Lourdes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Danièle Taulin-Hommel
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Patrice Thébault
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Danièle Taulin-Hommel
Lourdes - Tarbes showing a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Lourdes - Tarbes which includes a city and landscape views as well as a large group of people

Lourdes, world-famous as a pilgrimage site, is a town with a very rich heritage, which deserves to be explored in all its forms.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has attracted millions of pilgrims from around the world, since the Virgin Mary appeared there in 1958. Since then, a constant stream of visitors, often sick and hoping for a miraculous cure, have flocked to the sanctuary. Three basilicas stand on the site: the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, whose stained glass windows tell the story of the apparitions, the Basilica of our Lady of the Rosary, whose mosaics glorify the mysteries of the rosary, and, lastly, the gigantic Basilica of Saint Pius X, which is built entirely underground.

The site stands on 52 hectares with 22 places of worship, including the famous Grotto of Massabielle, where Bernadette Soubirous, a local 14-year-old girl, saw apparitions of the Virgin. The water from this source is reputed to be a source of healing and mercy for the 6 million pilgrims who visit Lourdes each year, making it the third most visited sanctuary in the world, after the Vatican and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico.

On a more historical note, the Tour du Garnavie is a monument to pilgrims who have crossed the Pyrenees since the Middle Ages, The 13th century Château-fort, now a museum, is a perfectly preserved example of the history of the Crusades. A detour via the Halles Baltard, in the town centre, is an opportunity to buy some of the many delicacies the region has to offer: cep mushrooms, foie gras, croustades and berlingots de Cauterets. A feast for the taste buds for people of all religions!

If you don't come on foot for a pilgrimage, Lourdes is served by two airports: Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport, 6 miles away, and Pau airport, 28 miles away. Lourdes train station is specially adapted for visitors with health issues, while the A64 motorway is the most direct route by car.

Hotel Padoue
Hotel Padoue
4 out of 5
1 Rue De La Reine Astrid, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
The price is £80 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£80
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
"Excellent location, a block away from the shrine. Breakfast buffet is very good with lots of options. Staff was responsive. Room needs updating."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hotel Padoue
Hotel Roissy Lourdes
Hotel Roissy Lourdes
4 out of 5
16 Avenue Monseigneur Schoepfer, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
The price is £84 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£84
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (733 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the church , safe neighborhood, very courteous staff extremely help they even book a taxi for an early morning ride to the station. The breakfast is not worth though . Overall a great experience."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Hotel Roissy Lourdes
Hotel Paradis
Hotel Paradis
4 out of 5
15, avenue du Paradis, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £71 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£71
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica of Our Lady of ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean, staff friendly and helpful, rooms were big and nice."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Hotel Paradis
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Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes L'Acacia
Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes L'Acacia
3 out of 5
1 A Chemin de Lannedarré, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (636 reviews)
"The staff is friendly and helpful. I liked the pool, even though I didn't think I would use it."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes L'Acacia
Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes Lorda
Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes Lorda
4 out of 5
18 Esplanade du Paradis, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
"Easy access with clear instructions, despite arriving well after check in time. Room 204 was small with everything I needed. Slight disturbance with the bridge being worked on across the road."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Lourdes Lorda
Villa Mariale
Villa Mariale
15/17 avenue du Paradis, Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrenees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lourdes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)
"Nice place. All the point of interest is pretty much walking distance."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

Villa Mariale
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lourdes

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Must visit place. You can feel blessed by the presence of OUR LADY

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely atmosphere,enjoyed much of our stay.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A fascinating place.

4/5 - Good

Ian

Had a great time and looking forward to visit the place again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place, all being well would love to visit again to Lourdes and the neighbouring places.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Peace and feel good factor

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