Lourdes is generally safe for female travelers. The city is a popular pilgrimage destination and is well-known for its religious sites, so it is usually quite peaceful.
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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.
Lourdes in 2 daysWith 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.
If you are a Roman Catholic, the religious significance of Lourdes is obvious, but even non-Catholics can enjoy a visit to the Sanctuary, its facilities, and this French town in the foothills of the Pyrénées.
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.
The Healing WatersAs Catholics, we see water, tied to the sacredness of Baptism, as a sign. Combined with faith, water can heal. Many miracles have been attributed to bathing in or drinking the water at Lourdes as well as to participating in the Eucharistic Procession and Adoration.
With this full-day excursion to the Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes, enjoy included train travel from Paris, and a guide to whisk you to the sanctuary. Once you arrive, enjoy three hours at the sight, whether you're there to pray, or just experience the grotto.
Lourdes: Juan's StorySince 1858, when a 14-year-old peasant named Bernadette Soubirous proclaimed she had had 18 encounters with the Virgin Mary, Lourdes has become one of the most visited sites by Catholics in the world. Lourdes has a special appeal for the fragile and the weak, including wounded military personnel.
A nice day at the lakeA lovely day trip to the lake. Great for swimming and other water sports like paddleboarding, canoeing. Nice walk from the centre of Lourdes.
The Marian processionEvery evening, once night has fallen on the town, thousands of pilgrims gather to walk and sing, flaming torch in hand, from the Grotto of Apparitions to the esplanade of the Rosary Basilica. At the head of the procession, a statue of the Virgin is carried by the pilgrims.