Location: Lourdes
Top Things to do in Lourdes
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Lourdes, Occitanie
As the French would say, Lourdes, c’est magnifique. Nestled in the southwestern Pyrénees, its status as a pilgrimage center was largely cemented by the sighting of the Virgin Mary at the The Grotto of Massabielle. The city abounds with religious activity, with opportunities to attend mass, say the Rosary as part of the daily Candlelight Procession, or visit holy sites like the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The Cirque de Gavarnie offers opportunities to experience breathtaking mountain beauty, such as the tiered Gavarnie Falls.
Restaurants in Lourdes
1. Basilique de l’Immaculee Conception
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By JW_Dam - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
The basilique was blessed on August 15, 1871 and consecrated in July 1876. The stained glass in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception retrace the history of the Virgin Mary until the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception by Pope Pius IX in 1854 and the Apparitions of Lourdes in 1858. This same Pie IX is represented on a medallion above the entrance of the Crypt. Surely worthwhile to visit
2. Grotte de Massabielle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,431 reviews
Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France
Lovely experience to visit Lourdes once upon a time and pray while also benefitting of the Holy waters Sources.
3. Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,717 reviews
Reviewed By laurencC2840FK - Paris, France
Through walking the cute quiet town of montemarte, which has tons of quirky art and souvenir shops, you reach the beautiful church and climb up to the dome. Lots of stairs so be prepared but worth it.
4. Les Halles de Lourdes
5. Musee de la Medaille Miraculeuse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
6. Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette
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4.5 based on 471 reviews
Reviewed By TjRomesh
Definitely one should visit this place when you go to Lourdes. It's only 10mins from the Church which is guided by a blue line. The house is well preserved. Its precisely drawing the picture how her life was in that era.
7. Eglise Ukrainienne
8. Le Cachot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
9. Musee Pyreneen de Lourdes
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By rickdd2016 - Gosport, United Kingdom
This museum is always worth going to. It follows the history of the area and is very informative. The displays are all in French but there are laminated sheets in various languages, including English, Dutch and German.
10. Basilique Notre-Dame du Rosaire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By kenbaines - Wrotham, United Kingdom
Stunning from both the outside and the inside. It is well worth studying the outside to appreciate the meaning of all the murals.
