God is Restoring All Things

A Pilgrimage to France

May 16 - May 25, 2025

About

Join Providence College Nursing Program and Verso Ministries on a service pilgrimage to France. Discover the Dominican heritage of French cities while serving those in need. As you discover Toulouse where St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers, embark to Prouille to dwell and pray with the Dominican Sisters at Prouille, or journey to Paris to serve with the Little Sisters of the Poor, this will be an inspiring journey of faith and service.

Trip Details

Group Type

Private

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Accommodations

Simple

Cost

As low as

$4239

Deposit:

$1000

What's Included

Professional, licensed tour guide
Daily Mass
Private transportation on motor coach
All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
Standard accommodations in multi-occupancy rooms
Breakfast daily at hotel, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners
Audio headsets
Airfare on group flight
Public transportation passes in Paris
Custom booklet for each pilgrim
Catholic chaplain

Itinerary

May 16
Depart U.S.
  • Depart U.S. on group flight
May 17
Toulouse, Prouille

Arrive at Toulouse airport and be greeted by your English-speaking tour manager
Celebrate a Welcome Mass at the Church of the Jacobins, a historical center for the Dominican order and final resting place of St. Thomas Aquinas
Continue to the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, one of the largest Romanesque churches in Europe and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Transfer to Prouille to check into monastery and have dinner
Overnight in Prouille
Accommodations: Monastère de Prouilhe or similar
Meals included: Dinner

May 18
Prouille, Carcassonne

Mass and prayers with the Dominican sisters in Prouille
Tour the grounds of the monastery
Morning hike to Fanjeaux and Seignadou, including a packed lunch
Afternoon visit to Carcassonne with time to walk and tour the city
Free time for dinner in Carcassonne before returning to Prouille
Night prayer with the sisters
Overnight in Prouille
Accommodations: Monastère de Prouilhe or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

May 19
Prouille, Lourdes

Transfer to Lourdes after morning prayers and breakfast
Celebrate Mass at the Shrine
Discover the Shrine on a walking tour, including the St. Bernadette’s and Miracles museums, and external views of Chapel of Reconciliation, the Basilica, the Grotto, and Baths
Free afternoon to take part in a variety of devotional practices at the Shrine
Participate in the nightly Rosary and the Torchlight Procession at the Shrine
Overnight Lourdes
Accommodations: Foyer Ave Maria or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

May 20
Lourdes

Day of service at the Lourdes sanctuary
Celebrate Mass at the Shrine
Dinner in the accommodations before participating in the nightly Rosary and the Torchlight Procession at the Shrine
Overnight in Lourdes
Accommodations: Foyer Ave Maria or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 21
Lourdes, Nantes, Saint-Pern

Depart Lourdes for Saint-Pern
Along the way, make a stop in Nantes or an alternative area, including Mass

Arrive to Saint-Pern at the Motherhouse of the Little Sisters of the Poor
Tour of the Motherhouse and orientation to their mission (arranged by the group)
Dinner at accommodations
Overnight in Saint-Pern
Accommodations: Brit Hotel Spa le Connetable or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 22
Saint-Pern, Chartres, Paris

Assist at the Saint-Pern Home with residents
After lunch, depart for Chartres
Visit and Mass inside the Chartres Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture and renowned for its stunning stained glass windows, followed by free time for dinner
Continue to Paris
Overnight in Paris
Accommodations: Foyer le Pont or similar

May 23
Paris

Day of service with the Little Sisters of the Poor home in Paris (arranged by group)
Mass in a local church in Paris
Overnight in Paris
Accommodations: Foyer le Pont or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

May 24
Paris

Free day to explore Paris on your own
Closing Mass at the Basilica of Sacre Couer, a 19th century church dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and
where perpetual adoration of the Holy Eucharist has continued since 1885
Farewell dinner in a local restaurant in the Montmarte neighborhood
Overnight in Paris
Accommodations: Foyer le Pont or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 25
Depart France

Transfer to airport and depart
Meals included: Breakfast

Pricing

As low as

$4239

Package Cost

$4239

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$750/person
Travel protection
Travel protection quote available after registration*

Pricing listed per person in double, triple, and quad-occupancy rooms for students and single or double-occupancy rooms for leaders. Quoted rates may fluctuate based on accommodation selection and availability. Rates also assume a minimum of 15 or 18 full-paying pilgrims. Final pricing may adjust based any significant changes in currency exchange rates.

  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Meals not indicated on itinerary
  • Gratuities for guide(s), driver(s), and meals
  • Donations for churches not listed in itinerary
  • Drinks at meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Group Flight

May 16-17, 2025: Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG)

  1. Air France Flight #333 departs Boston Logan International airport (BOS) at 5:20 p.m., arrives Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) at 6:05 a.m. (May 17).
  2. Air France Flight #7402 departs Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) at 8:35 a.m., arrives Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS) at 9:55 a.m. 

