THE SHRINES OF FRANCE

Lourdes – Ars – Paray le Monial – Nevers – Paris - Lisieux

 

The Starlight Ballroom Dancers Association has arranged an exclusive custom tour this summer.

Highlights:

·         Departure date :  July 2, 2005

·         Return date :  July 10, 2005

·         Land cost (based on double occupancy):

$1650 with 25 or more persons

$1760 with 20 to 24 persons

Air from JFK - $970 (estimated, including taxes)

Single supplement - $490

Optional trip insurance - $129 (covers pre-existing medical condition if paid with deposit)

·         Deposit – due on 3/31/05 (by check payable to Cash International Travel Inc.)

$200 per person – for land and air package

$100 per person – for land only

·         Balance (major credit cards accepted)

Due 70 days prior to departure

·         Itinerary attached

 

What’s included:

·         First class hotels with private bath and shower

·         Private motorcoach

·         Transfers to and from airport (extra if securing own air on different flights)

·         Services of tour escort/guide

·         Buffet breakfast and dinner daily; four 3-course lunches

·         Hotel taxes and service charges

 

What’s not included:

·         Tips

·         Porterage fees

·         Drinks during meals

 

Other amenities:

Our group gets one free land package with 20 full-paying passengers.  The Starlight Ballroom Dancers Association will use this “free” to pay for:

·         Additional lunches

·         Tips and drinks

 

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

 

02 July :

·         Transatlantic overnight flight from JFK

 

03 July :

·        Transfer Pau Airport / Lourdes Hotel, by coach

·        Dinner (3-course menu, drinks not included) & overnight with buffet breakfast at Hotel Eliseo **** - or similar in Lourdes

 

Last hotel built in Lourdes opened since 21st june 2002, the Eliseo**** is ideally situated less than 100 metres from the principal entrance of the grotto at the foot of the stations of the cross.  Unique of its kind, admirably well thought out, it combines quality equipment with charming lounges  and bedrooms not to mention the richness of its cooking.  Everything is an opportunity for wonderful memories...

 

04 July :

·        Half day walking tour of Lourdes with your escort/guide

·        Dinner (3-course menu, drinks not included) & overnight with buffet breakfast at Hotel Eliseo **** - or similar in Lourdes

 

05 July :

·        Private motorcoach for touring Lourdes – Avignon – Paray le Monial – Paris Hotel 3 days (including road tolls, driver’s accommodation & meals)

·        Stop for visit of Carcassonne with your escort/guide

·        Lunch (3-course menu, drinks not included) at local restaurant en route

·        Visit of Avignon with your escort/guide

·        Dinner (3-course menu, drinks not included) & overnight with buffet breakfast at Hotel Mercure Cité des Papes ***sup - or similar in Avignon

 

The hotels are exceptionally situated in the heart of the city, at the foot of the {µ}Popal Palace, two minutes walk from the  Pont d Avignon  and the town s main square  Place de l Horloge .{µ} The Hotel Mercure Cité des Papes has 61 rooms, including 21 large beds, 34 single beds and 6 family rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and have minibar, telephone and TV satellite.        

 

06 July :

·        Stop for visit of Shrine of St John Vianney in Ars & Paray le Monial with your escort/guide

·        Lunch (3-course menu, drinks not included) at local restaurant en route

·        Dinner (3-course menu, drinks not included) & overnight with buffet breakfast at Hostellerie des 3 Pigeons ** / Paray le Monial – or similar

 

The Hostellerie des 3 Pigeons, located in the town centre, is a few minutes from the main historical and religious monuments:

• La Tour Saint-Nicolas (16th century)
• L'Hôtel de Ville (Renaissance façade)
• La Basilique Romane (11th century)
• La Chapelle des Apparitions
• La Chapelle de la Colombière
• Le Musée Eurachistique du Hiéron

Marie-France and Philippe Cristofoli will be pleased to welcome you to the Hostellerie des 3 Pigeons. For your comfort, we have 44 bedrooms and two dining rooms.

A former coaching inn a short walk from the historical and religious centre, a restaurant serving regional specialities and cuisine, including Charloais beef.

 

07 July :

·        Stop for visit of Nevers with St. Gildard & Museum with your escort/guide

·        Lunch (3-course menu, drinks not included) at local restaurant en route

·        (END OF TOURING COACH DISPOSAL AND ESCORT/GUIDE DISPOSAL AT HOTEL IN PARIS)

·        Dinner (3-course menu, drinks not included) at local restaurant near hotel

·        Overnight with buffet breakfast at Hotel Neva *** / or similar in paris

 

The Hotel Neva is located close to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. All rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with bath or shower, hair dryer, private facilities, satellite TV, mini-bar, direct dial telephone line and safety box.

 

08 July :

·        Full day visit of Paris, by coach with guide, with visits to Rue du bac – Miraculous Medal, St Vincent de Paul, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacre Coeur Basilica, including funiculaire tickets go and back to Montmartre Hill

·        Dinner (3-course menu, drinks not included) at local restaurant near hotel

·        Overnight with buffet breakfast at Hotel Neva *** / or similar in Paris

 

09 July :

·        Full day excursion to Lisieux, by coach with guide with visits to local shrines

·        Lunch (3-course menu, drinks not included) at local restaurant in Lisieux

·        Dinner (3-course menu, drinks not included) at local restaurant near hotel

·        Overnight with buffet breakfast at Hotel Neva *** / or similar in Paris

 

10 July :

·        Transfer Paris Hotel / Paris Airport (day-time), by coach with assistance

RESERVATION FORM

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