Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
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Mar 7, 2024 · Lourdes, pilgrimage town, Hautes-Pyrénées département, Occitanie région, southwestern France, southwest of Toulouse. Situated at the foot of the Pyrenees and now on both banks of a torrent, the Gave de Pau, the town and its fortress formed a strategic stronghold in medieval times.
Experience day pilgrims and discover the beauty of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary as well as her message of peace, comfort and hope.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes (French: Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Lourdes; Occitan: Santuari de Nòstra Senhora de Lorda) is a Catholic Marian shrine and pilgrimage site dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes in the town of Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France.
The authentic pilgrimage in Lourdes. In 1858 the Holy Mother of God appeared 18 time to Bernadette Soubirous, in the Grotto of Masabielle. For 3 days, you’ll experience the message left by Holy Mary to Bernadette during the time of the apparitions. You’ll drink at the source of peace, faith and healing.
Lourdes, one of the most visited shrines in the world, holds a special place in the hearts of many. We suggest you know the whole history of Lourdes and young Bernadette Soubirous’ apparitions of the Blessed Mother, in order to get the most out of your visit here.
This is where the Virgin Mary first appeared to the young Bernadette, on 11 February 1858. Pilgrims queue there in single file to touch the rock lightly with their fingertips, see the water from the spring and pray. Lourdes. A unique experience.
Dec 4, 2023 · A spiritual mecca, Lourdes welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors a year from all over the world to its sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Lourdes. Situated at the foot of the Pyrenees, in the Occitanie region of France, the Marian city is also a popular destination for nature lovers and gourmets.
