Depart with your overnight flight to Paris, France. Meals are served on board.

Upon arrival you will be greeted by your Perillo Tours representative and transfer by private deluxe motor coach to your hotel for check-in. After you've checked-in to your hotel we will discover the basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre and the amazing view you have over Paris. In 1870, war broke out between France and Germany, and France was invaded. The idea took hold that the ordeals incurred by France were due to its spiritual faults rather than only political ones. This gave birth to the construction of a basilica dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This project was seen as an atonement and as the force of hope and spiritual renewal. Parisian and French Christians pledge to maintain a permanent 24/7 prayer in the basilica in exchange for the protection of Paris. In 1872, the archbishop of Paris approved the project and chose the hill of Montmartre for the site. The financing of the edifice was through individual gifts (often modest ones) from people all over France. Their names are engraved in the stone of the basilica. For over a century, Parisians and pilgrims from all over the world relay to maintain the permanent prayer. (Possibility of an adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and of a meeting with one of the sisters that welcome the pilgrims). Montmartre is a hill overlooking Paris north of the river Seine. It’s a lively neighbourhood well known for its ideal location, the romantic charm of its small streets and for the many artists who decided to live here at the end of the 19th century. Its name comes from Saint Denis, the first bishop of Paris, who died as a martyr on the 3rd century. Tradition holds that he and his companions died here giving it its name, that is of Montmartre, "the mount of martyrs", followed by a possible eucharistic celebration. Return to our hotel for Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (D.)

After our daily included breakfast at the hotel we visit the basilica of Saint Denis and its royal necropolis. Listed as a national historical monument, this edifice is an architectural jewel and a high place of memory for the French royalty. The visit of the highly cultural site is a trip through time when Christian faith and politics were one and the same. At the time of Saint Louis (Louis IX), the basilica became a royal necropolis. Dagobert I was the first Frankish king to be buried here, numerous Capetian kings followed as well as Anne of Brittany, Francis I, Henry II, Catherine de Medicis, Anne of Austria, Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and many others. Evangelized in the 3rd century, France had enough Christians in the year 250 for pope Fabian to send the first bishop, Saint Denis. However, Christians were being persecuted up until the emperor Constantine recognized the Christian faith in 313. The bishop of Paris was one of these martyrs. Legend has it that, after being decapitated on Montmartre, the saint carried his head and walked until he reached the spot where the actual basilica would be built. We stop for lunch (on your own), then  we visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris with its silhouette immediately recognizable. The lifts will make their way through its iron skeleton to bring you at 276 m in a few minutes. From the top, when the weather is clear, you'll have a breathtaking view of Paris! With more than 6 million visitors each year, it is the most visited monument in France after the cathedral Notre-Dame. Built in only two years for the 1889 World Fair, it was first called the "300 meter tower" but then took the name of its creator Gustave Eiffel. The tower was supposed to be torn down once the World Fair was over but was happily spared as it showed itself to be useful for scientific research (weather station/telephone/radio).On the Ile de la Cité, in the historic heart of Paris, is the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris, a jewel of gothic art. Discover this unique site which is still a place of rich spirituality with around twenty priests ordained each year. It's also possible to venerate here the Crown of Thorns on the first Friday of each month. The project to build this splendid cathedral began in 1160 when the bishop of Paris wanted for his diocese a new cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The first stone was laid in 1163 in the presence of Pope Alexander III. The edifice met perfectly the expectations of the bishop as it is an architectural jewel and its rose windows are spectacular and huge. It became the symbol of Paris and of Christian France. In the 17th century, after 23 years of marriage and no children, King Louis XIII consecrated France to the Virgin Mary in thanks for the birth of his son, the famous Louis XIV. A possibility for a eucharistic celebration. return to our hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations at your hotel. (B.D.)

After breakfast we visit the Chateau of Versailles, the most famous and majestic of all French chateaus. Discover the great apartments, the hall of Mirrors, the king's room, the queen's room, the apartments of the ladies and the park. This chateau is grand and appreciated as much for its gardens as for its architecture and its richly decorated rooms. The hall of Mirrors is exceptional, incredible in its beauty. we stop for lunch (on your own) then continue to the Miraculous Medal and the celebrated "Bon Marché" department store, discover the epic 350 years missionary history of the priests of the Foreign Missions of Paris in Asia : Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma... Many have risked their lives in going abroad. Their story is told in the room of the Martyrs, consecrated to the memory of the French priests who have died in Asia. Pilgrimage to the chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, a high spiritual Parisian place where several apparitions of the Virgin Mary took place in 1830. These apparitions are recognized by the Church. Discover the life of Saint Catherine Labouré to whom the Virgin Mary appeared and to leave with a medal that the daughters of Charity still share with those who they meet. Each pilgrim can come to pray in the same spot of the apparitions or in front of the Saint's reliquary. After several apparitions of both Saint Vincent de Paul and of Christ, Catherine Labouré had the joy of speaking three times with the Virgin Mary from July to December 1830. The young novice of the daughters of Charity was awakened in the middle of the night and invited to go to pray in the community's chapel. It was here that the Virgin appeared for the first time. The Virgin asked her to offer to the world a medal for which she gave the details. This object, simple but full of symbolism, profoundly marked the Parisian spirit when the city was hit with a terrible epidemic of cholera in 1832. After discover the chapel of Saint Vincent de Paul and the relics of this saint. Through this chapel, pilgrims may pray Saint Vincent who was fervent apostle of Charity. Possibility for a Eucharistic celebration. After, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accomodations (B.D.)

