Wine, cathedrals and the art of the good life
A pilgrimage across France's living centres of faith, from the reborn Notre-Dame de Paris and the Sacré-Cœur of Montmartre to the great Gothic cathedral of Chartres, the shrine of Saint Thérèse at Lisieux and the Marian sanctuary of Lourdes. The route joins prayer, Mass and quiet reflection with some of the finest sacred architecture in Europe.
A suggested flow for Sacred France, Shrines and Cathedrals. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Paris. Arrival and welcome; transfer to your hotel and an evening orientation of the French capital. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Paris. The reopened Notre-Dame de Paris on the Île de la Cité and the Sainte-Chapelle, followed by the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur atop Montmartre. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Chartres. The UNESCO-listed Chartres Cathedral, a high point of French Gothic art, celebrated for its stained glass and its labyrinth. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Lisieux. Travel to Normandy and the Basilica of Saint Thérèse at Lisieux, one of the largest pilgrimage churches built in the 20th century. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Mont-Saint-Michel. The abbey and bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Benedictine sanctuary dedicated to the archangel Saint Michael. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
Today brings you to Lourdes. Fly south to Lourdes and settle into the town at the foot of the Pyrenees, with an evening candlelight rosary procession at the Sanctuary. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
Today brings you to Lourdes. The Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and the Rosary Basilica, with time for the baths and quiet prayer. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
Today brings you to Lourdes. A morning Mass at the Sanctuary and free time before a farewell gathering in Lourdes. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
A final day around Lourdes. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
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