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Catholic Pilgrimage · 10 Days · France

Catholic France with Kevin Matthews and Very Reverend Joshua Caswell

Join Kevin Matthews and Fr. Joshua Caswell on a pilgrimage to France. This trip visits Toulouse, Lisieux, Normandy Beach, Paris, Lourdes and more!

Dates
April 9-18, 2026
Departs Chicago
Duration
10 Days
Trip code 26RS04FRKM
From
$4,295
The Pilgrimage

Walk in the Footsteps of Faith

Join Kevin Matthews and Fr. Joshua Caswell on a pilgrimage to France. This trip will visit Lisieux, Normandy Beach, Paris, Lourdes and more!

Kevin Matthews
Your Host

Kevin Matthews

Kevin Matthews, a legendary former radio broadcaster, has embarked on an extraordinary journey of hope that is both deeply moving and inspiring. His message resonates profoundly today, particularly with those who have drifted away from the Catholic faith or feel abandoned and broken. Kevin’s powerful declaration, “We all are broken, but we are loved by God,” serves as a beacon of hope and healing.

Available for one-day, two-day, or three-day conferences, Kevin speaks without a script, delivering heartfelt and spontaneous talks that inspire laughter, tears, and profound reflection. He recounts his transformative encounter with the Virgin Mary at a dumpster and the blessings he received in Fatima, imparting a message that is both personal and universal. Kevin Matthews is a speaker who embodies the miraculous. From his first divine encounter to his ongoing devotion to the Blessed Mother, his story is a testament to the power of faith and the enduring love of God.

Kevin’s remarkable story begins in an unlikely place: a filthy dumpster. It was there that he experienced a profound encounter with God that would change his life forever. Amongst the trash, he discovered a discarded statue of the Virgin Mary. This miraculous find set Kevin on a spiritual journey that led him to Fatima, Portugal, where he experienced further divine intervention. His experiences are not just inspiring; they are miraculous.

Over the past decade, Kevin has shared his profound love of God and the Blessed Mother with thousands. His recitals of the Rosary are now heard worldwide, spreading a message of hope and devotion. In July of 2024, Kevin released his second book, “Mary’s Roadie.” This is Kevin’s second book with Catholic publisher Matthew Kelly. This follows the success of his first book, which has deeply touched readers, including cancer survivor Charlie Fisher, who has distributed dozens of copies to friends in need of its hopeful message.

Kevin’s ability to captivate audiences is undeniable. Once a voice to 10 million weekly radio listeners in Chicago, Kevin is now an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame. However, his current mission transcends the airwaves; he now consoles the brokenhearted and instills hope in the desolate. His dynamic speaking engagements range from prisons to women’s conferences, where he is lauded for his heartfelt homage to Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

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What's included

✓ Included

  • ✓Roundtrip airfare from Chicago to Paris x Toulouse to Chicago
  • ✓Airline surcharges, fuel, and airport taxes are subject to change until the time of ticketing
  • ✓Tourist taxes
  • ✓TGV Train tickets from Paris to Lourdes in 2nd Class
  • ✓First-class hotels for 8 nights
  • ✓Service charges and hotel taxes
  • ✓Buffet breakfast daily
  • ✓5 Hotel dinners (standard 3-course menu; beverages may be purchased at an additional cost)
  • ✓1 Seine River Dinner Cruise with wine
  • ✓1 Lunch at the famous La Couronne Restaurant (TBC)
  • ✓1 Farewell dinner with wine
  • ✓All transfers with a private A/C motor coach as per itinerary
  • ✓City taxes, tolls, and parking fees for the coach
  • ✓Professional English-speaking Christian tour guide throughout
  • ✓Entrance fees are included to sites specifically listed (outside view means no entrance is included)
  • ✓Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out)
  • ✓Select International Tours Travel Portfolio
  • ✓Confirmation of daily private Mass
  • ✓Whisper sets

× Not included

  • ×Travel protection -we recommend you consider purchasing CFAR Travel Protection
  • ×Tipping/Gratuities for the guide(s), driver, and wait staff (please refer to the suggestions we will provide for you with your final documents) Suggested budget $200- $220
  • ×Any items not explicitly mentioned in the listed inclusions
  • ×Meals not specifically listed at the end of each day (B. L. D.)
  • ×Church donations (budget $2.00 - $5.00 per Mass)
  • ×Airport transfers for land-only passengers unless at the airport at the same time as the group
  • ×Personal expenses
  • ×Any airline baggage charges
  • ×Baggage handling at train stations, airports, and hotels in excess of one suitcase per person
  • ×Any charges incurred due to excessive luggage including the cost of an additional baggage vehicle or porterage charges

Tipping/Gratuities for the guide(s), driver, and wait staff (please refer to the suggestions we will provide for you with your final documents) Suggested budget $200- $220.

Day by Day

Your pilgrimage, mapped out

Tap any day to explore. Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner.
Day 1April 9, 2026
DEPART FROM USA
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Depart from Chicago on an overnight flight to Paris. Dinner and breakfast are served on the plane. Quotes for add-on flights and for optional Premium Economy, and Business Class upgrades are available upon request. We work with group tickets that do not permit us to assign airplane seats. If seat location is an important feature of the trip for you, please purchase the Land Only package and plan to book your own flights.

