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A Pilgrimage to France with Little Flower Catholic Church

October 13 - 22, 2023
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Join Verso Ministries and Little Flower Catholic Church on a pilgrimage of faith, beauty, and healing. From Lourdes to magnificent French cathedrals, the faith of the saints to the world’s best food, France is a trip no Catholic would want to miss. With so much to do there, Verso has designed a pilgrimage that’s as intentional as it is infused with rich experiences.

Trip Details

Group Type

Little Flower Catholic Church Parishioners and Friends, 20-45 pilgrims

Activity Level

Moderate

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Accommodations

Simple

Cost

As low as

$4,330

Deposit:

$500

What's Included

Dedicated pilgrimage director, supplemented by local guides
Custom booklet for each pilgrim
Catholic Chaplain
Daily Mass
Private transportation on motor coach
All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
Simple accommodations
Breakfast daily at hotel, 2 lunches and 5 dinners, including wine at dinners
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
Audio headsets

Itinerary

October 13
Depart U.S.
  • Depart U.S. (flights not included in the package)
October 14
Paris
  • Arrive Charles De Gaulle Airport and transfer to Paris hotel
  • Opening Mass and Welcome Dinner
  • Overnight in Paris
  • Accommodations: Ibis Clichy Batignolles or similar
  • Meals included: Dinner
October 15
Paris
  • Visit St. Vincent de Paul Chapel and Miraculous Medal Chapel with Mass
  • Group lunch in local restaurant
  • Afternoon visit to Sacre Couer with extended time for adoration and Vespers
  • Overnight in Paris
  • Accommodations: Ibis Clichy Batignolles or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
October 16
Paris
  • Celebrate Mass at local church (pending availability)
  • Morning tour of Sainte Chapelle, external view of Notre Dame
  • Free afternoon for exploring
  • Evening group reflection
  • Overnight in Paris
  • Accommodations: Ibis Clichy Batignolles or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast
October 17
Lisieux
  • Morning transfer to Lisieux
  • Time to explore Lisieux
  • Dinner at hotel
  • Overnight in Lisieux
  • Accommodations: Grand Hôtel de l’Espérance or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
October 18
Lisieux
  • Morning Mass in local church (pending availability)
  • All day discovering Lisieux with guided tours of Basilica of St. Therese with Mass, Les Buissonets, Carmelite Convent, and time for visiting both St. Therese and the Basilica where her parents – SS. Louis and Zelie Martin – are buried
  • Lunch at local restaurant or hotel
  • Evening group reflection
  • Overnight in Lisieux
  • Accommodations: Grand Hôtel de l’Espérance or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
October 19
Lisieux, Paris, Lourdes
  • Celebrate Mass at local church (pending availability)
  • Depart Lisieux, transfer to Paris to train Lourdes
  • Arrive and transfer to Lourdes hotel
  • Overnight in Lourdes
  • Accommodations: Croix des Bretons or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
October 20
Lourdes, The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
  • Discover Shrine on walking tour, including the St. Bernadette and Miracles museums, and external views of the Chapel of Reconciliation, the Basilica, the Grotto, and the Baths
  • Spend the afternoon at the Sanctuary and take time to participate in prayers at the Grotto, to walk the Way of the Cross, to visit the healing baths, or to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • Evening group reflection and dinner
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and the Torchlight Procession at the Shrine
  • Overnight in Lourdes
  • Accommodations: Croix des Bretons or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
October 21
Lourdes
  • Morning Mass at Shrine (pending availability)
  • Explore the city, including Boly Mill (birthplace of St. Bernadette), the “Cachot” (St. Bernadette’s family home), and shops
  • Free afternoon to take part in a variety of devotional practices at the Shrine
  • Evening group reflection
  • Farewell Dinner at local restaurant
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and the Torchlight Procession at the Shrine
  • Overnight in Lourdes
  • Accommodations: Croix des Bretons or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
October 22
Departure
  • Depart Toulouse (flights not included in the package)
  • Meals included: Breakfast
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Led by

Group Leader
Abby Kyle
Little Flower Catholic Church - South Bend, IN

Abby Kyle is the Director of Evangelization for St. Therese, Little Flower parish in South Bend and the group leader for our France Pilgrimage. She is the wife of Zachary and dog-mom to Violet the Corgi, but most importantly she’s a daughter of the Father! Abby loves traveling, either around town with a corgi or two in the car, or finding the hidden gems in new cities like Assisi or Lisieux. Abby speaks “un po” of Italian and a smattering of French. She’s easy to pick out of a crowd, just look for the woman in the hat, holding an iced coffee, most likely quoting Patrick Lencioni or The Office! 

Pricing

As low as

$4,330

Package Cost (without savings)

$4,630

Trip Savings

Early bird (first 20 pilgrims to register)
Save $200/person
Pay balance by check
Save $100/person

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$864/person
Travel protection
Quote available after registrations*
Optional Group Flight - Chicago, IL
$1,249/person

“As low as” price includes savings for early bird and pay balance by check.
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.

