Château Fort de Lourdes

Stand at a spectacular vantage point overlooking the town of Lourdes, then head inside a thousand-year-old fortress to learn about life in the Pyrenees.

A guide will show you around this tiny old prison, where a famous saint stayed while she saw visions of the Virgin Mary.

You can browse the exhibits at House of Sainte Bernadette, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lourdes. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.

Marvel at the ribboned marble pillars that form an internal colonnade, and look up at the iconic central clock tower of this large church.

Get a taste for Lourdes through its eclectic array of honeys, jams, wines and cheeses in this quaint covered market.

Marvel at a 20th-century subterranean cathedral with a huge capacity, built to accommodate the masses of devoted pilgrims visiting Lourdes.