Catholic pilgrimage guide · France

Lyon and Ars,
mission, Mary, and the Curé.

Link Fourvière, Pauline Jaricot, the primatial cathedral, and the village sanctuary of St. John Vianney in a regional pilgrimage of mission and mercy.

Explore 6 places on the map Choose a suggested journey

6 sacred places3 devotional areas1–2 day journeys

Begin in Lyon

Fourvière and Pauline Jaricot

Pair Lyon’s Marian hill with the tomb of the founder of the Propagation of the Faith and Living Rosary.

BasilicaBasilica of Notre-Dame de FourvièreLyon, FranceOpen guide →Saint TombChurch of Saint-Nizier and Tomb of Blessed Pauline JaricotLyon, FranceOpen guide →

Suggested journeys

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1 day

Lyon: Mary and mission

A focused day through the city’s principal shrine, saint, and Catholic-history destinations.

Day 1 · MorningBasilica of Notre-Dame de FourvièreBegin with prayer and enough time for the principal sacred place.
Day 1 · Late morningChurch of Saint-Nizier and Tomb of Blessed Pauline JaricotContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · AfternoonLyon Cathedral of St. John the BaptistContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · Late afternoonBasilica of Ars and Shrine of St. John VianneyContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.

2 days

Lyon and a full day in Ars

A slower pilgrimage that makes room for worship, historic context, and the sacred places beyond the central landmark.

Day 1 · MorningBasilica of Notre-Dame de FourvièreAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 1 · MiddayChurch of Saint-Nizier and Tomb of Blessed Pauline JaricotAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 1 · AfternoonLyon Cathedral of St. John the BaptistAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · MorningBasilica of Ars and Shrine of St. John VianneyAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · MiddayChapel of the Heart of St. John VianneyAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · AfternoonHouse of the Curé of ArsAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.