Is it worth it to go to Lourdes?

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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Lourdes is the top-visited pilgrimage site in France and one of the top pilgrimage sites in the Christian world. It receives around 6 million pilgrims every year who come ot venerate the site.

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When to make a pilgrimage to Lourdes. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is open all year and various celebrations are held in several languages. The pilgrimage season covers the period from Easter to the end of October.

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Day 1: Lourdes
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  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.
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Lourdes is a place of the journey from sickness to health, spiritual as well as physical; a journey from darkness to light; a journey from the suffering of this earth to the peace of heaven.

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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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The Grotto of Massabielle is a must for all visitors to the Shrine of Lourdes, whether they are ordinary visitors or believers. The visit to the Grotto is silent, most people touch the wall of the Grotto with their fingers in respect or to make a wish or a prayer. Processions are organised too for infirm pilgrims.

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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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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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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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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 Water comes from the Miraculous Spring in the Grotto Shortly after the first pilgrimages began Louis Bouriette was cured. He had lost his vision and washed in the miraculous water where he regained his vision. On April 24, 1858 work was carried out to build a pool to capture the miraculous water.

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The water is highly symbolic at the Sanctuary and is ever-present on the pilgrim trail in Lourdes. You will find it in the Grotto of Apparitions, and also access it at the various taps and in the Baths.

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