DAILY ITINERARY
Lourdes - Rocamadour - Nevers - Chartres - Paris
Day 1 - Departure
Your adventure kicks off as you board your international flight to Toulouse, France!
Day 2 - Toulouse to Lourdes
Upon your arrival at Toulouse Airport, you’ll board a coach for a scenic drive to Lourdes, which takes about 2.5 hours. After checking into your hotel, you’ll have the opportunity to join the Opening Mass at the Sanctuary. In the evening, don’t miss the candlelight rosary procession—a deeply moving experience filled with shared devotion.
Day 3 - Lourdes: Sanctuary and Healing Waters
Start your day by visiting the Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and the childhood home of St. Bernadette. You'll celebrate Mass at the Grotto, setting a spiritual tone for the day. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit the healing baths, partake in confession, or take some time for quiet reflection. The evening features Adoration or a catechesis session.
Day 4 – Lourdes: Stations of the Cross and Procession
Make your way through the Stations of the Cross along a youth-friendly path that invites spiritual engagement. Participate in the Eucharistic Procession at the Sanctuary, followed by Mass and a spiritual reflection workshop crafted specifically for young pilgrims.
Day 5 – Lourdes to Rocamadour
Travel by coach to Rocamadour, a journey that lasts about 4.5 hours. When you arrive, visit the Sanctuary of the Black Madonna and ascend the renowned Grand Staircase, just as countless pilgrims have for centuries. After celebrating Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady, come together in the evening for group sharing and prayer.
Day 6 – Rocamadour to Nevers
Today, we set off for Nevers, a journey of approximately six hours by coach. After checking into our accommodation, we will visit the Convent of St. Gildard, where St. Bernadette's incorrupt body rests. We’ll have the opportunity to celebrate Mass at her tomb, taking a moment to reflect on her profound life and enduring legacy.
Day 7 – Nevers
Our morning begins with prayer, followed by a guided tour of Espace Bernadette. The remainder of the morning is dedicated to personal prayer, journaling, and quiet contemplation. In the afternoon, we will celebrate Mass and engage in a youth group session centered around the theme, “Faith Beyond Miracles.”
Day 8 – Nevers, Chartres, & Paris
We’ll depart Nevers in the morning, making a stop in Chartres to explore the breathtaking Cathedral of Our Lady. While there, we’ll have the chance to visit the crypt and view the revered Veil of the Virgin Mary. We’ll celebrate Mass in one of the side chapels before continuing our journey to Paris, which takes about an hour and a half. After checking into our hotel, you can enjoy a free evening or join together for group prayer.
Day 9 – Paris
Our day starts with a visit to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Rue du Bac, where we’ll gather for pilgrimage prayer and Mass. In the afternoon, there will be optional visits to other significant spiritual landmarks, such as Sacré-Cœur, the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral, or the Church of St. Vincent de Paul. In the evening, we’ll come together for a final celebration featuring group sharing, Adoration, and a time of Thanksgiving prayer.
Day 10 – Departure
We’ll transfer to either Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) Airport for our return flight home.