St. Meinrad France – May-June 2026

Pilgrimage to France

Trip Date:
May 26, 2026
- Jun 5, 2026
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $6,732
Deposit $500
Hosted by
St. Meinrad Archabbey

Trip Overview

Mary and the Saints

Immerse yourself in the devotions and spirituality at the heart of Catholic France on a Mary and the Saints pilgrimage with St. Meinrad Archabbey. From the humble grotto of Lourdes to the stunning architecture of France’s Gothic cathedrals, witness the beauty and diversity of the faith that animated French culture and history and gave rise to some of the Church’s greatest saints. See where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette, pray at the tomb of St. Therese of Lisieux, and soak in the splendor of Notre-Dame de Paris and Sainte-Chappelle as part of this handcrafted journey of faith.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed professional guide for the duration of the pilgrimage
  • Roundtrip airfare (land-only savings available)
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Standard accommodations in double-occupancy rooms (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Transportation on private motorcoach and via train
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary, including wine at dinners
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Audio headsets

Itinerary

May 26, 2026
  • Depart the U.S. (flights not included in the package)
May 27, 2026
  • Arrive in Paris and group motorcoach transfer from the Paris airport to the hotel
  • Welcome Mass in a local church
  • Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Paris

Meals included: Dinner

May 28, 2026
  • Visit the St. Vincent de Paul Chapel and venerate his relics
  • Celebrate Mass at the Miraculous Medal Chapel, located at 140 Rue de Bac, where Mary appeared to St Catherine Laboure asking that a medal be created and worn in her honor
  • Group lunch in local restaurant
  • Afternoon visit to the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, with extended time for Adoration and Vespers.
  • The Basilica’s iconic dome towers two hundred meters above the Seine, offering some of the best views of Paris
  • Overnight in Paris

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

May 29, 2026
  • Morning Mass (pending availability) and tour of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, newly renovated following the fire of 2019
  • Visit Sainte-Chapelle, a thirteenth century royal chapel with the oldest and most famous stained glass in Paris
    depicting a total of 1,113 biblical scenes
  • Free afternoon and evening for exploring Paris, with lunch and dinner on your own
  • Consider crossing over Pont Neuf for lunch and an afternoon at the Louvre, the world’s largest art museum
    and home to da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”
  • Overnight in Paris

Meals included: Breakfast

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
May 30, 2026
  • Morning motorcoach transfer to Lisieux 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 Lisieux
  • Hotel check-in and dinner at hotel
  • Overnight in Lisieux

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 31, 2026
  • Spend the morning discovering Lisieux with a guided tour of the Sanctuary of St Therese, which includes the Basilica
    of St. Therese, Les Buissonets (the childhood home of St Therese), and the Carmelite Convent, where she is buried
  • Celebrate Mass at the Basilica, where St Therese’s parents – SS. Louis and Zelie Martin – are buried
  • Transfer to Mont Saint-Michel
  • Overnight in Mont Saint-Michel

Meals included: Breakfast

A basillica that is home to one of the many saints of France.
June 1, 2026
  • Explore the Sanctuary of Mont Saint-Michel
  • Overnight in Mont Saint-Michel

Meals included: Breakfast

June 2, 2026
  • Transfer to Lourdes
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

June 3, 2026
  • 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

Meals included: Breakfast

June 4, 2026
  • 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
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and torchlit procession, time allowing after dinner
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Lourdes sanctuary evening candle procession, France
June 4, 2026
  • Group motorcoach transfer to Toulouse airport and depart for home

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

  • Paris: Mercure Paris Vaugirard
  • Lisieux: Grand Hotel de l’Esperance
  • Mont Saint-Michel: Hotel Mercure Mont Saint-Michel
  • Lourdes: Grand Hotel Gallia et Londres

Pricing

Package Cost
$6,732

Trip Savings

Land-only savings
$1,772 discount/person

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement
$1,467/person
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
$TBD/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

Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB
St. Meinrad, IN
Fr. Denis Robinson, OSB, is president-rector of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology and has served in this capacity since 2008. He is also an assistant professor of systematic theology and a theologian with a special interest in the work of John Henry Newman. He teaches and writes in the areas of Reformation theology, Anglican studies, theology and literature, and priesthood. Fr. Denis attended Saint Meinrad College and School of Theology, earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 1989 and a Master of Divinity in 1993. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Memphis. From 1993-96, he was parochial vicar for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Memphis, TN, before joining the monastery in August 1996. Fr. Denis also attended the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, where he received a master’s degree in theology in 2002, a licentiate in sacred theology in 2003, and doctorates in sacred theology and philosophy in 2007. Besides his love for teaching in the School, he frequently travels, sharing his expansive expertise with presbyterates, religious communities, and parishes on various topics throughout the United States.
Fr. Michael Reyes, OSB
St. Meinrad, IN
Fr. Michael Reyes, OSB, professed solemn vows as a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony on January 25, 2023, and was ordained a priest on June 8, 2024. Fr. Michael also serves as the oblate director and the director of Saint Meinrad Cultural Events. He earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of the Philippines and a master’s degree in music composition and theory from the University of Nevada. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in music composition from the University of Illinois in 2019. His work in the music field has received numerous awards in international competitions and concerts. Fr. Michael graduated with a Master of Divinity in December 2024 from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology and was ordained a priest on June 8, 2025. Before Fr. Michael joined the monastery, his home parish was St. John’s Catholic Newman Center in Champaign, IL.

Flights

There is an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details are below. Pilgrims may also arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided.

May 26-27, 2026

  • Delta #2831
    • Departing Louisville (SDF) at 7:30 P.M.
    • Arriving Atlanta (ATL) at 9:04 P.M.
  • Air France #35
    • Departing Atlanta (ATL) at 11:00 P.M.
    • Arriving Paris (CDG) at 1:30 P.M. (next day, May 27)

June 5, 2026

  • Air France #7405
    • Departs Toulouse (TLS) at 10:30 A.M.
    • Arrives Paris (CDG) at 11:55 A.M.
  • Air France #7405
    • Departs Paris (CDG) at 2:00 P.M.
    • Arrives Atlanta (ATL) at 5:25 P.M.
  • Delta #3093
    • Departs Atlanta (ATL) at 7:30 P.M.
    • Arrives Louisville (SDF) at 8:52 P.M.

Airport transfers in France to and from the hotel are included for those on the group flight.

  • Arrive by: May 27, 2026
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 1:00 P.M.
  • Arrival airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred from the airport to the hotel in one group.
  • Depart on: June 5, 2026
  • Departure time: Depart at or after 11:00 A.M.
  • Departure airport: Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group.

More Details

  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals (optional add on)
  • 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
  • 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 May 2025. 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 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.

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

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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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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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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Resources

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

A basillica that is home to one of the many saints of France.

Finding the Saints of France

A stack of luggage packed for a pilgrimage to France.

What to Pack for a Pilgrimage to France

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5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

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