Fr. Eric Augenstein France – October 2025

Pilgrimage to France

Trip Date:
Oct 1, 2025
- Oct 10, 2025
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $4,298
Deposit $1,000
Hosted by
Fr. Eric Augenstein

Trip Overview

Join Fr. Eric Augenstein and Verso Ministries on a hand-crafted pilgrimage to France where you will encounter the sites that shaped Catholic Indiana. Encounter the birthplace and first convent of St. Mother Theodore Guerin in Ruille-sur-Loir and Estables-sur-Mer. Pray in Saint-Sulpice where the first bishop of the what is now the Archdiocese of Indianapolis was ordained. Discover Le Mans, where Bl. Basil Moreau founded the Congregation of Holy Cross. Experience the fullness of French culture, cuisine, and faith and return home refreshed and inspired by Indiana’s Catholic roots and all that France has to offer.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed tour guide(s)
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Audio headsets
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
  • Standard accommodations
  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Opportunity for Daily Mass

Itinerary

October 1, 2025
  • Depart U.S. (flights not included in the package)
October 2, 2025
  • Arrive Charles De Gaulle Airport and transfer to hotel
  • Welcome Mass in local Church and
  • Dinner in local restaurant
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Hotel Ibis Style Opera or similar

Meals included: Dinner

October 3, 2025
  • Morning transfer to Le Mans with enroute stop at Chartres
  • Tour Chartes with Mass
  • Continue to Le Mans
  • Hotel check-in
  • Overnight in Le Mans

Accommodations: Hotel Ibis Le Mans Centre or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

October 4, 2025
  • Tour of Le Mans, birthplace of the Congregation of the Holy Cross including Plantagenet City and the Cathedral of St. Julien
    Mass at Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix Church, home to the International Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau
  • Overnight in Le Mans

Accommodations: Hotel Ibis Le Mans Centre or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

October 5, 2025
  • Visit to Ruillé-sur-Mer to visit the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence with Mass
  • Continue to Rennes
  • Tour Rennes with Mass at the Church of St Germain where Bishop Brute was baptized, and visit to the school where
    Theodore Guerin taught.
  • Hotel check-in and dinner
  • Overnight in Rennes

Accommodations: Hotel Ibis Styles Rennes Centre Gare Nord or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

October 6, 2025
  • Day trip to Estables sur Mer, the hometown of St. Theodore Guerin with Mass
  • Stop in Saint Pern, to visit the Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Poor and tomb of St. Jeanne Jugan.
  • Overnight in Rennes

Accommodations: Hotel Ibis Styles Rennes Centre Gare Nord or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

October 7, 2025
  • Tour of Rennes Parliament building and Mass in local church
  • Free time to explore Rennes
  • Overnight in Rennes

Accommodations: Hotel Ibis Styles Rennes Centre Gare Nord or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

October 8, 2025
  • Morning transfer to Paris
  • Visit St. Vincent de Paul Chapel and Miraculous Medal Chapel with Mass (pending availability)
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Hotel Ibis Style Opera or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

October 9, 2025
  • Celebrate Mass at Saint Sulpice Church where Bishop Brute was ordained a priest
  • Tour Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame
  • Free afternoon for exploring and lunch on own
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Hotel Ibis Style Opera or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

October 10, 2025
  • Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

  • Paris: Hotel Ibis Style Opera or similar
  • Le Mans: Hotel Ibis Le Mans Centre or similar
  • Rennes: Hotel Ibis Styles Rennes Centre Gare Nord or similar

Pricing

Package Cost
$4,298

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$1,191 /person
Travel protection
Quote available upon registration*

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

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

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

Led by

Chaplain
Fr. Eric Augenstein
Indianapolis, IN
Father Eric Augenstein, “Fr. Eric,” currently shepherds the community of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Church in Indianapolis as pastor, and is also Director of Seminarians for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. A seasoned pilgrimage chaplain, he has accompanied groups to Oberammergau, Italy, Greece, the Holy Land, Poland, and three World Youth Days (Rio de Janeiro, Krakow, and Panama City). Fr. Eric was ordained a priest in 2004 and previously served as Associate Pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community and Chaplain of Seton Catholic High School, Richmond, IN (2004-2007), Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, New Albany, IN (2007-2013), Chaplain of Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville, IN (2011-2013), and Sacramental Minister of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Nashville, IN (2013-2019).

Flights

Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.

  • Arrive by: October 2, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 12:00 p.m.
  • Arrival airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the hotel in one group.
  • Depart on: October 10, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart at or after 11:00 a.m.
  • Departure airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule 

  • Deposit due upon registration – $1000/person
  • 120 days prior to departure – Final balance

Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments. Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of June 2024. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates may impact final pricing. If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

 

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 2 weeks of deposit: Free Cancellation*
  • 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 suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 100 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted.

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

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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Why should I register now?

The sooner you register for the pilgrimage, the better! Pilgrimages can fill up quickly, especially if pilgrims decide to bulk register as a group, so registering as soon as you think you will be able to travel with us guarantees you a spot on open pilgrimages. If you register and find out you can no longer attend, as long as you registered more than 180 days prior to the departure and cancel within 14-days of registering, we will fully refund your deposit. Just send us a written confirmation of your cancellation and we will take care of the rest.
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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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What risks are involved with pilgrimage?

As with any travel, particularly international, it is important to be aware of your surroundings. We monitor travel conditions for the countries our groups visit, and our on-location partners keep us informed of potentially disruptive events, situations, and conditions that might affect travel. If travel to the country is not recommended by the U.S. and/or local authorities, we handle the particulars on a case-by-case basis and update our pilgrims accordingly. To mitigate risk, we encourage all of our pilgrims to purchase travel protection to minimize losses from unforeseen causes, such as travel delays or cancellations and lost baggage.
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Resources

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The Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, one of the top France pilgrimage sites.

6 Things You Can’t Miss on Pilgrimage to France

A metaphor of one of the benefits of going on a pilgrimage, a highway comes into sharp focus through a camera lens.

5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

In Via: Tourists turned Pilgrims with Liz Lev

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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