Tour Sacred Journey to France Following the steps of Mary Magdalene
"Revealing the Light of Love in my Soul"
May 4th to 12th , 2027
9 Days & 8 Nights
$5150 Double Occupancy
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Hotels with daily breakfast. Includes four dinners and two lunches
We will journey to the sacred power sites in the South of France, places long believed to have been touched by Mary Magdalene. Together, we will explore these holy landscapes on a deeply spiritual pilgrimage—discovering not only the timeless beauty associated with Mary Magdalene, but also awakening the wisdom, grace, and divine feminine essence within ourselves.
Reverend Catherine Dollahite and Practitioner Illeana Vassiliou will be our spiritual mentors, and Olivia Gotti, our French guide, will lead us through the beautiful and serene landscapes of the south of France.
❖ Explore the town of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, where relics of Mary Magdalene were found.
❖We will visit the Sainte Baume grotto. Plan d’Aups, nestled high in the forested cliffs of the Sainte-Baume massif, the Grotte de Sainte-Baume is a revered pilgrimage site traditionally associated with Mary Magdalene.
❖Explore the seaside town of Sainte-Maries-de-la-Mer, nestled along the shores of the Mediterranean in the heart of the Camargue. Steeped in legend and devotion, this sacred village holds a profound spiritual connection to Mary Magdalene.
❖Explore Carcassonne, ‘La Cité’, a fascinating fortified city in the Occitanie region of France, dating back to the Neolithic Period.
❖Three nights at the magnificent Château des Ducs de Joyeuse, nestled in the heart of the Cathar region. This 16th-century castle. This 16th-century castle is a historical gem and sits along the serene River Aude. During our stay, we will indulge in daily breakfasts and savor exquisite dinners at La Cour des Ducs.
❖Explore the former Roman spa town of Rennes-le-Château, nestled in the hills of Languedoc in southern France — a village steeped in mystery and legend. This village holds particular resonance. It is often linked to legends of Mary Magdalene in the South of France, becoming a focal point for seekers drawn to the divine feminine.
❖With Oliva’s guidance, we will journey to the Throne of Isis, High above Rennes-le-Château. It is a sacred pause — a place to meditate, listen, and reconnect with the ancient current of the Divine Feminine, said to flow through this mysterious landscape.
❖Venture to Alet les Bains, a charming medieval village renowned for its ancient Roman baths, natural hot springs, and healing waters
❖We will complete our journey in Toulouse, “the pink city,” and visit the Black Virgin church of Notre-Dame de la Daurade. The Basilica was once a temple dedicated to Apollo. We will have a guided walking tour of the city. Stroll along the Garonne and through old, elaborate architecture, narrow streets, small squares, and historic landmarks.
Day 1 – Tuesday 4th of May 2027
We will meet Olivia at the airport in Marseille for those flying in from the USA. For guests arriving by train from Paris, we will meet you at the station. We will drive to Saint Maximin la Sainte-Baume and visit the Basilica. The Sainte-Baume Basilica (officially the Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine) is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in southern France, especially for those following the spiritual path of Mary Magdalene.
According to Provençal tradition, Mary Magdalene came to Provence after the Resurrection of Christ and spent her final years in prayer and contemplation in a cave in the nearby Sainte-Baume mountains. Her relics were later discovered in the 13th century in the town of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, leading to the construction of this grand Gothic basilica to honor her. Welcome dinner at the restaurant next to the hotel. (included) Hotel in Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume
Day 2- Wednesday 5th of May 2027
Pick up sandwiches (not included) and, high in the forested cliffs of the Sainte-Baume massif, visit the Grotte de Sainte-Baume, a revered pilgrimage site traditionally associated with Mary Magdalene. Reaching the grotto involves a peaceful walk through ancient woodland, ascending along a stone path lined with centuries of devotion. Inside, the atmosphere is cool, quiet, and deeply contemplative — a sacred space that has drawn seekers, pilgrims, and mystics for generations.
We have a picnic lunch before our drive to Saintes Maries de la Mer, plus dinner on your own (not included), and Hotel Saintes Maries la Mer.
Day 3, Thursday, 6 th of May 2027
Church of Saintes Maries and then have free time for shopping or going to the beach. The seaside town of Sainte-Maries-de-la-Mer, nestled along the shores of the Mediterranean in the heart of the Camargue, boasts wide sandy beaches and a charming small-town atmosphere.
Steeped in legend and devotion, this sacred village holds a profound spiritual connection to Mary Magdalene. According to ancient tradition, she arrived here by boat after fleeing the Holy Land, bringing with her a message of faith and hope.
Today, pilgrims from around the world gather at the fortified Church of the Sanctuary of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, honoring her enduring presence and the deep mystical heritage of this luminous coastal town. where sea, sky, and spirit meet, inviting reflection, renewal, and a quiet sense of the sacred.
Day 4, Friday, 7 th of May 2027
We will check out of our hotel and travel to Carcassonne for a guided tour with Olivia, then have the rest of the day to explore before continuing to Chateau les Ducs Joyeuse. Carcassonne, ‘La Cité’, is a fascinating fortified city in the Occitanie region of France that dates back to the Neolithic Period. Carcassonne was of great strategic importance due to its location between trade routes connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. It is vast, encompassing no less than 53 towers, strung together by two enormous concentric walls, surrounded by a moat, and punctuated here and there by heavy barbicans, portcullis, and draw-bridges.