After breakfast we take the time for a spiritual stop in Vézelay in the heart of the Burgundy region, 2.5h from Paris or Lyon. On the top of the medieval village, discover the basilica Saint Mary Magdalene. This true Romanesque masterpiece is listed by Unesco as a World Heritage site. You'll be welcomed there by the monastic fraternity of Jerusalem, a renewal community of monks and nuns. They combine monastic life with their work in the heart of the town. Their beautiful offices are a reminder of the chants of the ancient pilgrims. Time for prayer, and take part in a service of the monastic fraternity of Jerusalem, meet with a monk or nun. Dinner and overnight accommodations at your hotel in Vezelay. (B.D.)

Important place of pilgrimage since the middle ages, Vézelay and its basilica are the point of departure for one of the ways of Santiago de Compostela. According to Tradition, the relics of Saint Mary Magdalene would be in the basilica. She arrived in France after leaving Palestine with saint Lazare, Marie Salomé and Mary Jacobé. Illustrious persons such as Saint Bernard (founder of the order of cistercian monks) and the king Richard the Lion Hearted preached here during the crusades. Optional Eucharistic celebration.

After breakfast we depart to  Paray-le-Monial. The sanctuary of Paray-le-Monial where one evokes the Sacred Heart of Jesus since the apparitions of the Christ in the 17th century was recognized by the church. The sanctuary is administered by the community of the Emmanuel which spreads the message of the infinite love of Jesus throughout the world. Sessions for youth and families are organized during the summer. These gatherings bring together more than 15,000 people each year. A member of the "Charismatic Renewal", the community of the Emmanuel is young, dynamic and missionary. During this pilgrimage, you'll be shown a presentation of the apparitions and of the message of the Christ and offered a time of prayer. Time permitting meet with one of the priests in charge of the sanctuary. After return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations. (B.D.)

In 1671, Marguerite Alacoque entered into the monastery of the visitation in Paray-le-Monial. After several apparitions, Christ showed her his heart telling her : "my divine heart has exalted love for mankind and for you especially." Sister Marguerite Marie felt called to make known the devotion to the Sacred Heart. She also began the practice of the Holy Hour shortly before dying on October 17, 1690 saying the name of Jesus. Since then, the sanctuary of Paray-le-Monial has been dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Many families have been consecrated to Him

After breakfast transfer to Ars-sur-Formans. In Ars, 1h from Lyon, discover the life and influence of the saint Curé d'Ars (patron saint of priests). When he arrived in Ars the priest found himself confronted with rampant poverty, alcohol and futile pleasures. The life of devotion of Saint Curé d'Ars and his love for the "Good God" -as he liked to call him- transformed the life of the inhabitants of the village. The priest, who had such trouble learning to read and succeeding at the seminary, eventually had crowds of people came to hear him preach. The village of Ars is to this day highly influenced by this saint, he who was proclaimed universal patron saint of all priests by the Church in 2010. You can pray at his shrine, visit his house, pray in the company of the dynamic religious community and deepen the still very relevant message of the saint. There is also a seminary, one of the most recent and flourishing in France. Placed under the patronage of Saint Curé d'Ars, the seminarians are inspired by the life of the saint for their future priesthood. The sanctuary takes special attention of welcoming priests as the Curé d'Ars is their patron. After we stop for lunch (on your own) then continue to Lyons. Visit the basilica of Fourvière located on the hill of the same name that dominates the city of Lyon. This hill has been since antiquity a unique place of prayer for the people of Lyon who call it "the hill that prays". The divine offices offered each day are witness to the dynamic spiritual life here. Possibility to also visit the nearby a museum of religious art. Dinner and overnight accommodations in Lyon. (B.D.)

