Shrines of France
Eight days in Lourdes, Paray-le-Monial, Ars, Paris and Lisieux, with Fr. Noel Ancheta and Mass along the way.
Your chaplain
Fr. Noel Ancheta
St. Pius X Catholic Church
Fr. Noel Ancheta was named administrator of St. Pius X Parish in Moab, Utah, in 2023.
He travels with us for the whole pilgrimage, offering daily Mass, confession and the sacraments.
“Behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.”
Luke 1:48
Our Lady’s words in the Magnificat. We spend three nights in Lourdes, praying at the Grotto, joining the candlelight and Eucharistic processions, and attending the International Mass in the Basilica of St. Pius X.
The Grotto of Massabielle · Lourdes
France, April 19 to 26, 2027
Eight days, six nights in Lourdes, Lyon and Paris, with Bartrès, Paray-le-Monial, Ars and Lisieux along the way.
Departure
Today our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States on an overnight flight(s) to Lourdes.
Arrival in Lourdes
Morning arrival into Lourdes. This afternoon, we will visit the Grotto of Massabielle where the healing waters flow. Evening candlelight procession.
Basilica of St. Pius X
We’ll attend the International Mass concelebrated by our spiritual director in the underground Basilica of St. Pius X. After Mass, we’ll have a guided tour of St. Bernadette’s home, the basilica, and her environs that will give us a deeper understanding of St. Bernadette’s life and her relationship with Mary, the Immaculate. This afternoon we walk and pray in the Eucharistic Procession.
Bartrès & Lourdes
This morning, Mass at the shrine and an excursion to Bartrès and the pilgrim’s path to Compostela, part of the Way of St. James. Afternoon at leisure in Lourdes. This evening, we attend the candlelight procession one last time in honor of the Blessed Mother: “Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.”
Paray-le-Monial, Ars & Lyon
Following morning Mass, we bid farewell to Our Lady, but with the consolation that she’s always with us as we continue our pilgrim way, for no pilgrim ever leaves Lourdes untouched by Mary. We’re off to Lyon, where we will visit the shrines of Paray-le-Monial and Ars. Our spiritual director will celebrate Mass for us in the Chapel of the Visitation where Jesus exposed His Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque during a number of apparitions.
Paris
Today we depart for Paris. Upon arrival into Paris, our tour escort will give us an overview of this City of Light, where we’ll see the Champs-Élysées, the Seine River, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower. Before checking into the hotel, we will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue du Bac. Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Labouré and asked her to have a medal made with the inscription, “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”
Lisieux
After breakfast, we will travel northwest for an excursion to Lisieux. We’ll visit the home and Carmelite Monastery of St. Thérèse, the “Little Flower.” Our spiritual director will celebrate Mass for us at the Basilica of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. We return to Paris in the afternoon to visit the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. Tonight we gather for our farewell dinner.
Return home
With a deeper love for Mary, gratitude to God and wonderful memories of our pilgrimage, we’ll board our plane for our flight home.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels in France
Four-star hotels throughout: three nights in Lourdes, one in Lyon and two in Paris. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if a hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of January 19, 2027, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
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Lourdes, Paris and Lisieux
April 19 to 26, 2027, with St. Pius X Catholic Church and Fr. Noel Ancheta. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
This is an active program that covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. You should be able to walk 3 to 4 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces, stairs, cobblestones and some slopes. April 23 is a long coach day from Lourdes to Paray-le-Monial, Ars and Lyon, and April 24 continues by coach to Paris.
April in France is cool and changeable. Expect mild afternoons, chilly evenings and rain on some days, especially in Lourdes at the foot of the Pyrenees. Bring layers, a rain jacket or umbrella, something warm for the evening processions and comfortable walking shoes.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date, and passport cards are not accepted for international travel. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure. Entry rules for Europe can change, so we will let you know before departure if anything new applies to your trip.
Rates are per person based on two pilgrims sharing a room. Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you are travelling alone we will try to match you with a roommate of the same gender; if we cannot, the single room supplement applies.
Yes. The price includes group airfare; if you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $1,000. Tell us at registration so we can line your arrival up with the group’s in Lourdes on April 20 and its departure from Paris on April 26.
Final payment is due on January 19, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.