From Bordeaux, depart for the town of Lourdes located at the foothills of the Pyrenees mountain range. After your drive, reach the town and visit the sanctuary with your guide. Spend some time on your own and visit the famous Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Rosary or just take some time to meditate in this peaceful environment.
7:45 AM : Meet your Guide at your Accommodation in Bordeaux
8:00 AM: Departure from Bordeaux
Guided walking tour of the sanctuary of Lourdes
Free time at the Grotto
Time for lunch and personal discovery
Visit of the birthplace of Bernadette
Visit of the Cachot
6:00 PM: Drop off at your accommodation in Bordeaux
From Bordeaux, depart for the town of Lourdes located at the foothills of the Pyrenees mountain range. After your drive, reach the town and visit the sanctuary with your guide. Spend some time on your own and visit the famous Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Rosary or just take some time to meditate in this peaceful environment.
Meet your Guide at your Accommodation in Bordeaux
Guided walking tour of the sanctuary of Lourdes
Free time at the Grotto
Time for lunch and personal discovery
Visit of the birthplace of Bernadette
Visit of the Cachot
Drop off at your accommodation in Bordeaux
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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price is per group, not per person, this product is on request. we will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order., tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended, tour is operated in english, other languages on request, tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
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From Bordeaux, depart for the town of Lourdes located at the foothills of the Pyrenees mountain range. After your drive, reach the town and visit the sanctuary with your guide. Spend some time on your own and visit the famous Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Rosary or just take some time to meditate in this peaceful environment.
Meet your Guide at your Accommodation in Bordeaux
Guided walking tour of the sanctuary of Lourdes
Free time at the Grotto
Time for lunch and personal discovery
Visit of the birthplace of Bernadette
Visit of the Cachot
Drop off at your accommodation in Bordeaux
Description
Follow In the Footsteps of Bernadette Soubirous
In 1858, Lourdes become known throughout France and the world after a series of apparitions seen by Bernadette Soubirous. These “Marian apparitions” quickly transformed Lourdes into one of the most important sites of pilgrimage and religious tourism.
Today, around six million people visit Lourdes each year. Due to the consistent stream of pilgrims and tourists, Lourdes has become the second most important center of tourism in France, following Paris. It is now the third most important site of international Catholic pilgrimage.
Your tour to Lourdes
Arrive in Lourdes and start by visiting the sanctuary. Here you will not only see the grotto but will also visit the three churches that were built on the site, one on top of the other. After some free time for lunch, join your guide and follow the footsteps of Bernadette.
First discover the house of the family when the father ran a mill. Bernadette was born in this millhouse on 7 January 1844, one year after the marriage of her parents Louise Castérot and François Soubirous. She lived here for the first 10 years of her life; it’s still possible to see her childhood bedroom, along with the house’s mill machinery.
Then on to the Cachot. In 1857 Bernadette Soubirous’ family fell on hard times and were forced to move to this dingy former prison, where they lived communally in a room measuring just 16 sq metres. It was while living here that Bernadette stumbled across the Grotte de Massabielle, having been sent out to collect firewood.
Return to Bordeaux at the end of the day.
This private tour ensures you enjoy full attention from your guide.
Included
free wifi access on board, guided walking tour of the sanctuary, pick up and drop off at hotel, travel in spacious, comfortable & fully equipped mercedes minivans, visit the important sites on the footsteps of bernadette
bottled water in the minivan, free wifi access on board, guided walking tour of the sanctuary, pick up and drop off at hotel, travel in spacious, comfortable & fully equipped mercedes minivans, visit the important sites on the footsteps of bernadette
Summary
A One Day Historic Tour To A Most Important City. Our unique day trip from Bordeaux to Lourdes includes the visit of the sanctuary as well as the most important sites linked to Bernadette Soubirous. Free time for personal discovery.
From Bordeaux, depart for the town of Lourdes located at the foothills of the Pyrenees mountain range. After your drive, reach the town and visit the sanctuary with your guide. Spend some time on your own and visit the famous Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Rosary or just take some time to meditate in this peaceful environment.
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Follow In the Footsteps of Bernadette Soubirous
In 1858, Lourdes become known throughout France and the world after a series of apparitions seen by Bernadette Soubirous. These “Marian apparitions” quickly transformed Lourdes into one of the most important sites of pilgrimage and religious tourism.
Today, around six million people visit Lourdes each year. Due to the consistent stream of pilgrims and tourists, Lourdes has become the second most important center of tourism in France, following Paris. It is now the third most important site of international Catholic pilgrimage.
Your tour to Lourdes
Arrive in Lourdes and start by visiting the sanctuary. Here you will not only see the grotto but will also visit the three churches that were built on the site, one on top of the other. After some free time for lunch, join your guide and follow the footsteps of Bernadette.
First discover the house of the family when the father ran a mill. Bernadette was born in this millhouse on 7 January 1844, one year after the marriage of her parents Louise Castérot and François Soubirous. She lived here for the first 10 years of her life; it’s still possible to see her childhood bedroom, along with the house’s mill machinery.
Then on to the Cachot. In 1857 Bernadette Soubirous’ family fell on hard times and were forced to move to this dingy former prison, where they lived communally in a room measuring just 16 sq metres. It was while living here that Bernadette stumbled across the Grotte de Massabielle, having been sent out to collect firewood.
Return to Bordeaux at the end of the day.
This private tour ensures you enjoy full attention from your guide.
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
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price is per group, not per person, this product is on request. we will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order., tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended, tour is operated in english, other languages on request, tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
price is per group, not per person, tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended, tour is operated in english, other languages on request, tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
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