It is on the hill, site of the martyrdom of Saint Pothinus, that the first Christians expressed their faith during the roman era by placing themselves under the protection of Marie. Built in the 19th century, the basilica was constructed at the request of thousands of the people of Lyon. Splendid mosaics cover the walls of the cathedral. Each year, more than 2 million people "climb" the Fourvière where they discover a unique view of the city of Lyon. The basilica and the site are listed as World Heritage by Unesco.

This morning after breakfast visit the cathedral of Saint-Jean in the heart of Lyon. You can admire its architecture, especially its façade with the central rose window that is more than 8 meters in diameter. Admire as well the paintings and sculptures, the astronomical clock and the treasure: a collection of objects dating from byzantine times to the 19th century. Founded in the 12th century, the cathedral welcomed the first Council of Lyon in 1245 and the second one in 1274. The cathedral of Saint-Jean witnessed essential Christian events such as the coronation of pope John XXII, the celebration of the marriage of king Henri IV and welcomed emperors and Popes. The cathedral today is the episcopal seat of the diocese of Lyon. A town of martyrs, notably Saint Blandina, Lyon is also known by its honorary title of Primate of Gauls, signifying that it is the oldest Church institution in France. Optional eucharistic celebration and a possibility to visit RCF radio (2 million listeners) and to meet with the director. Continue on to Avignon, European capital of Culture in 2000. Visit the famous Papal Palace, listed by Unesco as a World Heritage site. The construction of the palace began in 1335. It is the largest gothic construction of the middle ages. Two Popes were responsible for directing the construction and they gave the palace its aspect of a Christian fortress: ramparts, keep, moats, a magnificent chapel... The palace became the seat of the papacy between 1309 and 1423 with the popes in Avignon before they returned to Rome. Six conclaves were held here and ended in the election of : Benedict XII, Clement VI, Innocent VI, Urban V, Gregory XI and Benedict XIII. The Papacy returned to Rome for political reasons and following the improvement of the relations between Catholics and Orthodox. Today, the papal palace is open to all. It is also known for its famous festival d'Avignon, one of the most important international festivals of contemporary entertainment. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B.D.)

After breakfast depart for Cotignac. Upon arrival visit the sanctuary Notre-Dame de Grâces in Cotignac, between Cannes and Marseille. A typical village of the Provence region, Cotignac is marked by the apparitions of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus as well as by Saint Joseph. These apparitions make this small village the only one in the world where the entire Holy Family has appeared ! Pilgrims today can visit the sanctuary, speak and pray with the community of Saint Jean, a dynamic renewal community of apostolic brothers and sisters. (Possibility to meet with a priest of the Saint Jean community). The sanctuary was born at the time of the apparition of the Virgin on August 10, 1519. As he had done each day, Jean de la Baume, shepherd in the region, began his day with prayer. On this day the Virgin told him to build a church at this precise spot so that pilgrims might come in procession to receive the grace and gifts that she wanted to grant them. Over the years the chapel became a sanctuary. It is in the 17th century that the most important miracle happened for the French. It was after years of sterility that the royal couple, Anne of Austria and Louis XIII, went on pilgrimage to Cotignac and thanks to their faith, Louis XIV was born. To give thanks and praise king Louis XIII consecrated France to the Virgin Mary. King Louis XIV came in 1660 to thank the Virgin Mary for his life. we stop for lunch (on your own). In the heart of Provence, we istop for a spiritual time in the sanctuary of the Sainte-Baume dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, contemporary of Christ. The Dominican monks have been the guardians of this sanctuary since 1295. Pilgrims can share in their divine offices, meet with them, and discover Saint Mary Magdalene as well as to pray at the grotto. At the Sainte Baume one can admire the beauty of creation marvellously preserved and receive the heritage of a living tradition that has marked for centuries european and provencal culture. The Gospel seems concrete here and close to us, thanks to the testimony of the sinner who became a disciple and apostle. dinner and overnight accommodations at yhour hotel. (B.D.)

According to Christian tradition, Mary Magdalene, Marie Salomé and Saint Lazare fled Palestine on boat to escape roman persecutions. They made land in France in the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer where they each went their own way. This is the first evangelization of Gaul (the ancient name of France). As of the first centuries, Christians, penitents, saints, kings and popes came to the grotto of the Sainte Baume on pilgrimage to be near Saint Mary Magdalene. Tradition says that she lived here for 30 years, offering her life for the conversion of sinners

After breakfast transfer to Marseille (45 miles) with the possibility to meet with Monsignor Rey, Bishop of Fréjus-Toulon. After, stop for lunch (on your own). After lunch board the TGV Marseille / Paris (fastest train in the world - duration 3h). Free time to stroll on your own in Paris. (possibility of Eucharistic celebration if requested). Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight accommodations at your hotel. (B.D.)

After breakfast depart for the airport for your flight home. (B.)