Lourdes

Right in the heart of the Pyrenees, the city of Lourdes is nestled in a picturesque site at the foot of the Valley of the Gaves. This prestigious place of pilgrimage welcomes visitors from around the world in a setting full of charm, and it comes with a very rich natural and historical heritage.

You can discover :
• sanctuaries
• museum and sites devoted to “Bernadette de Soubirous” and to the religious life ( the Immaculée Conception, the Cave Masabielle, the Bernadette’s house, …)
• the castle
• The “Pic du Jer”
• Prehistoric caves as “les grottes du Loup”
• the lake

• golf
• hiking, cycling, horse riding,
• water sports as rafting
• spa therapy with thermal baths in 5 towns at less than one half an hour of Lourdes
• rock-climbing,
• adventure parks, squash, 2 swimming pool and 1 play pool, tennis, karting,
• “La Voie Verte de la Vallée des Gaves”: 17 km of paths to discover in walking, cycling or skating.

Lourdes' geographical location makes it a privileged starting point for various excursions. Come and discover our many natural sites with enchanting landscapes as the national natural park of Pyrenees, the “Cirque de Gavarnie”, a lot of pits and caves, the mythical road cols of the “Tour de France”, the “ Pic du Midi”, the small train of Artouste (the highest of Europe), the bridge of Spain, many animalist parks…