Explore Lourdes: Essential Tours and Must-See Sites

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Lourdes : must-see sites

Essential guided tour in the sanctuary

2 h

From the world-famous Grotto, to the more secret Crypt, you will walk into the sanctuary among pilgrims. This tour will allow you to understand their rituals. You will also learn more about the three basilicas that were built in very different architectural styles. An essential tour to know more about Lourdes and Bernadette Soubirous.

Historical city center

Experience Bernadette's life in Lourdes

2 h

The perfect tour to understand Bernadette’s life and story. During this walking tour, I will tell you how Lourdes was in 1858, a time travel to realize how life was different from now. We will visit the Boly Mill, where Bernadette was born, and the Cachot where she lived in 1858. You may also have a glimpse of our traditions by going to the covered market, where local people like to meet and buy homemade products, like our famous cheese !

Castle and local life museum

Lourdes and its cultural heritage

2 h

The fortified castle was built 1000 years ago, on top of Lourdes. In 1922, a local life museum was created. Here, you can see our cultural heritage. The Museum houses ancient items, including archeological ones, folk costumes, and many more ! From there, enjoy the panoramic view over Lourdes and the Pyrenees mountain.

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Explore The Pyrenees

Health resort

half day

Since ancient times, people started to use natural hot springs flowing from the Pyrenees mountains. Those health resorts became a meeting place for kings, aristocrats and celebrities. Grand hotel, luxury palaces were built, and they hosted the first winter games. Today, spas are still very popular. Have a break by visiting one of the most beautiful spa resorts, and feel like a king or queen !

Taste some traditional pastry and candies

Mysterious churches

half day or full day

Explore some surprising old churches, looking like a fortified castle, or with amazing organs. Built in traditional pyrenean villages, you will love the quietness and peace found there. Walking among narrow streets, you will understand the pyrenean culture and our traditions. But if you prefer a more dynamic day, you may also ride your bike on the famous Tour de France road.

Visit an artisanal woollen mill

Secret Marian sanctuaries

half day or full day

Close to Lourdes, but far from the beaten track, some old sanctuaries dedicated to Mary are waiting for your visit. Up in the mountains or down near the river, you will be seduced and astonished by some surprising sanctuaries. Beautiful old paintings, gilded chapel in gold leaf, come to discover our secrets Marian sanctuaries, you wont regret it !

Meet sheperds and taste our famous cheese

Meet Sophie, your local guide

My name is Sophie. I was born and raised near Lourdes, so I am a local product!

I am a graduated guide, passionate about history and the Pyrenees where I live.

As a story teller, I like, during my tour, telling you how people lived before, telling their lives. I know the places where locals like to go and meet, so I can offer you a real experience of the french way of living.

I will do my best to offer you an unforgetable time in the Pyrenees !

Licensed guide

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Local product

Born and raised in Lourdes, I am an expert of our way of living.

True experience

I take care of you and listen to your needs.

Passion

I have been a guide since 2007, and still convinced this is the job of my dream !

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Dear Sophie,

We just want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your knowledge and expertise in Lourdes. Your insights and guidance were invaluable, and we are truly grateful for all that you shared with us.