Divinity Tour of France: Paris, Lisieux, and Lourdes

The Sacré Cœur in Montmartre, France.

What to expect on this itinerary

It takes visitors little time to realize the seamless interaction of past and present in France, and this 9-day tour of the country provides you with a front-row seat for this interaction, especially in regard to the country's religious sites. With Paris as your basecamp, trips to Lourdes and Lisieux will tell the holy story of France and why so many of the pious return here.

Countries Visited

France

Places Visited

Paris, Lisieux, Lourdes

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Paris – The City of Lights

Situated along the banks of the Seine River, Paris is an excellent ambassador for the splendor of France. Upon your arrival, you will jump right into this thorough exploration of all that is French. After landing at Charles de Gaulle airport, a comfortable transfer will convey you into the heart of the city where you will have a chance to get your bearings. In the afternoon, you can unlock the secrets of the country's most famous cathedral on a guided tour of Notre Dame.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Paris – In the Footsteps of Picasso

Day 3

Lisieux – The Charm of Normandy

Day 4

Paris – Returning to the City of Lights

Day 5

Lourdes – Witness the Divine

Day 6

Lourdes – An Ambassador of the Past

Day 7

Paris – Departing the Serene

Day 8

Paris – Day Trip to a UNESCO Site

Day 9

Paris – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Walk in the footsteps of Picasso and other artistic masters on a walking tour of Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur
  • Unlock the secrets of France's most famous cathedral on a guided tour of Notre-Dame to hear about the legend of the Hunchback
  • Explore the romantic depths of the Latin Quarter, where seductive streets that are lined with inviting cafes and coffee shops have attracted visitors for centuries
  • Discover the majestic depths of the Louvre to view countless artifacts and artwork
  • Enjoy a guided excursion to the town of Lisieux, where the quaint charm of Normandy is well-displayed, and the miraculous history of St. Therese will come to life
  • Bask in the scenic countryside at the base of the Pyrenees in Lourdes, where chapels, churches, and grottos wait to tell the tale of the 19th-century peasant girl who witnessed the divine
  • Amble through the gilded interior and immaculate gardens of Versailles on a guided exploration of this Parisian suburb

Starting Price

$4,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Bridget T.
France Vacation Review: Montmartre, Provence, Nice, Private Tour, Cooking Class, 10 Nights

Wonderful! We did and saw a lot, and everything went smoothly. Zicasso's travel designer was very responsive to our questions and listened to what our expectations were for our trip. She really was a pleasure to work with. When she was out of the office, her colleagues were equally responsive and easy to work with.

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Steve C.
France Vacation Review: Normandy, Paris, Loire Valley, Cooking School, Private Guide, 14-Day Trip

My wife and I just returned from a two-week trip in France that was mostly organized by the travel company. Zicasso's travel designer organized all of the transportation, accommodations, and activities for a combined week-long stay in Normandy and in Paris. In addition, she coordinated transportation and tours for us and a group of friends who joined us for a cooking school in the Loire Valley after our first week in France. The travel company did not plan the cooking school event.

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Our accommodations were all excellent and very well located. The small group tours and private guides we had were also very well qualified and professional. In addition, the travel company had an app which contained the itinerary, travel documents, and other useful information. That was pretty slick!

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France Travel Review: Paris, Loire Valley, Claude Monet Home and Gardens, Eiffel Tower, Seine River Cruise, Winery Tour, 1 Week

This was one of my bucket-list trips and I was not disappointed at all. Our travel agent did an amazing job of explaining, organizing, and communicating everything for this trip. I only wish I had stayed a few more days to see everything we wanted to, but I want to go back and I will most likely use Zicasso again for any trips I book.

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France Trip Review: Lascaux, Winery Tour, Cave Visit, Michelin-Star Restaurants, 6 Nights

This trip could not have been better planned or executed. The transitions were seamless, the hotels were incredible, with Michelin-star restaurants, and the guides were knowledgeable and attentive to our individual preferences. The travel agency Zicasso referred us to could not have prepared a better trip or arranged things any better. They were great.

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France Tour Review: Wine Tasting, Local Cuisine, 12-Night Trip

Zicasso's tour operator was good in their organization of this trip. Their mobile phone app was always updated to reflect the latest trip and driver changes, with updates and reminders on the flights as well.

They were very responsive and flexible with queries on changes we wanted to make and would offer suggestions and recommendations whenever it mattered to make the trip a more enjoyable one.

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We had a fantastic trip to Strasbourg, Paris, Bayeux, and Amboise. The travel company did an amazing job connecting us with high-quality guides and activities. Our accommodations were well situated and comfortable. The app helped keep us on track and included all of the key information we needed during our itinerary. We would recommend the travel company to others who are planning a trip to France.

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