From October 2 to 15, 2026 (14 days / 12 nights)
Experience a group pilgrimage in the South of France, escorted by Abbot Jean-Luc Blanchette, in October 2026.
* GUIDED IN FRENCH
Price range: 5,699.00$ through 7,794.00$
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CULTURAL TRIPS
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGES
Come walk in the footsteps of the saints and let yourself be guided through the greatest sanctuaries of France. Discover Lourdes and its apparition cave, participate in Marian processions and offices, then follow the steps of pilgrims to Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, in the heart of a medieval village steeped in history. Experience the serenity of La Salette and its Alpine landscapes, and the peace of Saint-Honorat Island, where monastic life blends with the beauty of the sea. Live moments of prayer, meditation, and sharing that will nourish your faith and your heart.
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Jean-Luc is a native of Lemieux, in Centre-du-Québec. He completed his training at the Grand Séminaire de Québec. He has been a priest since the year 2000 and was curate at the parish-cathedral of Nicolet (2000-2003); parish priest of Chesterville and collaborator in Arthabaska (2003-2006); and parish priest of St-Nicéphore for eleven years. He is currently parish priest of St-François-d’Assise parish in Drummondville and St-Luc parish. Jean-Luc is a smiling man who genuinely likes people and wishes to journey with them in all aspects of their lives. What makes him truly happy is being a witness to a person realizing how much God loves them and cares about their fulfillment. He has been escorting pilgrimages since 2002, and these experiences deeply nourish him.
Overnight transatlantic flight to Toulouse. Meals and overnight on board.
Arrival in Toulouse and transfer to Lourdes, one of the world’s greatest Marian pilgrimage sites. It is here, in 1858, that the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette Soubirous eighteen times, carrying a message of conversion and prayer. Picnic lunch followed by check-in at the hotel. Rest time. Dinner and overnight.
Full day at the sanctuary: discovery of the Grotto of the Apparitions, the basilicas, and participation in the Eucharistic and Marian processions. Lourdes is a place where millions of pilgrims come each year to entrust their intentions and experience a deep path of faith. In the evening, Marian torchlight procession.
Continuation of visits: Way of the Cross on the Espélugues hill, underground Basilica of Saint Pius X, the Baths, museums tracing the life of Saint Bernadette. Free time for personal prayer and participation in services.
Departure for Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, a charming medieval village classified as one of “The most beautiful villages in France.” Lunch en route. Mass at Gellone Abbey (subject to availability). Founded in the 9th century by William of Orange, who became Saint-Guilhem, Gellone Abbey is a jewel of Languedoc Romanesque art. It established itself as a major stop on the Way of Saint James (Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle) starting in the 10th century. Continuation to Montpellier.
Visit of the Notre-Dame de La Salette sanctuary, perched at 1,800m altitude in the Alps. This Marian sanctuary, marked by the apparition of the Virgin in 1846, is a place of prayer and reconciliation for pilgrims from all over the world. Free time. Mass at the Chapel of the Encounter. Check-in at the sanctuary.
Pilgrimage day at the La Salette sanctuary – “The joy of family with Mary.” On September 19, 1846, on the heights of La Salette, the Virgin appeared in tears to two children, Mélanie and Maximin, entrusting them with a call to conversion and prayer. Program includes: presentation of the event with a chaplain, Mass at the basilica, lunch at the sanctuary, Way of the Cross, meditative rosary, and vespers. The day will conclude with a vigil prayer time and the torchlight procession at the basilica.
Drive towards Marseille. Dinner at the Old Port of Marseille (Vieux Port). Then visit the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, also called the “Good Mother” (Bonne Mère), protector of sailors and symbol of the city. This sanctuary, overlooking the Phocaean city, offers an exceptional panorama of the Mediterranean and inspires contemplation and thanksgiving. Mass in the crypt.
