Saturday, April 23

After breakfast, we will depart for Aix en Provence. The first church of Aix en Provence was built on the site of the preaching of Maximin and Magdalene. Everywhere in the cathedral, Mary Magdalene's presence is found. We’ll end the visit at the 17th century chapel where a Black Madonna, Notre-Dame-de-l’Espérance, stands. She is carrying the Infant Jesus on her knees. 

Then, free time to stroll around the colorful Provencal market In the afternoon, you will discover the Roman Temple dedicated to Diana. Of the 3 remaining ancient temples in France, it is the only one still standing in the countryside. This Temple dedicated to Diana is dated from the 1st century BC. Circle at the foot of the temple, in the countryside. 

Sunday, April 24

Today, we will leave for the Tholos de la Lauve.  This prehistoric tomb, the only one of its kind in the Var, was built around 2500 - 2000 BC . Undoubtedly, it is as old as the Pyramids of Egypt. We’ll connect there with our ancient memories and make a meditation to meet our ancestors. We will end our day with an initiation to aromatherapy with a perfume workshop. Always identified by her vase of perfumes, Mary Magdalene crosses Christian iconography with great constancy. Thus, she gives the use of the nards a double aesthetic and theological dimension. You will compose your own perfume as a tribute to Mary Magdalene. 

Monday, April 25 

We’ll spend the day at the Holy Mountain, Mary Magdalene’s last home and focus on how Mary Magdalene calls us to the inner life. We will silently hike up the mountain ascending the steep pathway trod for centuries by both famous and anonymous pilgrims who came to receive Magdalene’s graces. (a journey that takes about an hour of strenuous walking). We will pass through the ancient forest dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis for 700 years, before arriving at the grotto. Inside, where Magdalene dwelt for 30 years, time seems to stop. Circle in the sacred forest. 

Tuesday, April 26 

Cotignac, the unique place in the world of the apparitions of the Holy Family. We will visit the Sanctuary Notre Dame de Grâces dedicated to the apparition of Mother Mary and Baby Jesus and, on the other hill, the Monastère St Joseph where St Joseph appeared to the shepherd Jean de la Baume in 1660 

Wednesday, April 27 

Departure : Group transfer to Marseille Airport - A coach will transport everyone to arrive at Marseille airport by 10 am. Please try to schedule your return flight in the afternoon so as to allow time to make your departing flight. 

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Rosa was a child who loved engaging in conversations with people.  At the young age of 15, she began scooping ice cream cones at a Baskin & Robbins shop in Tucson, Arizona. That was the beginning of her working with the public.  As a young adult, she started her career as a billing clerk at a Cadillac dealership in NYC. A few years later Rosa expanded into working as an assistant comptroller at a NYC Public Relations Firm.  In 1985, she left New York to manage her family-owned Pizzeria/Restaurant.  After several years, Rosa moved on to accept a position as a manager at a prestigious Lexus dealership.  As the years passed, while keeping her management position, Rosa’s entrepreneurship also comprised of owning her own Italian Restaurant for 14 glorious years, which developed into a Top 1000 Zagat Rated restaurant in the nation. 

Today, as a retiree from the hustle and bustle of a brick and mortar, Rosa has expanded herself into working alongside other restaurant owners, helping them continue in their thriving businesses; being a private chef for individuals; and preparing delicious meals for Maria’s Weekend Yoga Retreats and small private venues. You will find that Rosa’s mild mannerism, concern for others and the will to please is second to none. Her main mission in life is to keep life simple and light and to do the best she can to put joy in everyone’s heart and witness a smile on their faces.