The Sanctuary of Lourdes is open from 6am to midnight.
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The Marian processionIt takes place daily at 9 pm, from April to the end of October. Every 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.
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.
There is so much for you to see and do. Begin the afternoon in the city center and grab some local cuisine for lunch at one of the many restaurants, relax and take in the ambiance! Afterward, hop on the Petit Train Touristique (Little Train of Lourdes) to see some of the city`s highlights.
Instead, the volunteers of the Hospitality of Our Lady of Lourdes are inviting pilgrims to take part in the water gesture by washing their face, hands and forearms with water from the miraculous spring. The gesture can be done alone, but also with family, friends or those close to them.
Lourdes Grotto is free to visit and is located in Seroe Preto, south of Oranjestad. It's a 20-minute drive from Oranjestad along Route 1, and a 15-minute drive from Baby Beach at the tip of the island. The grotto is located along the side of the road so make sure to park safely if you want to stop to visit.
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.
Grotto in Lourdes, FranceThe Lourdes Grotto is the spot where Saint Bernadette experienced 18 apparitions in 1858. Today, it is open to the public for candle lighting and, at specific times, to bathe in the healing water. What is this? There are two queues, one for men, the other for women.