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Pilgrimage to Lisieux
Introduction
The principal focus of the pilgrimage will be on St Thérèse of Lisieux. The highlights will be the three days in Lisieux, where Thérèse lived and died, undoubtedly a Saint for our times. What she left to the world was a simple way of how to love through living a very ordinary life. Travel to and from France will be by Eurostar and TGV trains, starting from and returning to London St Pancras.
Basic Itinerary
DAY ONE - TUESDAY
London St Pancras - Lisieux
Departure from St Pancras by Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord. Transfer to Paris St Lazare Station for an onward train to Lisieux, where we check into Grand Hôtel de L’Espérance (3-Star) for a three-night stay. Dinner will be in the hotel each night.
DAY TWO - WEDNESDAY
Lisieux
Today will be spent in Lisieux, the home of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus from early childhood until she died in 1897. After breakfast we have a guided walking tour of the town, including St Peter’s Cathedral, Les Buissonets, the Carmel where St Thérèse lived and the majestic basilica built to honour Thérèse’s canonisation. Mass will be celebrated during the course of the morning. The afternoon is free for your own explorations.
DAY THREE - THURSDAY
Lisieux
Today will be at leisure in Lisieux. A suggested optional excursion would be to Bayeux, by train. We could visit the 11th century cathedral and the famous Bayeux Tapestry, thought to have been embroidered by English nuns. The rest of the day will be at leisure, giving you the opportunity to visit the memorial museum for the Battle of Normandy and nearby British cemetery.
DAY FOUR - FRIDAY
Lisieux - Paris - London
The morning is at leisure. We take an early afternoon TGV train to Paris St Lazare and transfer to Paris Gard du Nord for departure by Eurostar to London St Pancras.
Travel Dates and Cost: | ||
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18th September 2012 - 21st September 2012
Four Days
£549
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Terms of Payment:Deposit of £150 (plus the travel insurance premium if the cover we offer is required) per person on booking, balance payable two months before the departure date. | ||
THIS TRIP INCLUDES:Return rail travel by Eurostar and TGV. St Pancras - Paris - Lisieux (A transfer between the stations in Paris is included). Three-nights accommodation in shared twin-bedded rooms with private facilities at Grand Hôtel de L’Espérance, Lisieux. Guided tour of the Carmel and other sites connected with Thérèse’s life. Religious services. The services of a Pax Travel Tour Manager. AITO financial protection.
EXTRAS:Travel insurance at £24 per person. Transfers between Lisieux Station and the hotel (We suggest sharing taxis). Single room (limited availability) supplement at £58 per person for 3 nights. Lunches and drinks. Refreshments on board the trains.
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS AND WORSHIP:This tour will be open to members of all Christian denominations. Catholic Mass will be celebrated each day.
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