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St Bernadette witnessed the Lourdes Virgin Mary apparitions in February 1858. Afterward, in July 1866 she joined the Sisters of Charity in Nevers where she died on 16th April 1879.
In this 1-Day tour, you will depart from Paris. Your guide will join you for a 3-hour walking spiritual guide in the Sanctuary of Nevers. The Space Bernadette Soubirous is a former convent and the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Nevers was converted into a Sanctuary. You can find the museum, created in 1958, rooms for pilgrims, the chapel, where you can admire the saint’s remains, a grotto for contemplation, beautiful gardens where she used to stroll, St. Joseph’s Chapel, and the statue of Our Lady of Waters to whom the saint prayed to.
Attend the 11:45 mass, enjoy your lunch with wine, and after, you´ll have some free time to discover the city of Nevers. Finally, return in your private car to Paris.
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Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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St Bernadette witnessed the Lourdes Virgin Mary apparitions in February 1858. Afterward, in July 1866 she joined the Sisters of Charity in Nevers where she died on 16th April 1879.
In this 1-Day tour, you will depart from Paris. Your guide will join you for a 3-hour walking spiritual guide in the Sanctuary of Nevers. The Space Bernadette Soubirous is a former convent and the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Nevers was converted into a Sanctuary. You can find the museum, created in 1958, rooms for pilgrims, the chapel, where you can admire the saint’s remains, a grotto for contemplation, beautiful gardens where she used to stroll, St. Joseph’s Chapel, and the statue of Our Lady of Waters to whom the saint prayed to.
Attend the 11:45 mass, enjoy your lunch with wine, and after, you´ll have some free time to discover the city of Nevers. Finally, return in your private car to Paris.
Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or place of preference. Then travel to the Aanctuary of Nevers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nevers, Nevers, Nievre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Arrive at the SANCTUARY OF BERNADETTE and meet your private guide for a 3-hour detailed spiritual visit
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nevers, Nevers, Nievre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
11:45 Scheduled Mass and departure of your guide
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nevers, Nevers, Nievre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
12:30 Lunch in the Sanctuary of Nevers (wine included)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nevers, Nevers, Nievre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Return back to Paris in your private Car.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nevers, Nevers, Nievre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
After lunch, free time on your own to discover the city of Nevers: pass by the DUCAL PALACE (Residence castle of the 15th and 16th centuries of the counts and dukes of Nevers), and the CATHEDRAL of Saint-Cyr Sainte-Julitte (Wich has the unique feature of two opposing choirs, one Romanesque and one Gothic, the cathedral has undergone various restorations, especially after the Second World War when a bombing between 15th and 16th July 1944 caused serious damage to the Gothic nave and chevet. Today you can admire the restored Cathedral and the beautiful contemporary stained-glass windows).
Duration: 2 hours
