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Discover Lourdes

 
Lourdes is a small city in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. It is blessed with picturesque landscapes, fascinating religious sites, and year-round mild temperatures. For centuries, pilgrims have flocked to Lourdes to experience its spiritual atmosphere and magical aura.

The main attraction in Lourdes is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of France's most important pilgrimage sites. Visitors can take part in daily masses at the grand neo-Gothic basilica or visit some of the other religious sites around town such as St Bernadette's Cave where Bernadette Soubirous first saw her visions of Mary in 1858.

Other attractions include exploring the city's old quarter which has retained many aspects from its medieval past, relaxing in thermal baths fed by natural springs that are believed to have healing properties and visiting Castel Saint-Ferdinand for sweeping views over town and beyond. A great way to get an overview of this beautiful town is taking a ride up on Telepherique Cable Car for spectacular sights over Lourdes and its surroundings before hitting some souvenir shops for local products like rosaries or handmade chocolates.
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