In the heart of Lourdes, Sur la Tête des Canards invites you to savor A generous and friendly regional cuisine. Specializing in Plancha dishes and bottles to share, The restaurant offers authentic dishes that showcase The flavors of the Southwest. In a bright room with a bay window overlooking the street, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, ideal for a meal with friends or family.

Closed Monday evenings, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

A few steps from the sanctuary, Le Piment Rouge invites you to savor A traditional cuisine from the Basque Country and Bigorre in a warm and friendly ambiance. Eva and Franck, passionate about their region, offer homemade dishes based on fresh products, such as homemade foie gras with Espelette pepper, chipirons, or porcini mushroom omelette. The colorful and typical setting of the restaurant reflects the spirit of the Southwest, ideal for a meal with family, friends, or a romantic partner.

Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

In the heart of Lourdes, Les 100 Culottes welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere, from morning to evening. Whether you're looking for a coffee, a quick lunch, drinks with friends, or a tapas dinner, the team offers you Homemade, fresh, and local cuisine, using produce from the market, often organic.. In the evening, it's time for conviviality with sharing platters, homemade cocktails, and lively evenings: karaoke, DJs, or concerts.

Closed on Sundays

Located at 3 avenue du Paradis, on the 1st floor of an elegant hotel, Le Perchoir offers refined French cuisine highlighting local and seasonal products. With a pleasant view of the Gave de Pau, the restaurant offers a cozy setting and a friendly atmosphere, ideal for a memorable lunch or dinner.

Every day - noon and night

Located on the peaceful shores of Lake Lourdes, L'Embarcadère invites you to savor a traditional French cuisine in a green and peaceful setting. Enjoy homemade dishes such as foie gras, gourmet salads, grilled meats, and homemade desserts, all while admiring the lake view. After your meal, you can relax by the lake, rent a paddle boat, or stroll along the greenway.

Closed Monday evenings and Tuesdays

Located on the church square, Le Divin invites you to discover Flavors of Portugal in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Chef Fabio Da Silva-Batista, a passionate self-taught cook, offers homemade cooking developed from local products, with dishes such as cod risotto, citrus prawns flambéed with brandy, or the famous pastéis de nata. Every day, the menu changes to offer new creations inspired by Portuguese traditions.

Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesday evenings

and Wednesday evenings

“Located in the heart of Lourdes, Alexandra by Le Bon Sens invites you on a gourmet journey combining Traditional cuisine and modern creations. Fresh products, authentic flavors and friendly atmosphere Make every meal a unique experience.”

French and Basque cuisine

Closed Sundays afternoons and Mondays

“Discover Lourdes' gastronomy with a 4-hour circuit Alliant A beautiful walk and delicious tastings”

April to October

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Departure from the Tourist Office

“Discover Jurançon wines, famous for their fruity flavors and finesse, from dry to sweet. Enjoy visits to authentic vineyards and wineries, ..., enjoy local wines and be seduced by a unique terroir in the heart of the Pyrenees. Discover, for example: Domaine Bellegarde, Domaine de Cinquau, Clos Lapeyre.”

Inquire with domains

Between 45 and 50 kilometers from Lourdes

“Its 19th-century architecture is eye-catching. Once you step inside, you'll discover all local culinary expertise and meet the producers and merchants ready to introduce you to all the specialties of the Pyrenees.”

March to October - every day

October to December – Monday to Saturday

Enter the Oldest chocolate shop in France, Founded in 1729 in Lourdes. Between tradition and indulgence, Maison Pailhasson invites you to discover its exceptional creations: pralines, ganaches, and bars with a unique savoir-faire. A flavorful stop steeped in history.”

Closed Sundays and Mondays

“A guided tasting around of beers brewed in Lourdes, accompanied by local chocolates a perfect match...”

Every Thursday – April to October

Several possible locations

“Savor the Black Pig from Bigorre during a tasting workshop combining tradition and exceptional flavors.”

All year

By reservation

“Retreat to quietude or discover the serenity of a sacred place at night.”

April to October

Every evening – 6 PM to 1 AM

Torches: 9 PM

The Lourdes pilgrimages take place throughout the year, even if the period from Easter to All Saints' Day concentrates the majority of large gatherings.

Several types of pilgrimages can be distinguished:

– The Diocesan and national pilgrimages organized by dioceses or entire nations (like the National Pilgrimage around August 15th), they gather thousands of people.

– The specialized group pilgrimages : such as the International Military Pilgrimage, the Firefighters' Pilgrimage, the Hospitallers' Pilgrimage, or those dedicated to young people, the sick, and people with disabilities.

– The individual pilgrimages Many visitors and tourists come throughout the year, especially during the low season, for a more personal and quieter spiritual experience.

