Lourdes
Originally a sleepy market town on the road to the spas of the Pyrenees, Lourdes has grown into the largest Marian pilgrimage centre in the world.
Located in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Lourdes is a place of spirituality and considered as the most healing shrine in the world surrounded by a magnificent rural setting. It is one of the most important destinations for pilgrimage and religious tourism which makes it the second most important center of tourism in France.
The region is renowned for a magnificent natural heritage, interesting museums that will take travellers through the history of the town and the historical monument of the one thousand year old Le Chateau fort de Lourdes. The Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes has 22 places of worship including the famous Grotto of Massabielle and the Basilica of the Rosary.
Visiting Tarbes situated in North of Lourdes is a must. Renowned for beautiful public gardens, a visit to this spectacular place will take any traveller into a magical place full of various tree species, lovely pathways and wonderful green spaces decorated with beautiful monuments and interesting statues. Tarbes is definitely full of hidden charms like the Betharram Caves considered as the most beautiful in Europe.
From Tarbes travellers can easily reach Toulouse, the fourth largest city in France, home to two world UNESCO heritage sites and Centre of the European Aerospace Industry. While strolling and exploring this dynamic city it is impossible not to notice the unique pinkish terracotta architecture which decorates numerous historical places. Toulouse is a city with a rich cultural heritage which covers 2000 years of history.
The proximity of Lourdes to the Northern Spanish region will give travellers the opportunity to visit intriguing locations in the beautiful surroundings of San Sebastian a renowned resort town with lovely beaches and an a cobbled old town, Bilbao synonyms for Fine Art museums and Vitoria Gastiez famous for its Gothic Style Santa Maria Cathedral.
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