Day 2April 10, 2026
PARIS – LISIEUX
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We arrive in Paris, France, where we are greeted by our Select International Tours English-speaking tour manager, who will be with us for the entire trip. We board our motorcoach for a two-hour bus ride to Lisieux. Upon arrival, we visit the home of St. Therese the Little Flower. We also visit the Carmel Convent, where we celebrate Mass, and Les Buisonnets, the humble dwelling of the Saint. Continue to the magnificent Basilica of St. Therese and its crypt. Then proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight in Lisieux.

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Day 3April 11, 2026
NORMANDY BEACHES
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We drive through the beautiful French countryside toward Normandy Beaches. The 54 miles of Atlantic stretching from Utah Beach in the west to Sword Beach in the east are littered with WWII museums, monuments, cemeteries, and battle remains left in tribute to the courage of the British, Canadian, and American armies that successfully carried out the largest military operation in history: D-Day. On these serene beaches, at the crack of dawn on June 6, 1944, the Allies finally gained a foothold in France. From this moment, Nazi Europe was destined to crumble. This morning we drive through the beautiful Normandy scenery toward Omaha Beach, where we see the American Memorial and Cemetery. We celebrate Mass near Omaha Beach and remember our brave, fallen soldiers. Return to Lisieux for dinner and overnight.

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Day 4April 12, 2026
ROUEN – PARIS
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After breakfast, we drive to Paris. We stop in Rouen, where we retrace the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc. Rouen offers a restored medieval quarter and a marvelous Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame, often painted by Claude Monet. Throughout its turbulent history, the city was destroyed several times. During the Middle Ages, it was devastated by fire and the plague. The English occupied it during the Hundred Years’ War when the French heroine Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc) was tried for heresy and burned at the stake in the central square in 1431. During WWII, Allied bombing raids laid waste to large parts of the city, especially the area south of the cathedral, but over the last six decades, the city has been meticulously rebuilt. We tour the city on foot and celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Joan of Arc. Enjoy lunch at La Couronne, the restaurant where Julia Child had such an amazing meal she decided to become a chef (TBC). After lunch, we continue to Paris where we settle into our hotel. Dinner is at leisure tonight with the opportunity to explore Parisian cafe food. Overnight in Paris. (B. Special lunch)

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Day 5April 13, 2026
PARIS
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After breakfast, we enjoy a city tour of Paris, followed by a visit to the newly rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris’ most beloved church. We continue on to the Montmartre section of Paris to explore the city’s Bohemian quarter and the magnificent Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart Basilica), where we celebrate Mass and have time to explore on our own. The rest of the afternoon is spent at leisure exploring the city, perhaps visiting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or some of the city’s magnificent and historic churches. Tonight, we enjoy the sights of Paris from the Seine River, as we enjoy a dinner cruise. Marvel at the beautiful illuminated city, and see the light show at the Eiffel Tower from the upper deck of the ship or the lounge. Overnight in Paris. (B. Special Dinner)

BD
Day 6April 14, 2026
LOURDES
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This morning, we celebrate Mass at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal and see the incorrupt body of St. Vincent de Paul in the chapel of Maison-Mere before we take the TGV train to Lourdes. Upon arrival in Lourdes, we are transferred to our hotel. After dinner, we join pilgrims from all over the world for the Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Lourdes.

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Day 7April 15, 2026
LOURDES
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We celebrate Mass, visit the Basilica and the Grotto, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette, and drink water from the miraculous spring that has healed so many. Our group will have the opportunity to see Boly Mill, the birthplace of St. Bernadette, and Le Cachot, an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s impoverished family lived. Pray the Stations of the Cross and attend Blessing of the Sick in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

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Day 8April 16, 2026
LOURDES
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After breakfast, we celebrate Mass, followed by a full day of prayer and devotion. Visit the baths, be submerged in the miraculous water, and do some shopping for religious gifts. In the evening, join the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

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Day 9April 17, 2026
TOULOUSE
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Following Mass in Lourdes, we depart for Toulouse, where Dominic of Osma founded the Dominican Order. The Jacobin Church was the heart of life and a teaching center in the 12th century, and now is the place where St. Thomas Aquinas is buried. Standing majestically in the city’s heart, the huge Gothic structure contains the tomb and the saint’s relics. We have a guided tour of the church. Tonight’s dinner is at a local restaurant with a choice of beer or wine. Dinner and overnight in Toulouse. (B. Special dinner)

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Day 10April 18, 2026
RETURN TO USA
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After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for our flights home.

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Pricing

Choose how you travel

Land and Air
$5,295per person

Land and Air. Main trip package.

Solo Room (Additional Charge)
$895additional

Solo Room (Additional Charge). Additional supplement.

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Deposit
A deposit of $500.00 per person should accompany your registration by December 26, 2025.
Final Payment
Final payment is due by February 8, 2026.
Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid through October 18, 2026.
Payment Fee
A convenience fee of 4% will be charged for credit card payments.

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