Location: Lourdes
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What to do and see in Lourdes, Occitanie: The Best Free Things to do
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.
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1. Basilique de l’Immaculee Conception
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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
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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. Chapelle de l'Adoration.
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By richarda470 - Miami, United States
Dominant vista on a hill to view from afar, Surprisingly intimate once within church..Grotto only 200 feet on side by the flowing river. A beautiful calming experience to be shared with loved ones.
4. Le Via Crucis/ Way of the Cross/ Chemin de Croix
5. Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes
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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.
6. Voie Verte des Gaves
7. Les Halles de Lourdes
8. Eglise Ukrainienne
9. Le Cachot
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
10. Basilique Notre-Dame du Rosaire
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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.
