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
Approx. 5 min | 
≈ 26 min |
About 37 min About 4 min ≈ 9 min | About 10 minutes
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
Approx. 8 min | About 35 min
≈ 3 min Approximately 4 minutes
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
About 7 min About 35 min
≈ 1 min | Approximately 3 minutes
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
About 7 min Approximately 36 minutes
≈ 1 min | Approximately 4 minutes
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
Approximately 10 minutes About 37 min
Approx. 9 min About 8 minutes
Located in the heart of Lourdes, Le B is a rGourmet restaurant offering a refined culinary experience in an elegant setting. Led by chefs Lionel Gomez and Samuel Lanne, the menu changes weekly, alternating between the two talents. Diners can savor Creative dishes that showcase high-quality local produce. The service is attentive and the ambiance is hushed, ideal for a memorable evening.
Open every evening
Approx. 8 min | Approximately 36 minutes
Approx. 7 min Approx. 5 min
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
~2 min | Approximately 13 minutes
Approximately 10 minutes Approximately 42 minutes
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
Approximately 6 minutes | About 35 min
Approx. 2 min Approx. 5 min
“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
About 7 min About 35 min
≈ 1 min | Approximately 3 minutes
“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
About 4 min About 20 min | About 39 min
≈ 1 min | About 3 minutes | About 7 minutes
“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
About 4 min ≈ 24 min | Approximately 38 minutes
≈ 1 min | Approx. 5 min | About 6 minutes
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
About 4 min ~22 min About 34 min
≈ 1 min | Approx. 5 min | Approximately 2 minutes
“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
Approximately 6 minutes | Approximately 17 min | Approximately 32 minutes About 3 minutes | About 3 minutes | Approximately 4 minutes
“Place where Bernadette made her first communion.”
All year
January to April / November and December: by reservation
April to October: no reservation
About 3 minutes | Approximately 18 minutes About 33 min ≈ 1 min | Approximately 6 minutes | About 6 minutes
“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.”
Approx. 5 min | ≈ 28 min | Approximately 38 minutes ≈ 1 min | Approximately 6 minutes | About 6 minutes
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
About 7 min Approximately 21 min | About 35 min About 3 minutes | Approx. 5 min | About 6 minutes
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
About 4 min ≈ 24 min | About 33 min ≈ 1 min | About 4 min Approx. 5 min
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
Approx. 5 min | Approx. 25 min About 37 min About 4 min Approximately 10 minutes About 10 minutes
“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
Approximately 13 minutes
≈ 16 min
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
Approximately 6 minutes | About 57 min | Approximately 54 minutes ~2 min | About 12 minutes Approximately 22 minutes
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
25 – 50 minutes
25 – 50 minutes
“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
Approximately 0 minutes | Approximately 0 minutes | ≈ 0 min
About 4 min ≈ 24 min | ≈ 20 min
“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
Approx. 3 min (2.9 km) | ~22 min Approximately 38 minutes
About 1 minute (1 km) ≈ 11 min | Approximately 13 minutes
“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
Approximately 36 minutes
≈ 41 min
“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
≈ 20 min
Approximately 15 minutes
“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
Approximately 23 minutes
Approximately 17 minutes
“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
About 14 minutes
About 10 minutes
“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
About 4 min About 20 min | About 40 minutes
~2 min | About 3 minutes | About 7 minutes
“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
Approximately 18 minutes
≈ 15 min (18.4 km)
“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
Approx. 3 min (2.9 km) | ~22 min Approximately 38 minutes
About 1 minute (1 km) ≈ 11 min | Approximately 13 minutes
“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
≈ 20 min
Approximately 15 minutes
“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
Approximately 5 minutes Approximately 49 minutes
Approx. 8 min | Approximately 19 minutes
“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
Approx. 5 min | Approximately 33 min About 45 minutes
Approx. 5 min | ≈ 11 min | Approximately 15 minutes
“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
≈ 1 min | About 7 minutes
≈ 9 min | About 34 min
“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
About 4 min ≈ 6 min | ≈ 22 min (2.1 km)
≈ 11 min | Approx. 25 min About 51 min
“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
≈ 1 hour 13 minutes (55 km)
≈ 1h04 (48.7 km)
“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
About 3 minutes | ≈ 6 min | ≈ 10 min (900m)
About 7 min Approx. 25 min About 45 minutes
“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
🚗 13 min | 🚌 33 min | 🚶54 min
4 min | 11 min 22 minutes
Sheets and towels included
Sheets and towels included