Lourdes, France

Lourdes France

Here’s an English (Ireland) translation of your text, with some subtle adjustments for Irish English vocabulary, phrasing, and tone: Lourdes is a large town in the French Pyrenees. It’s a global centre for Marian pilgrimage, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Catholics believe that the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, appeared 18 times at the Grotto to a young girl, St Bernadette Soubirous. Originally a quiet market town on the road to the Pyrenean spas, Lourdes has grown into the biggest Marian pilgrimage centre in the world. The town is divided into two parts: the international area by the river, which includes the spiritual zone with the Grotto and churches—known as the Domaine or the Sanctuaries—and the French area, centred around the Marketplace and the Hotel de Ville. Lourdes is very pedestrian-friendly, with several streets reserved for walkers, and it’s very easy to get around the town centre. It’s well worth taking a stroll and having a wander. Be sure not to miss the nightly candlelight procession in front of the Basilica and around the main square, with singing, prayers, and the rosary recited in many languages.
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Lourdes (LDE)
Nearby destinations
  • Pau a 34.17 km
  • Saint Lary a 43.57 km
  • Formigal a 43.90 km

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