Paris - The City of LightThose who have worn it with faith have received numerous graces of conversion, protection and healing.Saint Catherine died at the age of 76 and now lies under the very same spot Our Lady appeared to her, incorrupt.On 27 Nov 1830, the Immaculate Virgin appeared to Catherine Laboure, Daughter of Charity, and entrusted to her the mission of having a medal struckThe Chapel of Miraculous Medal - Rue du BacThe Rue Du Back is a small chapel right in the heart of Paris.Catherine was born in Fain-les-Moutiers, France on 2nd May, 1806, and in the year 1830 Catherine became a seminary sister with the Sisters of Charity in Paris.It was here on Saturday November 27 1830, the Immaculate Virgin appeared to Catherine Laboure, Daughter of Charity, and entrusted to her the mission of having a medal struck.“Have a medal struck according to this model; those who wear it with faith will receive graces”, The Virgin told herOur Lady of LourdesSituated in the foothills of the French Pyrenees is the serene and beautiful town of Lourdes, where the Blessed Virgin chose to reveal herself to the poorest of peasant girls, Bernadette Soubirous, saying,NeversThe Chaple of St GildardOn our 6 day pilgrimage, we leave Lourdes to follow in the footsteps of Saint Bernadette.In June 1866, when Bernadette was age 17, she left Lourdes forever to go and join the Convent of St Gildard in Nevers, taking her perpetual vows in 1878. She died in 1879 at the age of 36 after long and painful sufferings which bore herwillingly, even with joy.

6 -Day Lourdes - Nevers - Paris ( optional London)
   

Pilgrimage by Coach

Day 1: [London - Lourdes]

Depart 12:00 Noon from Westminster Cathedral. Ferry crossing Dover-Calais. Overnight travel to Lourdes.

Day 2: [Full day in Lourdes]

Morning arrival in Lourdes. Hotel check in mid-day, beginning our stay with lunch & dinner.
Day 3: [Full day in Lourdes]

Detailed religious program will be advised. Optional excursions to Spain, Gavarnie or Bartres. (Full Board)
Day 4: [Lourdes - Nevers]

Our final day in Lourdes and you have a free afternoon for your personal farewell to Our Lady. After your evening meal, we leave Lourdes and travel overnight to Never, arriving early morning. (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 5: [Nevers - Paris]

Mass at the chapel where the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette lies. After visiting the Convent of St. Gildard, we head towards Paris, arriving late afternoon. (Breakfast & Dinner). That evening is free for you to explore Paris, the city of light.

Day 6: [Paris - London]

After breakfast we will visit the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue Du Bac and Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel. After a sightseeing tour of Paris we leave for London around mid-day and arriving back to Westminster Cathedral early evening.