What to do and see in Lourdes, Occitanie: The Best Museums

July 11, 2021 Velvet Champine

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. Chateau Fort of Lourdes

25 rue du Fort, 65100, Lourdes France +33 5 62 42 37 37 http://www.chateaufort-lourdes.fr
Excellent
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40%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 971 reviews

Chateau Fort of Lourdes

Reviewed By michaelsX3039KB - New York City, United States

Lourdes is said to be the place where heaven touches the earth. Whilst the Sanctuary for Christian pilgrims represents heaven, this medieval castle symbolizes the earth walking in its botanical garden, dwelling in the intimate museum of the Pyrenees, or visiting the Notre Dame du Chateau (where the original tabernacle of St. Bernadette's Church can be admired and the original cross of Jesus and the statues of St. Peter and Paul) is just a celebration for the eyes as they notice stunning views on the beautiful town of Lourdes, the churches & cathedrals, the Sanctuary along the river Gave, and the majestic snow-covered mountains the local staff doesn't speak much English (hey this is no Chicago), but quite friendly and fairly customer-oriented (not money minded at all), and the General Manager who I believe has a background in the history of fine arts often organizes sublime exhibitions on Lourdes and the Pyrenees for master Rodin aficionados, there is a sanguine drawing from the sculpture August Rodin tucked in the exhibition room right from the majestic tower. Enjoy your visit in this must see historical monument on your journey toward eternity!

2. Musee de la Medaille Miraculeuse

3 rue du Porche, 65105, Lourdes France +33 5 62 94 42 21
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Musee de la Medaille Miraculeuse

3. Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette

12 rue Bernadette Soubirous, 65100, Lourdes France +33 5 62 42 16 36 [email protected] http://www.lourdes-infotourisme.com/web/FR/75-la-maison-natale.php
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 471 reviews

Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette

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.

4. Le Petit Lourdes

68 avenue Peyramale, 65100, Lourdes France +33 5 62 94 24 36 [email protected] http://www.musees-lourdes.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 229 reviews

Le Petit Lourdes

THE VILLAGE OF LOURDES IN 1858 A wonderful reconstruction in stone based on the description from authentic documents. The visitor will be able to walk round the old lourdes of the time of the apparitions in a natural open landscape, with its houses, brooks and historical monuments reproduced in a beautiful garden of flowers and bonsais.

Reviewed By janicetV749IM

A real jewel. Tucked away at the end of "hotel row" along the Gave, this re-creation of Lourdes at the time of the Apparitions was extremely useful in helping me see how it had all happened in 1858, as the town now has changed beyond recognition. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable, and are in fact descendants of the man who created the miniature village. Beautifully and skillfully done, not to be missed in any trip to Lourdes.

5. Musee Pyreneen de Lourdes

25 rue du Fort, 65100, Lourdes France +33 5 62 42 37 37 http://www.lourdes-visite.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Musee Pyreneen de Lourdes

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.

6. Musee Sainte-Bernadette

Sanctuary of Lourdes, 65100, Lourdes France +33 5 62 42 78 78
Excellent
45%
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Musee Sainte-Bernadette

7. Musee de Cire de Lourdes

87 rue de la Grotte, 65100, Lourdes France +33 6 10 28 91 55 contact@museeciredelourdes http://www.musee-de-cire-lourdes.com
Excellent
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Poor
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4.0 based on 200 reviews

Musee de Cire de Lourdes

8. Maison De la Connaissance du Risque Sismique

59 avenue Francis Lagardere Parking du Pic du Jer, 65100, Lourdes France +33 5 62 34 25 83
Excellent
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Maison De la Connaissance du Risque Sismique

9. Musee de Lourdes

Parking de l'Egalite, 65100, Lourdes France http://www.musee-lourdes.fr/
Excellent
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Musee de Lourdes

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