Departure for Cannes, then boat crossing to Saint-Honorat Island (15-20 min). Saint-Honorat Island, one of the Lérins Islands in the Bay of Cannes, has housed the Notre-Dame de Lérins Abbey monastery since 410. The community of 21 monks of the Cistercian Congregation of the Immaculate Conception cultivates an eight-hectare vineyard and produces wines and liqueurs. Their life is structured by prayer, work, studies, and hospitality. Program on the island: 11:25 AM: Sunday Mass at the abbey. Meeting with a monk (subject to availability). Lunch on the island. Discovery of the 10th-century chapels, 11th-century ruins, natural coves, and alleys lined with olive trees and Aleppo pines. In the late afternoon, return by boat to Cannes, continuation by coach to Nice, dinner, and overnight.
Departure by coach for Old Nice (Vieux-Nice). Discovery of the 17th-century Baroque Sainte-Réparate Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Nice, with participation in Mass (subject to availability) and time for contemplation. Visit the Chapelle de la Miséricorde, a Niçois Baroque masterpiece, then contemplation from the Castle Hill (Colline du Château) over the Bay of Angels (Baie des Anges). Dinner in a restaurant in Old Nice. In the afternoon, visit the Notre-Dame de l’Assomption Basilica, an impressive 19th-century Neo-Gothic church, followed by a spiritual and cultural walk through the colorful alleys of Old Nice and on the Promenade des Anglais.
Arrival at the town of Baume, dominated by its magnificent Gothic basilica, the legendary burial place of Saint Mary Magdalene. Guided visit of the medieval town and the basilica, discovery of its treasures: furnishings, organs, Baroque choir, Ronzen altarpiece, and crypt with the relics of the saint. Continuation to Plan d’Aups. Welcome by a community of 7 Dominican brothers at the La Sainte-Baume hostel. Lunch at the hostel. In the afternoon, walk up to the cave of Saint Mary Magdalene (150 steps), meeting with the brother guardian, guided visit, and Mass (subject to availability). Return on foot, free time. Dinner and overnight at the La Sainte-Baume hostel.
Day conducive to meditation and spiritual renewal. Ascent to the cave carved into the cliff, prayer time in the forest, considered a holy place since Antiquity. In the late morning, participation in Mass at the Basilica of La Sainte-Baume.
Excursion to the Cistercian Sénanque Abbey, famous for its lavender fields and monastic life. Guided visit and free time to appreciate the serenity of the place. 11:45 AM Participation in the daily Mass. Lunch. Then drive towards Gordes. Perched on the heights of the Luberon, Gordes, one of the “most beautiful villages in France,” captivates with its cobbled streets, dry stone houses, and view of the Calavon Valley. Discovery of the village and Saint-Firmin Church, imposing and richly decorated. Free time. Return to La Sainte-Baume.
Transfer to Marseille and return flight to Montreal.***Itinerary subject to change ***
PRICES
Early booking*:
*$100 discount if you register before June 2, 2026.
Regular price:
Subject to availability, limited quantities.
Note:
*Spiritours offers the possibility of pairing, but Spiritours cannot assume the additional costs for single occupancy if we are unable to pair you. You will be billed for the difference between 30 and 60 days prior to departure if Spiritours is unable to pair you.
All prices are based on the exchange rate in effect on September 15, 2025.
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Inscription
Registration deadline: August 2, 2026
(60 days before departure or when the maximum number of passengers is reached). It is possible to register after this date, a supplement may apply.
To register
You can register on our website (see top right of the trip webpage) or download and complete the PDF form and send it to us with your $750 deposit. Register as soon as possible, as places are limited. Please include a photocopy of your passport with your registration (international trips only).
Please include a photocopy of your passport and proof of travel insurance with your registration.
Travel insurance
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Nb of participants
Minimum 25 – Maximum 40
Required Documentation
All Canadian travelers going to France must be in possession of a passport valid for at least three months after the planned return date.
For more information, please contact
Eric Ramirez
(514) 374-7965, ext. 202
eric.ramirez@spiritours.com
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