Time of Reflection – Joigny, France, 12^th April 2012 to 15^th April 2012

UPDATE 24^th January 2012_______________________________________________________

Further details have been finalised in respect of the AMASC (Ireland) visit to the home of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in Joigny, Burgundy, France from Thursday 12^th April 2012 to Sunday 15^th April 2012 for a time of reflection.  There are only two places available from our total of 22 and arrangements are falling into place.  The following is an update of the position:-

 1.     We fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris with Aer Lingus departing from Dublin, Terminal 2, on Thursday the 12 April 2012, Flight EI0524 at 11.50 a.m., arriving in Paris-Aerogare 1 (Charles de Gaulle) at 14.35 p.m. 
We depart from Paris-Aerogare 1 (CdG), Flight EI0529 Sunday 15 April 2012 at 21.35 p.m. arriving in Dublin, Terminal 2 at 22.15 p.m.

2.    A coach has been booked with City Bus Paris to transport us from the Airport in Paris to Joigny on Thursday the 12^th and later to transport us back from Joigny to Central Paris on Saturday the 14^th.

3.     The 22 bedrooms booked in Joigny are single rooms.

4.     Accommodation in Paris is a matter for each individual traveller.  There are numerous options available ranging from prices of €50 to €450 per night.  As our plan is to go to Mass in the St. Francis Xavier Church on Sunday 15^th April at 12 noon and visit the tomb of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, we are recommending in particular a hotel which is just a short walk from the Church.  This hotel is called the Hotel Duquesne Eiffel and is in the 7^th District.  It is a three star hotel with a cost of about €172 per person for a single room.  The web address is www.hotels.com/duquesne-Eiffel-hotel. Other recommendations are as follows:

2 Star (about €115 per person per night)

(a)  Hotel Madeleine Opera – 12 rue Greffulhe (tel. 33 0 1 47 42 26 26)

(b)  Hotel de Hollande – 4 rue Cadet

3 Star (about €130 to €170 per person per night)

(a)  Queen Mary Opera – 9 rue Greffulhe (tel. 33 0 1 42 66 40 50)

(b)  Lord Byron – 5 rue Chateaubrand

(c)  Hotel Duquesne Eiffel (above)

5 Star (about €420 per person per night)

Hotel Burgundy – www.leburgundy.com

The best way of checking these hotels is on the web.  If anybody is unable to access the websites/phone nos./addresses etc. kindly let me know and we will forward more information.

5. As stated previously, the cost of the visit to Joigny is €280 per person which includes the return flights from Dublin to Paris, Coach Transfer, two nights accommodation in Joigny, two breakfasts, two dinners, and one lunch in Joigny.  Please forward cheque for €280 in favour of Joanne Sheehan together with individual Travel Insurance Certificate to Jane O’Dowd in the Past Pupils Office prior to 1^st March 2012.  For further queries kindly contact Jane O’Dowd or Joanne Sheehan – joannemsheehan@eircom.net, 087 4105588 (m) or 01-2807216 (h).

AMASC (Ireland) have organised a visit to the home of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in Joigny, Burgundy, France from Thursday 12^th April 2012 to Sunday 15^th April 2012 for a time of reflection.  22 places are available and the cost is €280.00 per person, which includes the following:

1. Return Flights from Dublin to Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport).
2. Two nights’ accommodation in Joigny.
3. Coach transfer from Paris to Joigny on Thursday 12^th April.
4. Coach transfer from Joigny to Paris on Saturday 14^th April.
5. Two breakfasts, two dinners and one lunch in Joigny. 

The following items are not included: -

1. Accommodation in Paris on Saturday 14^th April.
2. Meals on Saturday 14^th and Sunday 15^th April (apart from breakfast on Saturday 14 April). 

 A rough itinerary is set out below.  Further information will be provided prior to the 12^th April. 

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Rough Itinerary

§Thursday 12^th April 2012 – Departure Dublin Airport 10.50 a.m. and arrival in Paris (Charles de Gaulle) at 13.35 p.m.  Transport by coach from the airport to Joigny.  This is approximately 85 miles.  Accommodation and dinner in the Sacred Heart Residence in Joigny.  Initial introduction to Joigny by the Spiritual Director, Sr. Doreen Boland. 

§Friday 13^th April 2012 – Day of Reflection in Joigny visiting many places frequented by St. Madeleine Sophie including the church, town and vineyard.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided in the Sacred Heart Residence.  Sr. Doreen Boland will lead our Day of Reflection.

§Saturday 14^th April 2012 – After breakfast, depart for Paris.  Free time from lunchtime until departure the following evening (Sunday 15^th April).  Recommendations for hotels in Paris will be given later.

§Sunday 15^th April 2012 – Optional visit to the tomb of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in St. Francois Xavier Church in central Paris.  In addition optional tour of the places associated with St. Madeleine Sophie by Sr. Monique Luirard.  Again further details will be furnished later.

Depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Dublin at 21.35 p.m.  Arrive Dublin at
22.15 p.m.

We have 22 places available for the visit.  Payment of €280.00 is required prior to the 1^st March 2012.  Payment of the full sum secures the booking.  Cheques to be made payable to Joanne Sheehan and sent to Jane O’Dowd in the office.

AMASC (Ireland) are not responsible for the personal safety of any persons taking part in the visit.  A copy of the individual Travel Insurance Certificate of each person must be furnished to Jane O’Dowd prior to the 1^st March.  For any further queries kindly contact Jane O’Dowd.