Join Bishop Neary and JeriCo Christian Journeys on a special pilgrimage connecting the St. Cloud Diocese with its patron saint in St. Cloud, France. We will also have a unique visit to Le Mans, France which is near to Bishop Neary's heart as the home and origin of his order, The Congregation of the Holy Cross. See the itinerary for a full list of sites in Paris and other significant day trips that we will explore.

• Roundtrip airfare from Mpls.  Fuel surcharges and taxes subject to change 

(Call for other departure city prices)

• Hotel accommodations based on double occupancy 

• Breakfast and dinner daily 

• Professional guide/escort entire journey 

• Museum/sites entrance tickets 

• Daily Mass and/or spiritual opportunities

*Tips (porters, drivers, guides, waitstaff, hotels, etc.)

* Headsets

• Lunches, extra meals, specialty beverages 

• Excess baggage 

• Travel Insurance Protection: JeriCo recommends you purchase a travel protection plan that offers Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/ Repatriation, Trip Delay, and Baggage Delay.

Itinerary and site visits subject to change. Current valid Passport is required -- must be valid for 6 months beyond date of return. Your airline ticket cannot be issued without this information.  An ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) may be needed. If/when France implements this process more information would be communicated (but it will not be difficult or expensive based on the other European countries that have already implemented this).

Cancellation: Airline ticket will be nonrefundable once ticketed. Other cancellation penalties also apply - see terms and conditions sheet for further details. JeriCo Christian Journeys acts only as an agent for the airline and the land operators and holds no responsibility for damages or expenses that are beyond our control.  

See Terms and Conditions disclosure.

Experience a spiritual journey through France, connecting the heritage of St. Cloud, MN with St. Cloud, France. along with visits to Paris, Le Mans, Chartres, Versailles, Lisieux, and Mont Saint Michel. Celebrate daily Mass, explore historic churches and UNESCO sites, and enjoy guided tours, local hospitality, daily Mass and moments of prayer and reflection. A truly unique experience with Spiritual Director Bishop Patrick Neary.

Depart MSP airport with an overnight flight to begin your pilgrimage journey to France. Get ready for an amazing trip

Meet your guide and board your coach bus. Celebrate Mass. Check in to your Paris hotel and enjoy dinner with the group.

Panoramic tour of Paris Proper

Enjoy a panoramic tour in the morning of Paris Proper. Stop for a picture at the Eifel Tower.

Explore Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre

In the afternoon we will explore the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre that overlooks Paris. Perpetual adoration has continued uninterrupted since 1885.

Celebrate Mass

Dinner and overnight in Paris

Visit Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

After breakfast, head to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the St. Vincent de Paul Chapel in the morning.

Visit St. Vincent de Paul Chapel

After breakfast, head to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the St. Vincent de Paul Chapel in the morning.

Visit St. Chappelle and Notre Dame Cathedral

After lunch, visit St. Chappelle and Notre Dame Cathedral in the afternoon.

Celebrate Mass

Dinner and overnight in Paris

Free time

Enjoy some free time in the morning to shop or have coffee before heading to St. Cloud.

Meet host and celebrate Mass

Meet our host and celebrate Mass in our sister city.

Dinner and overnight in St. Cloud

Guided visit to St. Cloud town hall

Spend a special day in the town of St. Cloud including a guided visit to the town hall.

Hike in the park

Enjoy a hike in the park in St. Cloud.

Visit Church of St. Clodoald

Spend time at the Church of St. Clodoald (St. Cloud, the patron saint of St. Cloud, France and MN). Spend time praying before the relics of Saint Cloud and celebrate Mass.

Celebrate Mass

Spend time praying before the relics of Saint Cloud and celebrate Mass.

Dinner and overnight

Enjoy dinner with host families, as available. Overnight in St. Cloud.

Discover the Palace of Versailles

Discover the famous Palace of Versailles with its impressive museum, art, gardens and history.

Lunch in Versailles Park Gardens

There are restaurants in the park gardens for lunch.

Celebrate Mass

Gala dinner in the parish hall

Travel to Le Mans via Chartres

Head from Paris area to Le Mans with stop in Chartres, another stunning UNESCO site with its French Gothic art, stained glass windows, architecture and Black Madonna statue.

Celebrate Mass

Dinner and overnight in Le Mans

Visit Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau

Le Mans, France is the home of the Congregation of Holy Cross which is the order of Bishop Neary. See the Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the order.

Celebrate Mass in Le Mans

Celebrate Mass in Bishop Neary’s home away from home.

Dinner and overnight in Le Mans

Day trip to Mont Saint Michel

A day trip to Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The abbey’s gothic and romanesque architecture is a marvel of medieval design.

Celebrate Mass

Dinner and overnight in Le Mans

Spend the day in Lisieux

Spend the day in Lisieux, France home of St. Theresa of Lisieux, known as the “Little Flower”.

Celebrate Mass

Dinner and overnight in Paris

Flight

Departure from Paris to the United States with special memories of our time together