shrine and a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting Boly Mill, where St. Bernadette was born, the Cachot, formerly used as a jail where she lived during the apparitions, and the parish church. This afternoon is free for private devotions, Eucharistic Procession, the Blessing of the Sick, or the legendary, healing waters of the miraculous Lourdes spring. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. In the evening, we can once again join the Candle Light Marian Procession. Overnight in Lourdes Mass Location: The Grotto Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7 September 23 – Avignon/Paray Le Monial
This morning, we visit Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and other famous sites before departing and making our drive along the Rhone River to the beautiful Paray le Monial. On arrival, we celebrate Mass and continue to our hotel for dinner and our overnight stay. Overnight in Paray le Monial Mass Location: TBA Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8 September 24 –Paray Le Monial/Nevers
This morning, we celebrate Mass at the Chapel of St. Marguerite. This is the site of the apparitions of Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673. It was here that she received the 12 promises to increase her devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Following some free time, we depart and travel north to Nevers for dinner and our overnight stay. Overnight in Nevers Mass Location: Mass at the Chapel of St. Marguerite Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9 September 25 – Nevers/Chartres/Lisieux
St. Bernadette of Lourdes spent the last 13 years of her life here, and we view her incorrupt body in the Convent of St. Gildard. We celebrate Mass here. Afterward, we view the Palais Ducal and visit the local museum. From here, we travel to Chartres to visit the iconic Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres. This Cathedral is not only one of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture but also is almost perfectly preserved in its original design and detail. We then continue to Paris for dinner and our overnight stay. Overnight in Paris Mass Location: Mass at the Convent of St. Gildard Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10 September 26 – Lisieux / Mont Saint Michel / Lisieux
Travel to the Monastery of Le Mont St. Michele, also known as “The Wonder of the Western World”. This magnificent Monastery is surrounded by a bay that is one of the greatest tidal ranges in Europe, resulting in a breathtaking view. Visit Lisieux, the home of St. Therese the Little Flower, where we celebrate Mass in the village convent. We also visit the Basilica dedicated to St. Therese. The Basilica is the objective for pilgrims from the world over who come to kneel in solemn prayer to St. Therese. Here, we visit Les Buissonnets, where St. Therese lived as a child. Afterward, we return to the “City of Lights,” Paris, for our overnight stay. Overnight in Paris Mass Location: TBA Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11 September 27 - Paris
This morning, following Mass at the Miraculous Medal Shrine of St. Catherine Laboure, we tour the sites of Paris, including a visit to the most enduring symbol of the French capital, the Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cité. While here, we also make a stop at the Holy Chapel, which is believed to hold relics, including nails and pieces of wood from the Cross of Calvary. As part of our tour, we pass the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and travel down the famous Champs-Elysees. This evening, you will enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine and marvel at Paris lit up in lights as you sail. Overnight in Paris Mass Location: Miraculous Medal Shrine Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 September 28 – Return to the USA
Return to the USA and overnight in Miami.
Day 13 September 29 – Return to Trinidad
Return to Trinidad.
Departure Dates
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025From $6640