Lourdes

Lourdes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLourdesAspin-en-Lavedan at 1.7 km
Insee code65286Jarret at 2.8 km
Postcode65100Ossen at 2.9 km
Latitude43.0914630Viger at 3.2 km
Longitude-0.0457260Omex at 3.4 km
AltitudeFrom 343 to 960 metersSégus at 3.4 km
Surface36.94 km²Lugagnan at 3.4 km
Population15254 inhabitantsBartrès at 3.7 km
Density424 inhabitants/km²Lézignan at 3.7 km
National labelsSaint-Créac at 3.9 km
Chief townTarbes (at 21 km, 24 min)Bourréac at 4 km
DepartmentHautes-PyrénéesPoueyferré at 4.1 km
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Lourdes, world city of pilgrimage of the Hautes-Pyrenees and the second city hotel in France.

The pilgrimage season runs from Palm Sunday to mid-late October. During this period, Lourdes is very choppy. She received worldwide: International Military Pilgrimage (IMP), Guardians of the Camargue pilgrimage, Hajj Travellers (gypsies) and many others.

In so-called quiet season, October to April, Lourdes is the hub for travel to ski resorts. This is the crossing point of many skiers in the region and throughout France, especially during school holidays, and many Spaniards who come close.

Its patron saint is St. Peter. The local festival is the last Sunday of June. Date when the festivities begin Lourdais until July 14, closed with fireworks (fireworks) given on the site of magnificent castle Lourdes overlooking the city and the sanctuary (a famous cave where appeared the Massabielle Blessed Virgin to Bernadette Soubirous).

Lourdes is immune to the Pyrenees, surrounded by mountains Béout, the Pic du Jer, with its funicular allowing access to the summit (panoramic view of the city), and Pibeste.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Lourdes
Information pointsTourist Office of Lourdes
Leisure centresMuseum Pyrénéen
MonumentsBasilica Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire,   Basilica Saint-Pie X,   Basilica of L'Immaculée-Conception,   Castle of Lourdes
Performance hallsFestival Hall of Lourdes

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Local festival last Sunday in June

PHOTOS
Castle Lourdes
 
Lourdes Castle
Park basilica: the Gave de Pau
 
Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous
Basilica of the Rosary and the Immaculate Conception
 
Basilica of the Rosary
Rosary Basilica
 
Basilica of the Rosary
Rosary Basilica - the Rose ceiling
 
underground Basilica of St. Pius X
Castle Lourdes
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
RESTAURANTS 
A la croix de malte
Lourdes
Hotel restaurant pension discover a framework where the atmosphere is pleasant smiling. Good food and smile are in the spotlight 10 mns from the sanctuaries of Lourdes.
Located in LourdesFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 
Brasserie La belle Epoque
Lourdes
Restarant Le Parc and Brasserie La Belle Epoque both equipped with air conditioning. Our chef proposes a gastronomic card with a large choise of local and traditional dishes which satisfy...
Located in LourdesFrom 10 € to 45 € per person 
Sarl grand hotel de france la bergerie
Pierrefitte-Nestalas
The retaurant the sheep, traditional cuisine, grilled and gril. Cadre convivial. Aux beautiful day service on the terrace overlooking the Pyrenees.
Located 14.5 km from LourdesFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Relais de saux  
Lourdes
Before the terra, flowerbeds, the stone stairs running down to the lawn, pyrenees grandeur nature! you enjoy the happiness of being the. In this house has 5 times centenary madeleine...
Located in Lourdes96 € the double room 
Nadine et jean-Marc VIVES    
9.4
Loubajac
Jean-Marc and Nadine VIVES, are happy to recieve you on theire web site. Our little farm is at Loubajac, small village of the Pyrénées, about 3 km from Lourdes. We got a sheep cattle,...
Located 5.5 km from LourdesFrom 46 € to 51 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes proche Lourdes Pyrénées  
Lourdes
'Higher Pastures' is a family run Bed & Breakfast, consisting of a 18th Century large farmhouse, cottage, barn, garden and courtyard, all elegantly renovated to local tradition. Accommodation...
Located in LourdesFrom 65 € to 79 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Appartement, 200 m sanctuaire
Lourdes
Lourdes, apartment 2-4 people, 40m², (36carrez) ideally located 200 m from the shrine, along river, view, 6th floor with elevator, 2 rooms, lounge with convertible 140-190, dining area,...
Located in Lourdes310 € per week 
Au coer de Lourdes
Lourdes
At the heart of Lourdes, 15min walk from the Grotto, very quiet apartment T3.2 bedrooms: the first comprises 5 beds (1 bed for 2 persons, 1 bed 2 level, 1 additional seat folding bed),...
Located in LourdesFrom 330 € to 420 € per week 
15 min a pieds de la Gotte
Lourdes
At the heart of Lourdes, fewer than 15min walk to the cave, very quiet apartment T3.2 bedrooms: the first comprises 5 beds (1 bed for 2 persons, 1 bed for 1 seat and sofa bed for additional...
Located in LourdesFrom 380 € to 490 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Azun Nature    
9.4
Aucun
In full heart of the Pyrenees, with 865 m of altitude, we propose to. you various formulas of lodging near the most imposing sites and of. the national park of the Pyrenees.
Located 17.4 km from LourdesFrom 12.60 € to 13.50 € per day 
Camping Pyrénées Natura    
9.6
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Estaing
In a green, camping Pyrenees Natura welcomes you on large sites for tents and caravans, camper pitches and rental of mobile home. Many services available on site to facilitate your...
Located 19.9 km from LourdesFrom 16.50 € to 25 € per day 
Camping Cabaliros    
9.1
Cauterets
Stéphanie, Frédéric and thier children welcome you to their 2 star campsite, in Cauterets in the Hautes-Pyrénées, on one of the 100 spaces or in mobile home accommodation, for a relaxing,...
Located 22 km from LourdesFrom 12.80 € to 14.20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Résidence Les Jardins de Lourdes     
8.4
Lourdes
This residence features a terrace with panoramic views over the Pyrenees, a fitness centre and swimming pool. It is located in central Lourdes. All air-conditioned guest rooms and apartments...
Located in LourdesRoom from 35 €
Hotel Roissy     
7.9
Lourdes
The Hotel Roissy is located 100 metres from the entrance to the Sanctuary of Lourdes. This 3-star hotel offers soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV and air conditioning....
Located in LourdesRoom from 56 €
Residence Du Soleil     
8.5
Lourdes
The Residence du Soleil is located in a calm street close to the centre of Lourdes, just 300 metres from the Notre-Dame sanctuaries. It offers free Wi-Fi access. Each air-conditioned...
Located in LourdesRoom from 39 €

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Hautes-Pyrénées
Résidence Balcons De La Neste
Résidence les Balcons de la Neste provides fully equipped and furnished apartments in the village of Arreau, offering views...
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