During the month of May, Lourdes honours the Virgin Mary by giving people the chance to offer a white flower to Our Lady. Throughout the month of May, Sanctuary volunteers will be laying white flowers before the Crowned Virgin on … Continued
A few months ago, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes launched two complementary pilgrim apps for those who are coming to Lourdes or those who wish to maintain a link with Lourdes.
Every day, pilgrims to Lourdes are invited to take part in the processions organised by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Walk in the footsteps of Bernadette in Lourdes, following a route that takes in the key places where she lived in 1858.
Every day, pilgrims to Lourdes are invited to take part in the processions organised by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
The Easter celebrations in Lourdes began on Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem as King of Peace, and continued through Holy Week: Maundy Thursday (institution of the Eucharist), Good Friday (the Passion) and Holy Saturday with the Easter Vigil leading … Continued
The Virgin appeared to Bernadette eighteen times in 1858. In 1863, the sculptor Joseph Fabisch was chosen to create the statue of the Virgin.
From 30th March to 7th April, the joyful HCPT pilgrimage (Handicapped Children Pilgrimage Trust, an English-speaking association supporting sick or disabled children on pilgrimage), recognisable by its caps and hats decorated with all sorts of accessories, will be spreading its … Continued
In Lourdes, on 25th March 1858, the Lady said her name The feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on 25th March, nine months before 25th December, the date of Christ’s birth. In Lourdes, we also celebrate an event in the … Continued
The Holy Father addressed the second international meeting of rectors and shrine employees on the theme of “The Sanctuary: a house of prayer”, focusing his speech on adoration in shrines, places of consolation and hope for all pilgrims who visit … Continued
STAY IN TOUCH
Receive the Letter of the Friends of Lourdes!
STAY IN TOUCH
Receive the Letter of the Friends of Lourdes!
Information Centre of the Sanctuary
+33 (0)5 62 42 20 08
Emergency number
+33 (0)5 62 42 80 60
Are you coming alone or with family? Are you affected by disability?
The reception service for people with disabilities, run by the OCH fondation, opens its doors to you.
+33 (0)5 62 42 79 92
9h30 – 12h et 14h -18h
Coming to Lourdes
✈️ Tarbes-Lourdes International Airport (TLP) is located fifteen minutes from the Sanctuary. Lourdes is also accessible from Pau airport (PUF, 45 km away) and Toulouse-Blagnac airport (TLS, 180 km away).
🚅 You can reach Lourdes by train, departing from the main cities of France. When you arrive at Lourdes station, you will find city buses that will take you to the Sanctuary.
🚗You can get to Lourdes by car, via the A64 motorway from Toulouse or the A65 from Bordeaux. Several parking areas are available in the city.
