Holy Cross Institute France – June 2026

Holy Cross Pilgrimage to France

Trip Date:
Jun 6, 2026
- Jun 14, 2026
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $3
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Holy Cross Institute
or call us at (574) 383-9396

Trip Overview

Join the Holy Cross Institute and Verso Ministries on a specialized Holy Cross journey to France. Pilgrims will encounter the origins of the Congregation of Holy Cross, learn about the life and ministry of Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, and explore the culture and history of the French Church.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed professional guide for the duration of the pilgrimage
  • Transportation on private motorcoach
  • Accommodations in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary, including wine at dinners
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim (for groups of 20+)
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow-up materials
  • Promotional kit and pilgrim registration support
  • Pack & Prep Meeting for all pilgrims to review itinerary, activities, logistical arrangements, and spiritual preparations

Itinerary

June 6, 2026
  • Depart the U.S. and begin your pilgrimage journey (on your own)
June 7, 2026
  • Arrive to Paris and transfer to hotel
  • Welcome Mass in local Church
  • Dinner in local restaurant or on the Seine River
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur Hotel or similar

Meals included: Dinner

June 8, 2026
  • Visit St. Vincent de Paul Chapel and Miraculous Medal Chapel with Mass
  • Group lunch in local restaurant
  • Afternoon visit to Sacre Coeur (funicular ride included) with extended time for adoration and Vespers
  • Free evening to explore the city on your own and dinner
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

June 9, 2026
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Celebrate Mass at a local church
  • Morning tour of Sainte Chapelle and Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Afternoon visit to Ensemble Scolaire
  • Saint-Michel de Picpus
  • Free evening to explore the city on your own and dinner
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
June 10, 2026
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning transfer to Le Mans, with en route stop at Chartres
  • Mass at Chartres Cathedral, followed by a tour
  • Stop at Ruille-sur-Loir, where the Brothers of St Joseph began
  • Continue to Le Mans
  • Check-in and dinner at hotel
  • Overnight in Le Mans

Accommodations: ibis Styles Le Mans or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Chartres Cathedral, France
June 11, 2026
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit the Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau and pray at the tomb of Blessed Basil Moreau, including Mass
  • Visit the Solitude of the Savior, including a small museum with Holy Cross history and relics of Fr. Moreau
  • Free evening to enjoy dinner and explore the city on your own
  • Overnight in Le Mans

Accommodations: ibis Styles Le Mans or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

June 12, 2026
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Laigne-en-Belin, the hometown of Blessed Basil Moreau, with Mass (pending availability)
  • Visit Ahuille, the hometown of Fr. Edward Sorin
  • After free time for lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the Old City of Le Mans, including the Cathedral of St Julien
  • Overnight in Le Mans

Accommodations: ibis Styles Le Mans or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

June 13, 2026
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Depart for Paris, stopping en route to visit the Abbey of La Grande Trappe
  • Tour of the Abbey and celebrate Mass
  • Arrive in Paris and check-in to hotel
  • Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

June 14, 2026
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to the airport and depart Paris on your return journey home (on your own)

Pricing

Package Cost
$3

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$1,242 / person
Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration*
Pre-paid gratuities
TBD

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare. The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

*Travel protection is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (Groups of 30+ pilgrims get dedicated director)
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Roundtrip airfare (optional add on for groups of 10+)
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals (optional add on)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on the itinerary, as well as beverages at meals (other than wine at dinners)
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included
  • Deposit due upon registration: $500 per person
  • 120 days prior to departure: Final balance

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims and fees will be charged per person per booking.

Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.

  • Within two weeks of deposit: free cancellation*
  • 14 days after deposit & 91 days or more from departure: deposit is retained
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of trip cost is non-refundable

*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.

**Any cancellation charges incurred from other supplies or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, etc.) will come in addition to the administrative fees listed within this contract. Cancellation fees will be charged per person, per booking. Cancellation fees apply to individual pilgrims who cancel their booking or organizing groups if the original number of pilgrims is reduced and the group size is altered.

Arriving early or staying late? Pre-stay and post-stay options

 

Want to arrive or depart outside of the designated times?

  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times, private transfers (fee applies) can be arranged on your behalf. Airport transfers outside of the designated arrival/departure times are not included in the package pricing.
  • Need to book a private transfer? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I contact for more information?

Our team is eager to help and is available 9am-5pm EST by phone at 574-383-9396 or by email at hello@versoministries.com
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Why should I travel with Verso Ministries?

At Verso, we believe in crafting pilgrimages that offer you a view of God’s world and his work in it that you can’t get anywhere else.    We believe that everything – from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims – shape the ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all.  We believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, but it’s how you prepare – from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. We shepherd you through the entire process so you can achieve the most transformative experience possible.  We’re not just travel experts; we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.
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What is my Pilgrim Portal?

Your Pilgrim Portal is how you will securely share the information we need for your trip. We collect all this information through your “tasks” in your Pilgrim Portal. After booking, you will receive access to your portal and can log in at the link at the top of this page.
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Resources

Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

5 Parisian Street Foods You Need to Try

A diverse crowd of pilgrims at World Youth Day

A Shared Journey: How Pilgrimage Encourages Diversity and Unity

A basillica that is home to one of the many saints of France.

Finding the Saints of France

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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