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Travel from Toulouse to the famous pilgrimage town of Lourdes on this full-day small-group tour in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Lourdes became internationally known after the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to the young Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 at the Massabielle Grotto.
Since then, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has become one of the most visited religious sites in the world, attracting millions of pilgrims each year.
During the visit, explore the sanctuary complex, see the famous grotto where the apparitions occurred, and discover the basilicas built above the sacred site. You will also have time to walk through the town of Lourdes and experience the peaceful atmosphere that has drawn pilgrims and visitors from around the world for more than a century.
Discover the Pilgrimage Town of Lourdes
Located in the foothills of the Pyrenees in southwestern France, Lourdes is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the world.
The town became internationally famous after the events of 1858 when Bernadette Soubirous reported seeing apparitions of the Virgin Mary in a grotto along the Gave de Pau river.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
At the heart of the town lies the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, a vast religious complex covering more than 50 hectares and including several churches and places of worship.
The sanctuary includes:
• The Grotto of Massabielle, where the apparitions occurred • The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Upper Basilica) • The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary • The Basilica of St. Pius X, an underground basilica that can host thousands of pilgrims The Grotto and the Spring
During the apparitions, Bernadette uncovered a spring that pilgrims continue to visit today. The water from this spring has become a powerful symbol of faith for visitors coming to Lourdes.
A Place of Faith and Reflection
Each year, millions of visitors from around the world travel to Lourdes seeking spiritual reflection, prayer and healing.
A Meaningful Day Trip from Toulouse
This full-day excursion offers travelers based in Toulouse the opportunity to discover this historic and spiritual destination while enjoying the landscapes of the Pyrenees region.
