What to do in Lourdes - Tarbes

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Places to Visit in Lourdes - Tarbes

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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 showing a church or cathedral, interior views 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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Grotte of Massabielle which includes religious aspects as well as a large group of people

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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Notre-Dame de l\'Immaculee-Conception featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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 which includes interior views and a church or cathedral 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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Betharram Caves showing caves

6. Pic du Jer

Picturesque Lourdes is a historic town ensconced by the Pyrenees and one of the best ways to see it in its context is from the top of Pic du Jer. Ride to the top of the mountain on a charming old funicular railway. Once you are there, follow walking trails and find an observatory for panoramic views of this stunning corner of France. Make sure you bring your camera to the top of the peak so you can capture memories of this special place.
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Pic du Jer showing mountains, views and landscape views

7. 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 which includes markets and interior views

8. 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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Lac de Lourdes which includes a garden and a lake or waterhole

Recommended things to do in Lourdes - Tarbes

Number of things to do
14
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NZ$6
Cheapest thing to do
Lourdes Sanctuary: The Digital Audio Guide
Top 5 things to do
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

5/5(3 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
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Massabielle Grotto

5/5(7 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
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Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

5/5(4 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
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Pic du Midi de Bigorre

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Pic du Midi de Bigorre, a lovely green space in Bagnères-de-Bigorre. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or seek out the ski slopes.

Pic du Midi de Bigorre
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Basilica of St. Pius X

5/5(4 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
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Betharram Caves

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

Betharram Caves
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Pic du Jer

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

Pic du Jer
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Lourdes Covered Market

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

Lourdes Covered Market
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Lac de Lourdes

4/5(1 review)

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

Lac de Lourdes

Day trip destinations from Lourdes - Tarbes

Lourdes showing night scenes and performance art as well as a large group of people

Lourdes

Tarbes showing a city

Tarbes

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Betharram Caves featuring caves

Saint-Pe-de-Bigorre

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Photo by yannickt (CC BY)

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