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Lisieux

Introduction

The principal focus of the pilgrimage will be on St Therese of Lisieux. The highlights will be the three days in Lisieux, where Therese 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 21ST SEPTEMBER

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 22ND SEPTEMBER

Lisieux

Today will be spent in Lisieux, the home of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus from early childhood until she died in 1888. 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 23RD SEPTEMBER

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 24TH SEPTEMBER

Lisieux - Paris - London St Pancras

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:

21st September 2010 - 24th September 2010
Four days
£499

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Terms of Payment:

Deposit of £120 per person on booking (plus insurance if required). Final payment due 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 twin-bedded rooms with private facilities at Le Grand Hôtel de L’Espérance (3 stars), central Lisieux. Guided tour of the Carmel and other sites connected with Thérèse’s life. Religious services. Meal plan: 3 continental breakfasts and 3 dinners. This tour will be open to members of all Christian denominations. Catholic Mass will be celebrated each day.

EXTRAS:

Travel insurance at £23 per person. Transfers between Lisieux Station and the hotel (We suggest sharing taxis). Single room supplement at £54 per person. Lunches and drinks. Optional excursion to Bayeux.

RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS AND WORSHIP:

Catholic

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