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Lourdes sanctuaries, view from the medieval castle.
Lourdes city hall
View from the southern terrace of the castle (Chateau Fort).
Our Lady of Lourdes.
Spectacular view from Jer Peak (1000m high) in the immediate surroundings of the city of Lourdes, France.

Private Guided History tour of Lourdes

By Pyrenees Travel
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Overview

The storey of Bernadette Soubirous is unique, but its spiritual approach can also be combined with a cultural and historical perspective, which will help to appreciate the spirit of Lourdes.
Compared to standard city tours, this tour includes a visit to the medieval castle of Lourdes.
The guide will adapt to your preferences and make your trip to Lourdes a unique and unforgettable experience.

Activity location

  • Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes
    • 1 avenue Monseigneur theas
    • 65108, Lourdes, France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Joseph's Gate
    • 15-17 Place Monseigneur Laurence
    • 65100, Lourdes, Occitanie, France

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, 26 Nov
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedServices of a licensed/accredited guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to the Castle (Château fort) 7,50 euros per person.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to the father's house (Moulin Lacadé) 2.50 euros per person.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is up to 8 persons. In case of a few people, we may have to gather 2 groups together.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes
  • 1h
A tour that will take you to the world-famous grotto where the Virgin Lady appeared in 1858, and help you to understand from a cultural and historical point of view, the unique storey of Bernadette Soubirous. We will then proceed to the different basilicas and to the fountains where you can fetch the holy water.
Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette
  • 20m
Entering the house where Bernadette was born, we will try to imagine what was the childhood of the Saint.
Le Cachot
  • 15m
The place where the Soubirous family was living at the time of the apparitions in 1858. .
Chateau Fort of Lourdes
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Regarding the second half of our discovery, the guide will suggest 2 options : Option 1 : we will explore the upper part of the town and try to imagine how Lourdes was before the apparitions. We will then visit the medieval castle (Chateau Fort Musée Pyrénéen) and discover its charming little museum dedicated to the arts and traditions of the Pyrenees. The view from the castle towards the sanctuaries and the city is spectacular!
Moulin Lacade - Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Regarding the second half of our discovery, the guide will suggest 2 options : Option 2 : Spending more time on the sanctuaries to visit the basilicas + Visit of the Father's house (house that still belongs to the descendents of the Soubirous family).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes
    • 1 avenue Monseigneur theas
    • 65108, Lourdes, France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESt. Joseph's Gate
    • 15-17 Place Monseigneur Laurence
    • 65100, Lourdes, Occitanie, France

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