Things to do in Lourdes - Tarbes

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Betharram Caves featuring caves and caving
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1. Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

Step into an explosion of color and artistry in the impressive Basilica of Notre Dame du Rosaire, which is also known as the Rosary Basilica. This Byzantine-styled cathedral is smaller than its two neighbors, but is perhaps more artistically striking. Visit this active place of worship and stay to marvel at the mosaics.
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Rosary Basilica featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

2. Massabielle Grotto

The Grotto of Massabielle, also known as the Grotto of Apparitions, is visited by about 6 million pilgrims every year. Visit the site of a spring which was unearthed by a teenage peasant in the 19th century after a visitation from the Virgin Mary. Hear stories of how the water that flows here is said to have healed countless visitors since it was first discovered.
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3. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Join flocks of devoted pilgrims on a trip to the Basilica of Notre Dame de l’Immaculée-Conception. This distinctive landmark is hard to miss; a towering 19th-century church that sits above the Grotto of Massebielle, a world-famous pilgrimage destination. Visit to marvel at the architecture and to experience a moment of reflection inside the hushed interior.
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4. Basilica of St. Pius X

Travel to Lourdes and there is a slim chance you will miss the Basilica of St. Pius X. Although this cathedral is impressively large, it’s also built entirely underground. Stand in awe of its gigantic nave and watch as it fills with tens of thousands of pilgrims thronging to the town on religious feast days.
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Basilica of St. Pius X featuring a church or cathedral and interior views as well as a large group of people

5. Betharram Caves

The Bétharram Caves (Grottes de Bétharram) are more than just a geological curiosity, they are a fun-filled family attraction too. Travel just a short distance out of Lourdes to reach this enchanting complex of caves, sprawling over five levels. The caves invite visitors to explore them in a number of ways. Spacious walkways lead you underground, taking you to a train track and a boat ride that carry you into the heart of the mountain.
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6. Lourdes Covered Market

The Lourdes Covered Market offers a fascinating insight into the customs and culinary traditions of the region. Its many stalls, serving up all kinds of food, are sheltered beneath the roof of a late 19th-century structure. Chat with the local vendors and enjoy the gastronomic delights in this bustling market.
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Lourdes Covered Market featuring interior views and markets

7. Lac de Lourdes

The Lac de Lourdes is a spectacular basin of water surrounded by undulating verdant terrain. The stunning lake covers an area of 128 acres (52 hectares) and sits just outside the city center of Lourdes. It makes for a serene and picturesque setting. Bring the whole family to enjoy the range of activities around this glacial lake.
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What to do in Lourdes - Tarbes

Popular places to visit

Rosary Basilica featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

4.5/5(52 reviews)

The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
Grotte of Massabielle which includes religious aspects as well as a large group of people

Massabielle Grotto

5/5(43 reviews)

Join the millions of visitors who flock to one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the world, a place associated with miraculous visions and healing waters.

Massabielle Grotto
Notre-Dame de l\'Immaculee-Conception which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

4.5/5(52 reviews)

One of the most eye-catching monuments in Lourdes is the basilica that sits above the grotto, part of a wider sanctuary of impressive churches.

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Basilica of St. Pius X featuring a church or cathedral and interior views as well as a large group of people

Basilica of St. Pius X

5/5(33 reviews)

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

Basilica of St. Pius X
Betharram Caves which includes caves

Betharram Caves

5/5(1 review)

Ride trains and boats into a magical underground world of atmospheric, multilayered caves, taking time to marvel at the spectacular geological formations.

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Lourdes Covered Market featuring interior views and markets

Lourdes Covered Market

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

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Lac de Lourdes which includes a lake or waterhole and a park

Lac de Lourdes

5/5(4 reviews)

Go mountain biking or trekking around the circumference of this vast and picturesque lake that stands beside a golf course.

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Pic du Jer showing views, mountains and tranquil scenes

Pic du Jer

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Ride a historic funicular railway up the side of a mountain for stunning views of the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, framed by the Pyrenees.

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Chateau Fort Pyreneen Museum showing a bridge, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Château Fort Pyrenean Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

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