May 25, 2025: Paris (CDG) – Boston (BOS)

  1. Delta Flight #225 departs Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 11:45 a.m., arrives Boston Logan Airport (BOS) at 1:35 p.m.

 

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 assistance? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

Standard Accommodations

  • Prouilhe: Monastère de Prouilhe or similar
  • Lourdes: Foyer Ave Maria or similar
  • Saint-Pern: Brit Hotel Spa le Connetable or similar
  • Paris: Foyer le Pont or similar

Need to get around? Private transfers

  • Available upon request.
  • 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

There is no optional added extension for this trip.

Payment Schedule
As part of the Explorer Package, Verso Ministries only collects payments from the group leader/organization. All pilgrims should pay the group leader/organization, who in turn will pay Verso. To secure your space, Verso requires a group deposit of $100 per pilgrim or $3,000, whichever is higher, payable by the group leader/organization. This deposit is applied to the group invoice for the contracted number of pilgrims.
All final balances are due 120 days before departure. Group payments can be made by check or bank transfer (note: for bank transfer, payment fees apply).

Payment                      Date                                          Amount

#1 – Deposit                Upon signed agreement       $3000 group deposit ($200 x 15 minimum)

#2 – Payment              90 days prior                          50% of expected remaining balance

#3 – Balance                60 days prior                          Expected final balance

#4 – Adjustments      30 days after (only if needed)

 

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees apply to organizing groups if the original number of pilgrims is reduced below the contracted amount at the rate of the group deposit multiplied by the number of pilgrims reduced. Verso will assess this fee at the 120 day payment deadline. If the group chooses to cancel its pilgrimage in its entirety, Verso Ministries retains the group deposit and will refund individuals amounts paid, depending on when cancellation by the group occurs. If an individual pilgrim chooses to cancel from the pilgrimage, the refund amount will depend on when the pilgrim cancels and is subject to the cancellation schedule below.
All cancellations of individual pilgrims must be made in writing (email or letter) to Verso Ministries. Individual pilgrims should cancel with their group leaders, who are then responsible for notifying Verso Ministries in writing (email or letter). 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.

Date                                                                                       Amount

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

*Final package pricing may adjust based on confirmed accommodations and/or any significant changes in currency exchange rates.
**Group Deposit guarantees a minimum number of full-paying pilgrims (15) and secures all Verso services. 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.

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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Activity Level

Easy
This trip’s activity level is easy. It’s recommended that travelers be in good health to enjoy this itinerary and be able to walk and climb stairs on their own. Trips at this activity level may include half or full-day itineraries with 1-3 hours of leisurely walking per day on smooth or slightly inclined terrain. The pace is more relaxed, with opportunities to rest throughout the day.

Moderate
This trip’s activity level is moderate. Travelers must be in good health and be in good physical condition to enjoy this itinerary. Travelers must be able to walk and climb stairs on their own. Trips at this activity level may include full-day itineraries of 3-5 hours of walking at a normal to brisk pace per day on varied terrain including uneven surfaces, stairs, and hills. The pace is faster and more demanding, with some breaks throughout the day.

Difficult
This trip’s activity level is difficult. Travelers must be in good health and physically fit to enjoy this itinerary. Trips at this activity level may include full-day itineraries with up to 5-7 hours of walking at normal to brisk pace per day on varied terrain including uneven surfaces, stairs, and steep hills. The pace is vigorous and demanding, with little down time each day.

Accommodation Level

Simple
For the duration of your trip, enjoy a range of lodging accommodations — from quaint guesthouses to simple-styled hotels. Discover a newfound appreciation for each of these locations which often have a unique character of their own. With your private bathroom and sleeping quarters, these locations will provide you with a clean, comfortable, and cozy place to settle into during your journey.

Standard
Venues at this level will provide you with the best accommodations at a reasonable cost. Not only will you have access to modern amenities and services, but special care is taken to ensure hotels are located in close proximity to the area’s local attractions. Expect your stay at this level to provide you with an added feeling of comfortability and convenience as you experience your pilgrimage.

Premium
Your stay at the premium level will ensure that your travel involves the opportunity to experience some of the most unique and luxurious stays that a destination has to offer. You’ll find that traveling at this level will afford you the opportunity to optimize your experience at each spot. From fine dining to scenic views, anticipate that your pilgrimage will provide you with breathtaking experiences no other location could provide.

How will I know what my stay will be like?
Each of our pilgrimage locations come with their own unique accommodations. From simple to luxurious, you can know that the care and satisfaction of each pilgrim is our greatest priority. While specific amenities will vary, we are sure that each of these handpicked locations will leave you rested, rejuvenated, and ready for each day.

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