September 29 - October 9, 2027
France
O Beauty Ever Ancient, Ever New: A Tour of French Gothic Cathedrals with Sacred Music
Join us for an unforgettable catholic pilgrimage through France! Journey with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski and Canon Jean-Baptiste Commins, whose reflections and homilies illuminate each sacred site. Attend daily traditional Latin Masses (Missa cantata) with a professional schola, celebrating sublime liturgies and entering more deeply into the prayer of the Church. Experience the beauty and splendor of Catholic France, from sacred chant and polyphony to the soaring cathedrals of Notre-Dame, Chartres, and Amiens. Visit Lisieux, the home of St. Thérèse, pray at the Miraculous Medal Chapel in Paris, and stand at the site of St. Joan of Arc’s martyrdom in Rouen. You won't want to miss it!
Trip Code: 87915 | Group Code: 246
Tour Inclusions
• Nine nights’ accommodations at 4-star hotels
• Two nights in Beauvais
• Three nights in Normandy region
• Four nights in Paris
• Meals
• Continental breakfast daily
• Two lunches
• Five dinners
• Local guides according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily traditional Latin Mass in beautiful and historic churches (pending availability and ecclesiastical approval)
• Luxury motor coach in France for specified sightseeing
• Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in France
• Local tour manager while in France
• Tour manager from the USA
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Gratuities payable to the tour manager, guides, drivers, servers, and hotel staff
• Personal audio devices for guided tours
Itinerary
Day 1: Wednesday, September 29 - Depart USA
Depart on overnight flights to Paris, beginning your pilgrimage to France.
Day 2: Thursday, September 30 - Arrival in Paris | Beauvais
Arrive in Paris and transfer to Beauvais. Enjoy lunch and an opening presentation by Dr. K before checking into your hotel. Celebrate Mass at Beauvais Cathedral, renowned for its soaring Gothic choir. Welcome dinner and overnight in Beauvais.
Day 3: Friday, October 1 - Amiens
After breakfast, transfer to Amiens for a day trip. Celebrate Mass and tour Amiens Cathedral, the largest cathedral in France and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Enjoy free time and lunch on your own before returning to Beauvais. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Beauvais.
Day 4: Saturday, October 2 - Rouen
Travel to Rouen to visit the site of St. Joan of Arc’s martyrdom and tour Rouen Cathedral. Celebrate Mass and enjoy time for lunch on your own. Time permitting, visit the churches of Saint-Maclou and Saint-Ouen before checking into your hotel. Group dinner and overnight in Normandy.
Day 5: Sunday, October 3 - Lisieux
Spend a full day in Lisieux. Visit the Basilica of St. Thérèse and celebrate Mass. Then tour the Carmelite Monastery, the Martin family home, and Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Normandy.
Day 6: Monday, October 4 - Mont-Saint-Michel
Journey to Mont-Saint-Michel for a full-day excursion. Celebrate Mass, enjoy a guided tour, and time at leisure to explore this iconic island abbey. Group dinner and overnight in Normandy.
Day 7: Tuesday, October 5 - Paris
Transfer to Paris and visit Saint-Denis Cathedral. Continue to the Miraculous Medal Chapel and pray before St. Catherine Labouré’s reliquary. Celebrate Mass at the Chapel of Saint Vincent de Paul. Check into your hotel and enjoy a group dinner. Overnight in Paris.
Day 8: Wednesday, October 6 - Notre-Dame | Sainte-Chapelle
Celebrate Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral followed by a tour. Continue to Sainte-Chapelle, renowned for its radiant stained glass. After lunch on your own, enjoy free time or explore the Louvre museum (tickets included). Dinner on your own and overnight in Paris.
Day 9: Thursday, October 7 - Chartres
Travel to Chartres. Celebrate Mass at Église Saint-Aignan and tour Chartres Cathedral, famed for its remarkable stained glass. Free time before returning to Paris. Dinner on your own and overnight in Paris.
Day 10: Friday, October 8 - Paris
Celebrate Mass in the Crypt of Sacré-Cœur, followed by a guided tour and time for adoration. Enjoy a group lunch and afternoon at leisure. This evening, take a private Seine River cruise with cocktails, followed by a farewell dinner. Overnight in Paris.
Day 11: Saturday, October 9 - Return to USA
Depart for return flights home.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change.
PRICES STARTING AT
$5,899* - Price per person, double occupancy
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $1,300
*This price reflects a $300 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before 9/29/2026 and a $200 per person Check Discount for those paying the remaining balance by check after the initial deposit.
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Second Payment: $1,250 per person due on or before 4/29/2027
Final Payment: Balance due 6/29/2027
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