  • Airfare (Group Flight available as optional add-on)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Meals while traveling, as well as 6 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Drinks at meals, other than wine at dinners
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Optional Group Flights

October 13, 2023: Chicago, IL – Paris, France

  1. Air France Flight #153 departs Chicago O’Hare International Airport at 5:10 p.m., arrives Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 8:15 a.m. (10/14)

October 22, 2022: Toulouse, France – Chicago, IL

  1. Air France Flight #7401 departs Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) at 9:30 a.m., arrives Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 11:00 a.m.
  2. Air France Flight #136 departs Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 1:10 p.m., arrives Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) at 2:55 p.m.

 

Arranging your own flights?

Designated arrival and departure times

  • Arrival information
    • Arrive by: October 14, 2023
    • Arrival time: Between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
    • Arrival airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
    • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims arriving during the designated time will be transferred from the Paris airport to the Paris hotel in groups according to arrival time.
  • Departure information
    • Depart on: October 22, 2023
    • Departure time: At or after 11:30 a.m.
    • Departure airport: Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
    • Departure transfer: Pilgrims departing on October 22 will be transferred to the Toulouse airport in groups according to departure time.

 

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.
  • Private transfer information and pricing can be found in the Additional Information section below.
  • Need to book a private transfer? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Standard Accommodations

  • Paris: Ibis Clichy Batignolles or similar
  • Lisieux : Grand Hôtel de l’Espérance or similar
  • Lourdes : Croix des Bretons or similar

 

Need to get around? Private transfers

  • Private transfer from Paris airport to Paris hotel – $202 per transfer (up to 8 pax)
  • Private transfer from Lourdes hotel/city center to Toulouse airport – $601 per transfer (up to 8 pax)
  • Private transfer from Lourdes hotel/city center to Pau airport- $258 per transfer (up to 8 pax)
  • Private transfer from Lourdes hotel/city center to Tarbes airport – $227 per transfer (up to 8 pax)
  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times at the designated airport, private transfers (fee applies) can be arranged on your behalf. Airport transfers outside of the designated arrival/departure times and locations are not included in the package pricing.
  • Need to book? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

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

 

Additional services

  • Half-day tour of Paris (4 hours)
    • Without transportation – $358/group
    • With transportation – $695/group (up to 3 pax)
  • Full-day tour of Paris (10 hours)
    • Without transportation – $617/group
    • With transportation – $1,085/group (up to 3 pax)
  • Please note: Tips, meals, and entrance fees are not included in price.

There is no extension offered for this pilgrimage. 

Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
Final balance due 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. Prices are based on the exchange rate as of August 2022. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates could affect the final pilgrimage 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

*Free cancellation (if deposit is made more than 180 days 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.

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FAQ

The sooner you register for the pilgrimage, the better! Not only does registering early guarantee you a spot on the pilgrimage before the departure fills up, but you don’t want to miss out on available discounts, including the early bird savings (see “Trip Savings” in the Pricing section above more details). Also, there is no risk for 14-days after you register should you then have to cancel (must register 180 days or more prior to departure). So let’s say you register for a pilgrimage, but then realize you can no longer attend, as long as you cancel your pilgrimage within 14-days of registering and registered more than 180s days prior to the departure, then we will fully refund your deposit no questions asked. Just send us a written confirmation of your cancellation and we will take care of the rest. Plus, the sooner you register the sooner your journey begins. Register today!

There is no risk! Your deposit will be fully refunded as long as you cancel within 14-days of registering and you have registered more than 180 days or more prior to departure. With no risk, why wait? Get registered today!

Registration closes when the pilgrimage reaches the maximum number of pilgrims. If the pilgrimage is filled when you register, you will be added to our waiting list, and contacted in the event that space on the pilgrimage becomes available. Don’t miss your chance, register now and begin your journey.

We highly recommend that all pilgrims buy travel protection. Travel protection is not only for peace of mind, but helps protect you and those you are traveling with from unforeseen emergencies, which always seem to happen at the worst possible time. In the event of emergencies, both before and during your travels, as well other circumstances, like travel delay, lost baggage, missed connection(s), and much more, travel protection can help. Upon registration you will receive a travel protection quotation. If you have any questions regarding your quotation, please call the issuing company. If you need an updated or new quotation, please contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396. We are happy to help!

Including optional add-ons with your pilgrimage can really add to your experience whether it is one of the optional extension or arranging an extra night stay beforehand so you are rested when the pilgrimage begins. If you would to add on any optional arrangements, as listed above, please email us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396.

A pilgrimage, at its simplest, is a trip of faith. Which means a pilgrimage can be anything from a walk around your city to an encounter of Jesus in the Holy Land. For Catholics, it’s a trip of faith that people have been taking for hundreds or even thousands of years, many times in the same exact places you can visit today. It’s an opportunity to experience the spots God has made his presence known most in time and space, whether that’s where Jesus walked, where Mary appeared, or where the saints have lived and worked.

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 everything from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims are ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all. We also believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, it’s how you prepare from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. Which means it’s our intention to shepherd you through the entire process — before, during, and after — so you can have the best, most transformative experience possible. We’re not just travel experts, we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. Our goal is to make sure you’re physically, logistically, and spiritually ready for your pilgrimage. You’ll receive essential emails that will walk you through the process and give you ways to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. A pre-trip webinar will make sure you are in touch with the Verso leader of the trip, can get trip-specific info, and can ask questions. We’ll send you a pilgrim kit that contains a comprehensive booklet for your trip along with some Verso swag (such as a bag, pen, and sticker) that you can bring along with you on your pilgrimage. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email if you have any questions or special needs.

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