Proposed Pilgrimage Itinerary *
Day 1 - Tuesday, 10th June 2025: Dublin to Paris
Depart in the morning from Dublin Airport for your flight to Paris. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and
transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Paris, including stops at the Trocadero
for views of the Eiffel Tower and visits to Les Invalides and the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on Rue du Bac, where St.
Catherine Labour� had her visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Celebrate Holy Mass at the Shrine of St. Vincent de Paul.
Return to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay in Paris.
Day 2 - Wednesday, 11th June 2025: Exploring Paris
After breakfast, continue your tour of Paris, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, Champs �lys�es, and
other highlights. In the afternoon, head to Montmartre to visit the Sacr�-C�ur Basilica. Celebrate Holy Mass at Sacr�C�ur, a basilica dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Afterward, explore the Montmartre area and optionally ascend
to the dome for panoramic views of Paris. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Paris.
Day 3 - Thursday, 12th June 2025: Paris to Lisieux
After breakfast, depart Paris and travel to Lisieux, the home of St. Th�r�se. Upon arrival, visit Les Buissonnets, where St.
Th�r�se spent her childhood, and the Basilica of St. Th�r�se, one of the largest basilicas in France, built in her honor.
Celebrate Holy Mass at the Basilica. In the afternoon, visit the Carmelite Convent where St. Th�r�se lived and the chapel
where she is buried. The focus of this day will be reflecting on her life as we mark the centenary of her canonization. End
the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Lisieux.
Day 4 - Friday, 13th June 2025: Celebrating the Centenary of St. Th�r�se's Canonization
Begin the day with morning Holy Mass at the Basilica of St. Th�r�se, part of the celebrations for the centenary of her
canonization. Spend the rest of the day following in her footsteps, visiting key locations such as the St. Th�r�se Museum
and other significant places that played a role in her spiritual journey. Participate in spiritual activities and take time for
personal prayer. Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Lisieux.
Day 5 - Saturday, 14th June 2025: Rouen & St. Joan of Arc
After breakfast, depart from Lisieux for a day trip to Rouen, known for its connection to St. Joan of Arc. Upon arrival,
visit the Historial Jeanne d'Arc, a museum dedicated to her life and trial. You will also visit the Church of St. Joan of Arc,
which stands on the site where she was martyred. The modern church, built in her honour, features stunning stained
glass windows salvaged from a previous church destroyed during World War II.
Continue to the Rouen Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and see the Gros-Horloge, the city's iconic
astronomical clock. Afterward, enjoy some free time for lunch and exploration in the historic old town, filled with halftimbered houses and charming streets. In the afternoon, celebrate Holy Mass at a local church in Rouen before returning
to Lisieux for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 6 - Sunday, 15th June 2025: Honfleur & Depart
Morning Mass in Lisieux before continuing to Honfleur a city in northern France's Normandy region. It's on the estuary
where the Seine River meets the English Channel. The Vieux-Bassin (old harbour), lined with 16th- to 18th-century
townhouses, has been a subject for artists including Claude Monet and native son Eug�ne Boudin. Nearby is 15th-century
St. Catherine's Church, a vaulted timber structure erected by shipbuilders, Free time in this lovely fishing town with
lovely walks along the harbour. Mid-afternoon depart for Beauvais airport for Ryanair flight FR29 to Dublin departing at
19 :20hrs and arriving in Dublin at 19:55hrs
*It is our intention to follow the itinerary as outlined above, however due to many factors like local holidays, traffic or weather conditions it may be necessary to make changes to the order of events or even the cancelation of certain events.
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