April to October

“The Feast of Saint Bernadette is one of the most important events for the people of Lourdes. Celebrated in August, these festivities honor the memory of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the young shepherdess who was at the origin of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. The celebrations include processions, special masses, and concerts, creating a unique festive and religious atmosphere.”

August

“The Saint-Jean festivities take place every year at the end of June. All the more reason to celebrate the start of summer with bonfires, concerts, and outdoor entertainment. The Saint-Jean bonfires, lit in different neighborhoods of the city, symbolize the transition from winter to summer and are accompanied by popular festivities.”

Late June

During the months of July and August, the city offers a series of free outdoor events. The program includes: night markets, gourmet village, a narrated walk around the lake, a medieval visit, a sports and wellness session, an outdoor cinema, musical entertainment on the terrace... for all audiences, tourists and locals alike.

July – August

Lourdes plays a recurring and important role in the history of the Tour de France due to its strategic location at the foot of the Pyrenees. The city often serves as starting point for mountain stages and for the most difficult ascents.

July

“If you're looking for a festive and friendly atmosphere, don't miss the Lourdes Carnival. This colorful and joyous festival takes place every year in February. It then celebrates local traditions with float parades, flamboyant costumes, music, and dancing. This is therefore a perfect opportunity to discover the festive and popular culture of Lourdes.”

February

The National Holiday is marked by a large public gathering. The evening begins with street concerts, before culminating with a Grand symphonic pyro show shot near the castle. The festivities often end with a Street festival, allowing everyone to celebrate this special evening together.

July 13

Dive into the world of local breweries at the Pyrenees Craft Beer Festival in Lourdes. Tastings, musical entertainment, and gourmet specialties promise you a friendly and festive moment in the heart of the Pyrenees.”

In September

Each year, Lourdes hosts the International Festival of the Grotto of Lourdes, a significant event that brings together from artists, musicians, and pilgrims to celebrate spirituality through music, dance, and performances.This festival attracts thousands of visitors each summer and offers from outdoor concerts, artistic performances, and theatrical shows, while emphasizing faith and Christian culture.

July or August

For music lovers, the Lourdes Sacred Music Festival is an unmissable event. Organized every spring, this festival brings together internationally renowned choirs and orchestras for Sacred music concerts in the most beautiful places in Lourdes, notably in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and other historical sites.

Usually in May

“Museum that trace Bernadette's life, the Message of Lourdes and the construction of the Sanctuary.”

All year

Free admission

“House where Bernadette was born in 1844. She spent her first ten years there. »when she became a boarding student in 1860.”

All year

Free admission

“12m unique piece"2 former prison Inhabited by Bernadette and his family at the time of the apparitions 1858.”

All year

Free admission

“House where Bernadette's parents lived when she became a boarder in 1860.”

April to October

“Place where Bernadette made her first communion.”

All year

January to April / November and December: by reservation

April to October: no reservation

“In the parish church are the baptismal fonts where Bernadette was baptized in 1844, and the tomb of Abbot Peymarale (in the Crypt)”

All year

Free admission

“The Many people from Bernadette's time are buried here : some witnesses of the apparitions, the Soubirous family, the mistress of novices, as well as numerous hospital staff.”

“Presbytery where Bernadette came to report the apparitions to Abbé Peyramale in 1858.”

All year

The Sanctuary of Lourdes refers to the collection of pilgrimage sites, including the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared. They include several basilicas and prayer sites that welcome millions of visitors each year.

All year

Discover the Lourdes village miniature, as it was in Bernadette's time.

February to October

The Lourdes Wax Museum Trace the history of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. It features life-size wax figures in settings recreating key moments of the era.

Spring / Summer

The fortified castle of Lourdes is a medieval fortress who rules the city. It houses the Pyrenean Museum, and offers Exceptional panorama of the city and surrounding mountains.

All year

Discover the Medal Factory: Unique expertise since 1946.

All year

The Grotto of Massabielle is the heart of the Sanctuary of Lourdes. It is the place where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858.

She is the main pilgrimage site, where millions of visitors and pilgrims come to meditate, pray, and drink the water from the spring that flows there, considered miraculous.

All year

“Betharram Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in France. Its peculiarity is that it is visited in three parts: on foot, by boat on an underground river, and then by mini-train. It extends over both the Hautes-Pyrénées and the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.”

All year

Explore Historical candle-making of Lourdes, open since 1928.

Spring / Summer

The Lourdes Epicenter is a Seismic risk information center, because the Lourdes region is one of the most seismic in France.

It offers exhibitions, interactive models, and even an earthquake simulator.

April to October

The surroundings of Lourdes are rich in thermal spas. Each has its specialty:

Cauterets for respiratory and rheumatic conditions.

Luz-Saint-Sauveur for rheumatology and gynecology.

