10-day Performance Tour | Best of France
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- Tour Description
- Itinerary
Tour Description
Rouen | Lisieux | Normandy | Mont-St-Michel | Paris | Lourdes
Visit the land of the great musicians of France. Your
journey begins in Rouen, the port city of Paris, where
the memory of St. Joan of Arc’s martyrdom is preserved.
In Lisieux, visit the humble dwelling of St. Thérèse.
The Normandy Beaches will evoke a sense of awe. The beautiful
monastic architecture of the great Benedictine Abbey
of Mont-St-Michel, surrounded by the sea, is one of the
most enchanting sights in all of France. Arriving in
Paris you will enjoy the awesome experience of singing
for the Vigil Mass at the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral
on the Ile de la Cité. Present a formal concert at one
of Paris’ finest churches and at the Notre Dame Cathedral
of Chartres. The world famous Louvre Museum is a visual
masterpiece. Sacré Coeur Basilica in Montmarte overlooks
the famous Artists Square at the Place du Tertre. Your
journey comes to an end in the little town of Lourdes,
where miraculous waters draw pilgrims from all over
the world!
Your Package Includes:
- Round-trip airfare from New York. (Please inquire about airfares from other cities in the U.S. or Canada)
- Eight (8) nights’ accommodations in tourist class hotels with private facilities.
- Hotel upgrades are available upon request.
- Breakfast and dinner daily.
- Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure.
- Transportation in private motor-coach including airport transfers.
- Sightseeing as per itinerary with a professional licensed English-speaking guide.
- Porterage at hotels.
- Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.
- Services of a Peter’s Way Tour Manager/Guide from arrival to departure.
- Coordination of all Venus, including concert promotion; printed programs and posters.
- Portfolio of travel documents, including a Peter’s Way Flight Packet.
One FREE package for group leader for every 25 participants (based on a minimum of 40 participants)
10-Day
Performance Tour priced from $2,395 |
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from New York, double occupancy + departure taxes/fuel
surcharge, Contact us today for your custom designed choir program and detailed proposal! |
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10-Day Itinerary
Day 1 | Monday | Depart for France
Day 2 | Tuesday | Paris - Rouen - Normandy
Enjoy a picturesque drive through the French countryside. Visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Rouen.
Day 3 | Wednesday | Lisieux - Normandy Beaches - American Cemetery
Visit “Les Buissonnets,” the humble family dwelling of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Explore the D-Day landing sites, Museum in Arromanches, Omaha Beach, and honor fallen heroes at the American cemetery of St. Laurent.
Day 4 | Thursday | Mont-St-Michel - Paris
Sing for Mass at the impressive monastery of Mont-St-Michel. Present a recital at the most enchanting Fortress in France.
Day 5 | Friday | Highlight Tour of Paris
Savor the sights on the River Seine: the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triômphe, Place de la Concorde, the Opéra and Bastille Square. Visit Sacré Coeur Basilica, Montmarte’s gleaming crown.
Day 6 | Saturday | Louvre Museum –Evening Mass at the Notre Dame Cathedral
See the world famous Louvre collection of artifacts and works by masters such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Raphael, Titian, and Da Vinci’s famed painting, the Mona Lisa. The sculpture wing houses Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace. Sing for the Vigil Mass at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Day 7 | Sunday | Excursion to Chartres – Evening formal Concert in Paris
Gaze at the grandeur and glory of the Chartres Cathedral. Your group will be welcomed guests to sing for Sunday Mass. Formal concert can be arranged. Optional: enjoy an illuminated cruise along the Seine following your presentation of a formal concert.
Day 8 | Monday | Paris - Lourdes
Depart Paris for the pilgrim town of Lourdes. The beauty of the Grotto will inspire you. Take part in the evening candlelight procession.
ALTERNATIVE FOR THIS
DAY:
Day 8 | Monday | Day at
leisure in Paris or take on optional visit to Taizé
The memory of the apparitions of the Blessed Mother to St. Bernadette is manifest in every aspect of Lourdes. Let your voices be the chorus for Mass and a formal Concert at the Basilica of the Rosary.
Day 9 | Tuesday | Full day in Lourdes - PM/Concert at the Upper Basilica
The memory of the apparitions of the Blessed Mother to St. Bernadette is manifest in every aspect of Lourdes. Let your voices be the chorus for Mass and a formal Concert at the Basilica of the Rosary.
ALTERNATIVE FOR THIS
DAY:
Day 9 | Tuesday | Excursion
to Versailles
The memory of the apparitions of the Blessed Mother to St. Bernadette is manifest in every aspect of Lourdes. Let your voices be the chorus for Mass and a formal Concert at the Basilica of the Rosary.
Day 10 | Wednesday | Return to the USA