We love walking around the inner walls of the city and visiting the fortress inside the City. You’ll find shopping and restaurants inside the walled fortress. In the afternoon, we will continue our journey to Château les Ducs Joyeuse. Château des Ducs de Joyeuse
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Saturday, 8th of May 2027
We will spend three nights in the magnificent Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, located in the picturesque town of Couiza, nestled in the heart of the Cathar region. This 16th-century castle, a historical gem, is listed for its architectural significance and sits on expansive grounds along the serene River Aude. Initially built for the Dukes of Joyeuse in the mid-1500s, the castle has been beautifully restored and is now a charming hotel. During our stay, we will indulge in daily breakfasts and savor exquisite dinners at La Cour des Ducs, where you can experience the finest of local gastronomy, surrounded by the castle’s timeless elegance.
Today, we explore the former Roman spa town of Rennes-le-Château, nestled in the hills of Languedoc in southern France — a village steeped in mystery, legend, and enduring intrigue. Rising to prominence in the late 19th century under the enigmatic priest Bérenger Saunière, Rennes-le-Château has long been associated with hidden treasures, coded symbols, and sacred secrets.
One of its most fascinating features is the mystical portal said to be mapped into the land itself — formed by five surrounding mountain peaks that create a natural geometric pattern. Many believe this sacred landscape carries powerful energetic alignments, long associated with esoteric traditions and spiritual symbolism.
For those walking the path of the Magdalene, Rennes-le-Château holds particular resonance. It is often linked to legends of Mary Magdalene in the South of France, becoming a focal point for seekers drawn to the divine feminine, hidden wisdom, and the mysteries woven into this ancient land.
Here, history and myth intertwine, inviting us to look beyond the visible and listen for the deeper story whispered through stone, mountain, and sky.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included. Château des Ducs de Joyeuse
Day 6 Sunday 9th of May 2027
With Oliva’s guidance, we will journey to the Throne of Isis, High above Rennes-le-Château. A short walk through the quiet forest leads to a magical and contemplative place known as the Chair of Isis. Perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley, this natural stone formation invites stillness and reflection amid the wild beauty of Languedoc.
Local legend associates this site with the ancient goddess Isis, whose archetype represents sacred wisdom, rebirth, and the nurturing power of the Divine Feminine. While the historical origins of the name remain uncertain, many spiritual seekers experience this place as an energetic point of alignment — a symbolic throne of the Great Mother overlooking the land.
For those journeying in the footsteps of Mary Magdalene and exploring the deeper currents of feminine spirituality, the Chair of Isis becomes more than a viewpoint. It is a sacred pause — a place to meditate, listen, and reconnect with the ancient current of the Divine Feminine, said to flow through this mysterious landscape.
After our picnic lunch, we will venture to Alet-les-Bains, a charming medieval village renowned for its ancient Roman baths, natural hot springs, and healing waters.
Once a flourishing Roman spa town, Alet-les-Bains became famous for its thermal springs, long believed to possess restorative and even miraculous properties. The warm, mineral-rich waters still flow today, a reminder of the town’s sacred relationship with healing and renewal.
Among its most romantic legends is the Lovers’ Pool, a secluded spring said to bless couples who bathe in its waters with harmony and enduring love. Over the centuries, pilgrims, nobles, and seekers of healing journeyed here, drawn by both the curative springs and the peaceful beauty of the surrounding countryside. You will have the opportunity, if you wish, to bathe in the hot springs.
Breakfast and Dinner Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse
Day 7 Monday 10th of May 2027
Toulouse in the South of France
After breakfast, we depart for Toulouse, which has always attracted mystics, magicians, and heretics. As early as the 11th century, ancient texts preserved by the Islamic world and translated from Arabic into Latin had slipped over the Pyrenees from Spain into the southern lands of Occitania. In the warm sun of the south, art, music, literature, philosophy, poetry, and religious tolerance fermented and blossomed, making way for the spiritual movement known as Catharism. The Jewish communities of Narbonne, Beziers, and Carcassonne became essential sites of Kabbalah study. Courtly Love and the poetry of the troubadours enhanced the Southern Nobles’ courts.
Upon arrival, we will have lunch on our own, then walk to the Black Virgin church of Notre-Dame de la Daurade, a basilica founded in 410, when Emperor Honorius authorized the conversion of Pagan temples to Christianity. The original Notre-Dame de la Daurade was a temple dedicated to Apollo. Afterward, we will check into our hotel. Hotel Les Capitouls Best Western Lunch and Dinner on your own
Day 8 Tuesday 11th of May 2027
This, we will have a guided walking tour of the “Pink City”, Toulouse. Discover 2000 years of history, including the Palace du Capitole, built in the 11th century; the Basilica of Saint Sernin; the 16th-century Pont Neuf; ancient Roman ruins; and Gothic wonders. Stroll along the Garonne and through Toulouse, with its old, elaborate architecture, narrow streets, small squares, and historic landmarks that make it an incredible city. The afternoon is dedicated to shopping and sightseeing on your own. We will have a farewell dinner this evening. near the hotel. (Time TBD)
Hotel Les Capitouls Best Western Dinner included
Day 9, Wednesday, 12th of May 2027
Today we will check out of our hotel and transfer to the airport for our return home or to another destination in Europe.
Includes
- 9 days and 8 Nights Hotel with daily breakfast, four dinners, and two lunches
- Tours and transportation are included in the Itinerary.
- Guide Services by Oliva Gotti and Spiritual Leadership by Reverend Catherine Dollahite and Practitioner Ileana Valiliou
- Travel Arrangements made, Tour & Escorted by Jim Cramer.
Not Included
- Airfare to France
- Any visa cost
- Meals and transport are not mentioned in the tour itinerary.
- Travel Insurance
