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Do you need a car in Lourdes?

Lourdes is an ideal town to discover without a car. It's easy to explore on foot or by bike due to its compact size.



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Lourdes is a pedestrian-friendly city with several pedestrian only streets and it is very easy to get around the town centre.

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Lourdes is a region that can be accessed using four modes of transport. That is by plane, train, car or bus.

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Lourdes in 2 days With favorites like Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Massabielle Grotto, and Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, we'll make sure you don't miss out on all the must sees.

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Day 1: Lourdes
  1. Your itinerary. ...
  2. The Sanctuary in Lourdes. ...
  3. The Pic du Jer Finicular Railway. ...
  4. The Lourdes castle and its Pyrenean museum. ...
  5. On the beach in Lourdes. ...
  6. The torchlight procession.
  7. Evening and night in Lourdes. ...
  8. Mix and Match.


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YOU WILL NEED
  • US Passport - keep a copy in your luggage.
  • ?face masks - for in Lourdes indoors service if needed.
  • 2 pairs sneakers (comfortable shoes, on our feet all day)
  • flip flops for the hotel evenings if you like.
  • socks and underwear for every day.
  • 1 day athletic clothes for climbing the mountain.


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The best time to visit Lourdes runs from June to September, since it is the warmest and driest period of the year. May and October, though rainier, may be fine too, although it can sometimes get cold, especially in the first half of May and in the second half of October.

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Alone or with friends and family, pilgrims come here to rest and recuperate, be comforted and regain courage.

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Wandering the streets of Lourdes is an unforgettable experience, but the city's underground also features some landmarks. The Basilica of St. Pius X is a massive religious building within the Boulevard Père. This architectural marvel was completed in 1958 and can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers.

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Being immersed in the baths is something most pilgrims look forward to. However, as of late December 2022, the baths remain closed for actual immersion, but they have developed an alternative plan.

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A nice day at the lake A lovely day trip to the lake. Great for swimming and other water sports like paddleboarding, canoeing. Nice walk from the centre of Lourdes.

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Do you have to be Catholic to attend Our Lady of Lourdes? No.

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With 6 million pilgrims visiting Lourdes each year, there is no doubt that it is a place of enormous attraction for those seeking enlightenment through the footsteps of St. Bernadette. The itinerary can be either 3, 4, 5 or 7 nights.

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