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Day 1: Saturday, October 19 • Depart USA

Depart USA for Paris, France on overnight flight.

Day 2: Sunday, October 20 • Paris | Omaha Beach | Bayeux

Upon arrival in Paris meet your European tour manager. Transfer via luxury motor coach to Omaha Beach, used by the American troops during the D-Day landings of 1944. Pay your respects to the fallen soldiers and celebrate Mass at the American Cemetery. Continue to Bayeux and check in to your hotel.

Enjoy a celebratory welcome dinner. Overnight in Bayeux.

Day 3: Monday, October 21 • Mont Saint Michel

Today enjoy an excursion to see the unique beauty of Mont Saint Michel. Perched on a rock in the Gulf of Saint Malo, it is one of the most famous abbeys in the world. During high tide, Mont Saint Michel becomes an island fortress. The causeway to the mainland is only accessible during low tide.

Celebrate Mass at the Abbey of Mont St. Michel. Return to Bayeux for overnight.

Day 4: Tuesday, October 22 • Lisieux | Bayeux

This morning, visit Lisieux, the home of St. Therese whom Pope Pius X called, “the greatest Saint of modern times.” Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Lisieux. St. Therese was born on January 2, 1873 and became a Carmelite nun at the age of 15. Her extraordinary love for God and service to humanity come to life as you visit the Cathedral of St Peter, and Les Buissonets, her family home. On display are relics, clothing, and personal objects belonging to the "Little Flower." View the statue depicting the Virgin Mary who smiled at St Therese during an ecstasy before curing her illness. Combine your prayers in the

Carmel Chapel with those of the Carmelite sisters, just as St Therese did before her death in 1897. Return to Bayeux for dinner on own and overnight.

Day 5: Wednesday, October 23 • Chartres | Notre Dame | PariS

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for Paris. Along the way, stop in Chartres to celebrate Mass at Cathédrale Notre-Dame followed by a tour. Then, continue to Paris, the "City of Light". Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Paris.

Day 6: Thursday, October 24 • Paris City Tour | Sacre Coeur

Today, the color and excitement of Paris will come to life during a half-day guided city tour. See the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opera House and the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame. At the end of the tour, walk up the steps or take the funicular to the Sacre Coeur and celebrate Mass. Located in the heart of the artist’s quarter, there has been perpetual adoration at this basilica since 1885. From the gallery of the dome there is an incomparable panorama of the whole metropolitan area. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore and enjoy Paris on your own. Optional Excursion: Enjoy the beauty of the “City of Lights” aboard a Siene River cruise (additional cost). Overnight in Paris.

Day 7: Friday, October 25 • Versailles | Miraculous Medal

Depart Paris for Versailles. Tour the opulent and breathtaking Palace of Versailles built in the 17th century by the "Sun King", Louis XIV which took 50 years to complete. Leisure time in Versailles to explore the magnificent grounds and gardens. Return to Paris to celebrate Mass at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal. View the incorrupt body of St Catherine Laboure whose guardian angel led her to the chapel where the Blessed Virgin displayed a vision of the miraculous medal and later the green scapular. The Virgin promised bountiful graces for all who wore these. Overnight in Paris.

Day 8: Saturday, October 26 • Louvre Museum

This morning, celebrate Mass at St. Vincent de Paul followed by a tour. Then, have the opportunity to visit the Louvre Museum. During a guided tour you will get an impression of one of the world’s greatest museums. Afterwards, enjoy the remainder of the day on your own for last minute shopping and exploration.

Farewell Dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 9: Sunday, October 27 • Return to USA

Depart to Paris airport for return flight home or continue on the extension to Lourdes.

Optional Lourdes ExTENSION: October 27-30

If interested in continuing to Lourdes, depart Sunday morning via the TGV bullet train to Lourdes, famous for its places associated with the life of St. Bernadette. These three days will include the opportunity to celebrate Mass at the Grotto, visit where St Bernadette was born, participate in the evening candle light processions, drink water from the miraculous spring or submerge yourself in the healing baths and pray in this famous Marian shrine. Breakfast will be included

each morning along with two group dinners. You will transfer to Toulouse airport on the morning of Wednesday, October 30 for your return flight home.

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= COntinental Breakfast | = Dinner

*Itinerary and all mass locations are tentative and subject to change.