Argelès-Gazost : specializing in phlebology and rheumatology.

Bagnères-de-Bigorre : for rheumatology and wellness spaces.

All year

“Enjoy care relaxants, energizers, or magnetic provided by Merete, a holistic therapist in our wellness chalet: relaxing, sports, holistic, and Californian massages, lymphatic drainage, foot reflexology, reiki, lithotherapy, positive psychology, MIL-therapy, ionization detox, and brightness-relaxotherapy.”

All year

“The wellness area of the Lourdes aquatic center is equipped of a a hot tub, a steam room, two saunas, a relaxation area, and three massage showers. It is important to note that access to this space is Not allowed for people under 18 years old. Beach shorts are also prohibited throughout the resort.”

All year

“Parc de Lescar« is actually the Exotic Park, one zoo-vivarium located near Pau. Specializing in reptiles and insects, it also houses other exotic animals like monkeys and llamas. It’s an ideal outing for lovers of unusual wildlife.”

All year

“The Asson Zoo is a human-sized zoo. It houses nearly 500 animals, including rare species like the white tiger, red panda, and snow leopard.”

All year

“The Chloro'Fil Park is a Adventure park who proposes treetop adventure, rafting, and electric scooter rides. It's the ideal place for a leisure day with family or friends, with activities for all ages.”

April to November

“The park offers Summer activities such as the Mountain Luge, Zippy Bike, Dévalkart, tubing, as well as All-terrain scooter trail. In winter, the site offers activities such as The alpine coaster, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and downhill scooter or all-terrain kart rides. The park also features a dining area, changing rooms with showers, a fitness trail, and a children's playground.”

All year

“The Pyrénées Animal Park is a pzoo arc renamed, ranked among the most beautiful in France. It extends over14 hectares and shelters nearly 500 animals, don't expect bears, wolves, or marmots. The park is distinguished by its animals living in semi-freedom and its unusual accommodations where it's possible to sleep as close as possible to the animals.

April to August – October Holidays and Weekends

“Hop on the little electric train to a stroll through the historic heart of the city.”

February to October

Departure from Porte St-Joseph or opposite the Tourist Office

“Eagle's Nest is a" Birds of prey free flight show, presented in the enclosure of a medieval castle. This is a unique experience to admire eagles, vultures, and falcons in flight.”

April to November

“The Lourdes Aquatic Center is ideal for a fun family day out. Children can have fun in the learning pool and outdoor spaces, while the parents enjoy the sports pool or wellness area with a sauna and jacuzzi. It's a perfect place for everyone to find their happy place.”

All year

“The Pirates' Wood is one Children's adventure game courses, located gold sein du Parc Chloro'Fil.

This wooden trail offers a set of games and activities, such as treehouses and a treasure hunt., specially designed for the youngest (from 2 years old). It's the ideal place for young explorers to have fun safely, away from the more athletic treetop adventure courses.”

April to November

“La Ferme de Bon'Air is a educational farm invites you to discover the agricultural world and interact with animals. It offers fun activities and workshops for families.”

April to late October

“The Lourdes region offers you numerous mountain bike trails from the city. From enduro to downhill, to family rides, It's over 1000km of trails that crisscross the valleys.

Lourdes is also the ideal starting point for an assault on the Legendary Pyrenees passes, regularly crossed by the Tour de France: Tourmalet, Hautacam, Soulor...”

All year

“For walking enthusiasts, a marked trail allow to reach on foot the Pic du Jer summit. It's a beautiful ascent through the forest that offers at the summit breathtaking view of Lourdes and the Pyrenees mountain range. A sporty and invigorating experience.”

Spring – Summer – Autumn

“O2 Lourdes, on the edge of Lake Lourdes, offers water activities for everyone: Stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing-kayaking, and rafting on the Gave de Pau. The base has changing rooms, a lounge area, a playground and parking to fully enjoy the day with family or friends.”

Spring – Summer – Autumn

“Nestled west of Lake Lourdes, discover the protected peat bog site. at Natura 2000 zone since 2006. In this outwardly hostile place, develop an endemic flora and fauna.”

All year

“An impressive amphitheater, of rare perfection, 5.5 km in diameter and 1500 m high, crowned with 17 peaks at an altitude of 3000 m. A UNESCO World Heritage site to visit by donkey, on horseback, or simply on foot.”

All year

“A few minutes from downtown, the lake of Lourdes extends, of glacial origin. You dive into a postcard scenery, sources of tranquility and Numerous outdoor activities.”

All year

“A unique viewpoint that offers A breathtaking view on the city and the Pyrenees. It's via a funicular For over 100 years you've been accessing the summit (948m).»

(Funicular ride – funicular, mountain bike, or on foot) 

Self-guided tour (departures every 20 minutes) 

Every day - from April to November