Trip Overview

The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life warmly invites you to join us on a pilgrimage of a lifetime to France. In partnership with Verso Ministries, we’ll take a journey of faith, beauty, and healing. From the history of Lourdes to the magnificent French cathedrals, from the faith of the saints to the world’s best food. With so much to do, Verso has designed a pilgrimage that’s as intentional as it is infused with rich experiences. This sacred journey is more than just travel—it’s an opportunity to join with fellow community members for spiritual renewal, deep connection and meaningful reflection, and is a trip no Catholic would want to miss.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed professional guide for the duration of the pilgrimage
  • Round-trip airfare from Boston
  • Airport/hotel transfers (if arriving/departing on group flight)
  • Transportation on private motorcoach
  • High-speed train tickets (2nd class) between Paris and Lourdes on Day 6, including luggage porters
  • Accommodations in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary, including wine at dinners
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow-up materials

Itinerary

July 18, 2027
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Paris
July 19, 2027
  • Arrive in Paris
  • Transfer to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, newly renovated following the fire of 2019
  • Celebrate an Opening Mass
  • Transfer to the hotel to check-in and freshen up
  • Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Hotel Andre Latin or similar
Meals included: Dinner

July 20, 2027
  • Visit the St. Vincent de Paul Chapel and venerate his relics
  • Celebrate Mass at the Miraculous Medal Chapel, where Mary appeared to St Catherine Laboure and asked that a medal be created and worn in her honor, beginning the Miraculous Medal devotion
  • Time for lunch
  • Transfer to Montmartre to visit the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, a sanctuary of perpetual adoration with an iconic dome offering some of the best views of Paris
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Hotel Andre Latin or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

July 21, 2027
  • Morning transfer to Le Mans with en route stop at Chartres
  • Celebrate Mass and tour Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to having undergone only minor changes since its construction in the thirteenth century
  • Time for lunch before continuing on to Le Mans
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Le Mans

Accommodations: Ibis Le Mans Centre Gare Nord or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

July 22, 2027
  • 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
  • Visit Le Mans Cathedral, with its renowned stained glass collection
  • Free evening to enjoy dinner and explore the city on your own
  • Overnight in Le Mans

Accommodations: Ibis Le Mans Centre Gare Nord or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

July 23, 2027
  • Mass in Le Mans before departing for Lourdes
  • Transfer to Paris train station, then take the high-speed train from Paris to Lourdes
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Beau Site or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

July 24, 2027
  • Celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Lourdes
  • Tour the Sanctuary, including the Chapel of Reconciliation, the Basilicas, the Grotto of Massabielle, and the Baths
  • Spend the afternoon at the Sanctuary and take time to participate in prayers at the Grotto, walk the Way of the Cross, visit the healing baths, or receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and torchlit procession
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Beau Site or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

July 25, 2027
  • Morning Mass at the Sanctuary
  • Explore the town on your own, including the museums of Moulin de Boly, where St Bernadette was born, and Le Cachot, where she lived with her family
  • Free afternoon to take part in a variety of devotional practices at the Sanctuary, with dinner on your own
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and torchlit procession
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Beau Site or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

July 26, 2027
  • Morning Mass at the Sanctuary
  • Free day to pray and reflect before returning home tomorrow
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and torchlit procession
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Beau Site or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

July 27, 2027
  • Transfer to Toulouse airport and depart on your journey home

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Simple/Standard/Premium Accommodations

Pricing

Package Cost
$6,598

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$1,190 / person
Land only savings
- $1,700 / person
Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration*

Pricing listed per person in double/triple/quad-occupancy rooms and does/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.

If pilgrims traveling by themselves are unable to be matched with a roommate, the single room supplement may apply. See Additional Information section below for details.

Led by

Dr. Lisa Gulino

Flights

There will be an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details will be made available approximately 10 months prior to departure.

Flight pricing is estimated at $1,500 per person. Note: This pricing is estimated. Confirmed group flight pricing will be made available no later than 9 months prior to departure.

Please note that group airfare tickets are Economy class and not eligible for upgrades. Group airfare tickets also restrict passengers from choosing seats.

Pilgrims may also arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided.

Flight information will be available 9 months prior to departure.

Flight information will be available 9 months prior to departure.

Flight information will be available 9 months prior to departure.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director
  • 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

Payment Schedule

  • 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. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of March 2026. Final pricing may adjust based on any significant changes in currency exchange rates. Quoted rates may fluctuate based on accommodation selection and availability. Rates also assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims. 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 of individual pilgrims must be made in writing (email or letter) to Verso Ministries. Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims. 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. We highly recommend the purchase of individual travel insurance.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free Cancellation*
  • 14 days after deposit and 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.

Important Information for Pilgrims Seeking to be Matched With A Roommate

  1. Pilgrims who register by themselves can indicate in their Pilgrim Portal that they would like to be matched with a roommate. Verso Ministries will make every effort to accommodate that request, however, cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
  2. If, by 90 days prior to departure, Verso has not been able to match a solo pilgrim with a roommate, the single room supplement will be applied to the pilgrim’s invoice and due for payment.
  3. If Verso is able to match a pilgrim with a roommate after they have paid the single room supplement, the pilgrim will be refunded the extra charge.

 

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

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Verso Ministries prepare me for my journey?

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. From pre-departure spiritual formation emails and webinars hosted by the Verso trip leader, to providing you with a pilgrim kit to bring with you on your journey, we accompany you through the entire process – before, during, and after the pilgrimage – to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email to answer and assist with any questions you might have.
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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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Should I purchase travel protection?

We recommend that all pilgrims consider purchasing travel protection. We partner with Travel Insured International (TII) to offer travel protection.  According to TII, travel protection 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 from TII. If you have any questions regarding your quotation, please call TII. If you need an updated or new quotation, please contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396.
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Resources

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

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

Planning maps for a Catholic pilgrimage tour

A New Way to Experience Catholic Pilgrimage Tours

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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