Shrines of France with the North Snohomish Parish Community
Eleven days from Normandy to the Pyrenees, by way of Lisieux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Chartres, Paris, Nevers, Ars and Lourdes, with Rev. Peter Mactutis and Mass each day.
Your chaplain
Rev. Peter Mactutis
Archdiocese of Seattle
“I do not promise to make you happy in this world, but in the next.”
Our Lady to St. Bernadette, Lourdes, February 18, 1858
Our pilgrimage ends with two nights in Lourdes, with Mass at the Grotto, the candlelight procession and the Eucharistic Procession. Along the way we pray with St. Thérèse at Lisieux, St. Catherine Labouré at the Rue du Bac, St. Bernadette at Nevers and St. John Vianney at Ars.
The Grotto of Massabielle · Lourdes
France, May 17 to 27, 2027
Eleven days, nine nights in Lisieux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Paris, Paray-le-Monial and Lourdes, with Rouen, Omaha Beach, Chartres, Nevers and Ars along the way, and Mass each day.
Begins in Paris and ends in Lourdes
OvernightVisit
Nights: 2 Lisieux, 1 Mont-Saint-Michel, 3 Paris, 1 Paray-le-Monial, 2 Lourdes.
Departure
Today our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States on an overnight flight to Paris.
Arrival in Paris, Rouen & Lisieux
Upon landing in Paris, we will collect our bags then meet our Canterbury tour manager and bus driver at the airport. We will board our bus and transfer to Rouen to visit the place where Joan of Arc was imprisoned, tried, and burned on the market square. If time allows, we will visit the Joan of Arc Museum containing a series of life-size wax re-creations depicting important moments in Joan’s life. We will see the white cross on the market square established on the place where she was burned. Next, we continue on to Lisieux. Welcome dinner.
Omaha Beach & Lisieux
After breakfast, we continue to Normandy to see Omaha Beach, where Allied troops stormed ashore to launch the D-Day invasion. We will have a break for lunch before returning to Lisieux. We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Thérèse and then visit the home and Carmelite Monastery of St. Thérèse, the “Little Flower.”
Mont-Saint-Michel
Today we will visit Mont-Saint-Michel, perched on a rocky island in the Gulf of Saint-Malo. Before exploring the commune and its Abbey, we will celebrate Mass in a local chapel.
Chartres & Paris
After breakfast, we will board our bus and head to Chartres. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass at the magnificent 13th-century Gothic Chartres Cathedral. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some time at leisure to visit Chartres on your own before continuing to Paris. On arrival into Paris, we will have a sightseeing tour with an overview of the city, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.
Paris, Rue du Bac & Saint-Sulpice
Today we will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue du Bac and celebrate Mass. 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.” Next, we’ll visit Église Saint-Sulpice, the Shrine of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene.
Paris, Sacré-Cœur & Notre-Dame
Following breakfast, we will celebrate Mass in the Romanesque and Byzantine Sacré-Cœur on Montmartre Hill. We’ll also visit the famous Notre-Dame de Paris, with its Gallery of the Kings, its many chapels, and the Rose Window. This afternoon, we will visit Sainte-Chapelle and the Louvre Museum.
Nevers & Paray-le-Monial
Morning departure for Nevers, France. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass and visit the Convent of St. Gildard. Afterward, explore the town before journeying south to Paray-le-Monial to visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Ars & Lourdes
After breakfast, we will continue to Ars, home of the Basilica of St. John Vianney. We will celebrate Mass here before spending time in prayer before the incorrupt body of the saint. Next, we will head to Lyon and board a flight to Toulouse. This afternoon, we will drive to Lourdes and have time at leisure to visit the Grotto of Massabielle. We will take part in an evening candlelight procession.
Lourdes
Today, we begin with a celebration of Mass at the grotto. After Mass, we will have a guided tour of St. Bernadette’s home and the basilicas, gaining a deeper understanding of her life and relationship with Mary. This afternoon is free for adoration, personal prayer, or shopping. We will gather this evening for a Eucharistic Procession. Farewell dinner.
Return home
With a deeper love for Mary, gratitude to God, and wonderful memories of our pilgrimage, we will transfer to the airport and board our flight(s) home.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels in France
Four-star hotels throughout: two nights in Lisieux, one at Mont-Saint-Michel, three in Paris, one in Paray-le-Monial and two in Lourdes. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if a hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
“I have been on 3 Canterbury pilgrimages. Each one has been beautifully arranged and managed from start to finish.”
“Everything was on time and well done, from the hotels to the food, to the places we visited, everything went off without a hitch.”
“Also really grateful for your detailed care for my vegetarian needs by informing ahead of time at each place we stayed.”
Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
It is a touring pilgrimage by motorcoach, with a flight from Lyon to Toulouse and long coach days from Paris to Paray-le-Monial and from Ars to Lourdes. Expect about 2 to 3 miles of walking on a typical day. Days usually start around 7am and end back at the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. Mont-Saint-Michel is a steep climb on stone steps to the abbey, and Paris has some cobblestones and stairs.
You can have a room to yourself, with a single room supplement of $995, or share a room with two beds with another pilgrim. If you would like to share, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. If we cannot find a match by February 16, 2027, the single room supplement applies. Couples, families, friends and singles are all welcome, and plenty of pilgrims come on their own.
Lunches, donations at Masses, souvenirs and laundry, and the cost of a passport if you need one. A typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Tips for your tour manager, local guides and driver: the recommended amounts are in your final travel documents. Travel insurance if you choose it, and a 3% fee if you pay by card. Abroad, we recommend paying for most things by credit card, which is accepted almost everywhere and comes with protection that cash does not; bring a couple hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency (euros in France), choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
Cancel in writing. Up to February 16, 2027 (90 days before departure), everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date, the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
Rev. Peter Mactutis of the Archdiocese of Seattle leads the group from the North Snohomish Parish Community.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare from Seattle (SEA). Flying from another city? We can arrange air from your airport; call or email us for a quote. You may also book your own flights for $1,000 less.
$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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ACH bank transfer
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Cash, money order or cashier’s check
Protect your pilgrimage
Your pilgrimage is paid for long before you leave. After you reserve, your booking confirmation email has our Allianz Travel Insurance plans and a link to buy one directly. Classic is the plan we recommend for most pilgrims.
- Covers your trip cost. Classic reimburses 100% of the trip cost you insured if you cancel for a covered reason, and adds emergency medical care and baggage cover.
- Buy within 14 days of your first deposit to keep Cancel Anytime and pre-existing condition cover. The plans stay available until departure.
- Buy it from your confirmation email. Prefer to add it by phone? Call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
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 2 to 3 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces, stairs, cobblestones and some slopes. Mont-Saint-Michel is a steep climb on stone steps to the abbey, and there are long coach days from Paris to Paray-le-Monial and from Ars to Lourdes by way of a flight from Lyon to Toulouse.
Late May is usually mild across France, with cool mornings and warmer afternoons. Normandy can be breezy and showery and Lourdes sees rain often, so bring a light rain jacket or umbrella, layers 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 have one bed or 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. Send us your flight details once booked, so we can line your arrival up with the group’s in Paris on May 18. The group flies home from France on May 27. Group air from other airports can be arranged; call or email us for a quote.
Final payment is due on February 16, 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.
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.
Lisieux, Paris, Ars and Lourdes
May 17 to 27, 2027, with the North Snohomish Parish Community and Rev. Peter Mactutis. 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.