WYD + Paris & Lourdes

This program can also be added prior to Days in the Diocese or after World Youth Day

Aug 10th Depart your city for Paris

Aug 11th Arrive in Paris, check into lodging, walk the ancient center of Paris visiting Notre Dame, Ste. Chapelle, the Holocaust Memorial, evening at the Basilica of the Sacre Coeur 

Aug 12th Pray at the shrine of the Miraculous Medal, witness the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure, walk through the catacombs of Paris, evening at the Eiffel Tower

Aug 13th Morning train to Lourdes, visit the triple basilica of Lourdes and the Grotto of Our Lady, evening candle light procession in honor of Our Lady

Aug 14th Bathe in the sacred waters of Lourdes, pray in the Grotto where Mary appeared, visit Our Lord in adoration, walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette

Aug 15th Transfer to Madrid, stopping Zaragoza to spend some time at the Basilica del Pilar 

Aug 16th-21st World Youth Day (Click here for schedule)

Aug 22nd-23rd Free days to explore Madrid

Aug 24th Depart Madrid for your home city