Itinerary


Exploring the Reformed Heritage: France, Switzerland and Scotland

July 6 – 22, 2012

We meet near Paris on July 6 and conclude in Glasgow on July 22, 2012. Download a detailed itinerary for Pilgrimage 2012.

Friday, July 6: Arrival in Meaux, about 40 kms from Paris. The town of Meaux is within the metropolitan area of Paris and is known for its delicious Brie de Meaux cheese and a special variety of mustard. Hôtel le Richemont

Meaux Cathédral, view near our hotel

Hôtel Le Richemont

Saturday, July 7: We will explore the early Evangelical movement in Meaux. Hôtel le Richemont

Sunday, July 8:  Stopping at the ancient town of Noyon, we will visit the birthplace of John Calvin, and see Notre Dame Cathedral where the emperor Charlemagne was crowned. Hôtel le Richemont

Monday, July 9: Today we will travel across northern France to Strasbourg, the principal city of the Alsace region and the seat of the European Parliament. We will be staying outside of the city in the midst of vineyards in the delightful guesthouse, Relais du Klevener in the village of Heiligenstein,

Views of Strasbourg

Views of Strasbourg

Tuesday, July 10: In Strasbourg we will look at the early evangelical movement, the Psalms and worship in the Église Réformée du Bouclier (the direct descendant of Calvin’s parish).  We will experience an Alsatian treat – a Tarte Flambée supper. It may be possible to see the Illumination of the Strasbourg Cathedral. Relais du Klevener, Heiligenstein

Wednesday, July 11:  While in Strasbourg we will explore the ministry of laity, including women. This afternoon we will enjoy a visit on the Alsatian Wine Road. Relais du Klevener, Heiligenstein

Thursday, July 12:  Today we will head southwest to Geneva by way of Basel, and Avenches.  We will visit the Église Réformée de la Madeleine  (St. Mary Magdalene) in Avenches.    Hôtel des Arcades, place Cornavin., Geneva

Geneva

Friday, July 13:  Reformed Geneva is the theme of the day, visiting the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, the Museum of the Reformed Tradition and other sites in Reformation Geneva. Hôtel des Arcades, place Cornavin., Geneva

Saturday, July 14:  Our stay in Geneva will culminate in a visit to the World Council of Churches, and the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Hôtel des Arcades, place Cornavin., Geneva

Sunday, July 15:  Continuing our exploration of the Reformed Tradition we will fly from Geneva to Edinburgh. 

St. Giles Cathedral

Edinburgh Castle

Duddingston Kirk

Monday and Tuesday, July 16, and 17: These two days will involve exploration of Reformation & later Scottish tradition: St. Giles, Duddingston Kirk, John Knox house, etc. Edinburgh

Glencoe

Wednesday, July 18: Our bus will take us through the Pass of Glencoe to the West Highlands. We will be reminded of Scottish Emigration to Canada & elsewhere.   After the 90 minute ferry ride from Oban to Craignure we will settle at the Isle of Mull Hotel, Craignure.

Thursday, July 19:  An early start will take us across Mull to Fionnphort to take the little ferry to the Isle of Iona, where we will spend the day.  Evening return to Isle of Mull Hotel, Craignure.

The Abbey, Isle of Iona

Friday, July 20:  Leaving the inner Hebrides, we will travel by ferry back to Oban and then onto Glasgow, where we will learn more about the ministry of Iona Community.  We will be staying just outside of the city in Irvine at the Menzies Irvine Hotel

Saturday, July 21:  Our final day will bring the closure of our programme. After the morning session there will be some free time before our evening activities. Menzies Irvine Hotel, Irvine

Sunday, July 22:  After breakfast, the pilgrimage ends with us leaving for our flights home or travel elsewhere.

This itinerary is subject to minor changes

This Pilgrimage trip in 2012 is made in cooperation with the Elders’ Institute.

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