What to do in Lourdes

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Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Danièle Taulin-Hommel
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Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Patrice Thébault
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Danièle Taulin-Hommel
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Danièle Taulin-Hommel
Lourdes - Tarbes which includes a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Lourdes - Tarbes featuring a city and landscape views as well as a large group of people

Lourdes Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

Step into an explosion of color and artistry in the impressive Basilica of Notre Dame du Rosaire, which is also known as the Rosary Basilica. This Byzantine-styled cathedral is smaller than its two neighbors, but is perhaps more artistically striking. Visit this active place of worship and stay to marvel at the mosaics.
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Rosary Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

2. Massabielle Grotto

The Grotto of Massabielle, also known as the Grotto of Apparitions, is visited by about 6 million pilgrims every year. Visit the site of a spring which was unearthed by a teenage peasant in the 19th century after a visitation from the Virgin Mary. Hear stories of how the water that flows here is said to have healed countless visitors since it was first discovered.
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Grotte of Massabielle which includes religious aspects as well as a large group of people

3. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Join flocks of devoted pilgrims on a trip to the Basilica of Notre Dame de l’Immaculée-Conception. This distinctive landmark is hard to miss; a towering 19th-century church that sits above the Grotto of Massebielle, a world-famous pilgrimage destination. Visit to marvel at the architecture and to experience a moment of reflection inside the hushed interior.
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Notre-Dame de l\'Immaculee-Conception featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

4. Basilica of St. Pius X

Travel to Lourdes and there is a slim chance you will miss the Basilica of St. Pius X. Although this cathedral is impressively large, it’s also built entirely underground. Stand in awe of its gigantic nave and watch as it fills with tens of thousands of pilgrims thronging to the town on religious feast days.
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Basilica of St. Pius X which includes interior views and a church or cathedral as well as a large group of people

5. Lourdes Covered Market

The Lourdes Covered Market offers a fascinating insight into the customs and culinary traditions of the region. Its many stalls, serving up all kinds of food, are sheltered beneath the roof of a late 19th-century structure. Chat with the local vendors and enjoy the gastronomic delights in this bustling market.
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Lourdes Covered Market which includes markets and interior views

6. Lac de Lourdes

The Lac de Lourdes is a spectacular basin of water surrounded by undulating verdant terrain. The stunning lake covers an area of 128 acres (52 hectares) and sits just outside the city center of Lourdes. It makes for a serene and picturesque setting. Bring the whole family to enjoy the range of activities around this glacial lake.
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Lac de Lourdes which includes a garden and a lake or waterhole

7. Château Fort Pyrenean Museum

The Château Fort Pyrenean Museum is both a thrilling historical landmark and an important museum documenting life in the surrounding region. Conquer the ramparts of a fortress that has stood here for a thousand years, safe in its strategic location above the town of Lourdes. Then, head inside to a museum packed with artifacts from the Pyrenean past to learn about life in the mountains over different eras.
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Chateau Fort Pyreneen Museum featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a river or creek

8. Pic du Jer

Picturesque Lourdes is a historic town ensconced by the Pyrenees and one of the best ways to see it in its context is from the top of Pic du Jer. Ride to the top of the mountain on a charming old funicular railway. Once you are there, follow walking trails and find an observatory for panoramic views of this stunning corner of France. Make sure you bring your camera to the top of the peak so you can capture memories of this special place.
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Pic du Jer showing mountains, views and landscape views

Recommended things to do in Lourdes

Number of things to do
13
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Lourdes : Guided Walking Tour in the Sanctuary: AU$84
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What to do in Lourdes

Discover the most popular places to visit in Lourdes

Rosary Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

5/5(3 reviews)

The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
Grotte of Massabielle which includes religious aspects as well as a large group of people

Massabielle Grotto

5/5(7 reviews)

Join the millions of visitors who flock to one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the world, a place associated with miraculous visions and healing waters.

Massabielle Grotto
Notre-Dame de l\'Immaculee-Conception featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

5/5(4 reviews)

One of the most eye-catching monuments in Lourdes is the basilica that sits above the grotto, part of a wider sanctuary of impressive churches.

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Basilica of St. Pius X which includes interior views and a church or cathedral as well as a large group of people

Basilica of St. Pius X

5/5(4 reviews)

Marvel at a 20th-century subterranean cathedral with a huge capacity, built to accommodate the masses of devoted pilgrims visiting Lourdes.

Basilica of St. Pius X
Lourdes Covered Market which includes markets and interior views

Lourdes Covered Market

Get a taste for Lourdes through its eclectic array of honeys, jams, wines and cheeses in this quaint covered market.

Lourdes Covered Market
Lac de Lourdes which includes a garden and a lake or waterhole

Lac de Lourdes

4/5(1 review)

Go mountain biking or trekking around the circumference of this vast and picturesque lake that stands beside a golf course.

Lac de Lourdes
Chateau Fort Pyreneen Museum featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a river or creek

Château Fort Pyrenean Museum

Stand at a spectacular vantage point overlooking the town of Lourdes, then head inside a thousand-year-old fortress to learn about life in the Pyrenees.

Château Fort Pyrenean Museum
Pic du Jer showing mountains, views and landscape views

Pic du Jer

Ride a historic funicular railway up the side of a mountain for stunning views of the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, framed by the Pyrenees.

Pic du Jer
Eglise Paroissiale du Sacré Coeur showing interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Eglise Paroissiale du Sacré Coeur

Marvel at the ribboned marble pillars that form an internal colonnade, and look up at the iconic central clock tower of this large church.

Eglise Paroissiale du Sacré Coeur

 

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