France Choir Tour

with the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir

March 11 - 18, 2023
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About

Travel to the birthplace of the Congregation of Holy Cross, learning about the mission and charisms of Holy Cross and how your legacy builds upon those before you. Sing in breathtaking, historical venues, from the Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau to the Chartres Cathedral. Your voices will help lead others to pray – a true testament to the beauty of God’s creation. With so much to do in France, Verso has designed a pilgrimage that’s as intentional as it is infused with rich experiences.

Trip Details

Group Type

Notre Dame Liturgical Choir Students, Alumni, and Friends, 30 - 60 pilgrims

Activity Level

Moderate

Length

8 days, 7 nights

Accommodations

Standard

Cost

As low as

$4,675

Deposit:

$500

What's Included

Dedicated pilgrimage director, supplemented by local guides
Roundtrip group airfare
Private transportation on motor coach
All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
Arrangements for all recitals, concerts, and Masses, including donations
Standard accommodations
Daily breakfast and dinner
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
Audio headsets

Itinerary

March 11
Depart U.S.
  • Depart Chicago (ORD) for Paris (CDG)
March 12
Paris, Le Mans
  • Arrive to Paris airport and transfer to Le Mans
  • Evening concert at the Cathedral of St. Julian of Le Mans (pending availability)
  • Welcome dinner
  • Overnight in Le Mans
  • Accommodations: ibis Styles Le Mans Centre Gare or similar
  • Meals included: Dinner
March 13
Ahuillé, Laigné-en-Belin
  • Visit to Ahuillé, the hometown of Fr. Edward Sorin
  • After lunch, head to Laigné-en-Belin, the hometown of Blessed Basil Moreau
  • Singing at Mass at the Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau (pending availability)
  • Overnight in Le Mans
  • Accommodations: ibis Styles Le Mans Centre Gare or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
March 14
Le Mans
  • Morning Mass at the Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau
  • Walk up the hill to the Solitude of the Savior, in-route visit the Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Visit with the Sisters of the Holy Cross at the Solitude, along with seeing the museum
  • Evening concert for the Sisters of the Holy Cross (pending availability)
  • Overnight in Le Mans
  • Accommodations: ibis Styles Le Mans Centre Gare or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
March 15
Chartres, Paris
  • Morning transfer to Chartres
  • Sing during Mass at the Chartres Cathedral, then tour the Cathedral with free time for lunch
  • Afternoon transfer to Paris and check-in at hotel
  • Evening Seine River Boat Cruise with dinner
  • Overnight in Paris
  • Accommodations: ibis Paris 17 Bagtinolles or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
March 16
Paris
  • Free day in Paris with optional activities organized by choir leaders
  • Evening concert (location to be determined) and dinner
  • Overnight in Paris
  • Accommodations: ibis Paris 17 Bagtinolles or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
March 17
Paris
  • Free day in Paris with optional activities organized by choir leaders
  • Evening concert (location to be determined) and dinner
  • Overnight in Paris
  • Accommodations: ibis Paris 17 Bagtinolles or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
March 18
Departure
  • Transfer to Paris airport and depart for Chicago
  • Meals included: Breakfast
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Pricing

As low as

$4,675

Package Cost (without savings)

$4,775

Trip Savings

Pay balance by check
Save $100/person
Land-only Savings (no flights included)
Save $1,076/person

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$736/person
Travel protection
Qutotation available after registration*

“As low as” price includes savings for pay balance by check. Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and includes airfare.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

*Travel protection price is calculated based on the age of the traveler and the total package cost.

Rates assume a minimum of 30 full-paying pilgrims.

  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Group Flight Itinerary

March 11, 2023: Chicago, IL – Paris, France

  1. Air France Flight #137 departs Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) at 17:20 p.m., arrives Paris Charles De Gaulle airport (CDG) at 8:20 a.m.

March 18, 2023: Paris, France – Chicago, IL

  1. Air France Flight #136 departs Paris Charles De Gaulle airport (CDG) at 13:10 p.m., arrives Chicago O’Hare International airport (ORD) at 16:15 p.m.

 

Arranging your own flights?
Designated arrival and departure times

  • Arrival information
    • Arrive by: March 12, 2023
    • Arrival time: By 9 a.m.
    • Arrival airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
    • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred in one group from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Le Mans hotel.
  • Departure information
    • Depart on: March 18, 2023
    • Departure time: Anytime on March 18, 2023
    • Departure airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
    • Departure transfer: Pilgrims departing on March 18 will be transferred to the 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

  • Le Mans: ibis Styles Le Mans Centre Gare or similar
  • Paris: ibis Paris 17 Bagtinolles or similar

 

Need to get around? Private transfers

  • 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

There is no extension offered for this pilgrimage. 

 

Questions?

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 current 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 guarantee you a spot on the pilgrimage before the departure fills up, but if you are one of the first 20 pilgrims to register you will receive the early bird discount. 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 180 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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