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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes

Rue de la Grotte, 65100 Lourdes, France
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Lourdes
5.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Boston, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is a fabulous beautiful basilica with wonderful views of the candlelite procession if you prefer to watch rather than walk in it. Also a great spot to take pictures from their very impressive balcony! More

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Cliffside Park, New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It's a beautiful and sacred place....you can feel the good energy and inner peace....no words to describe it... you have to visit to feel it and believe it. More

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Niagara Falls
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Lourdes has several churches associated with the Grotto. There is an underground basilica that seats 25, 000; the new church that is the site of most of the daily masses in many languages and the older chapel which was constructed above the grotto. The grotto itself was a religious experience for us. The peace, serenity and calm that filled my... More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Walking towards the Cathedral you just feel peace. Not to mention the beauty of it as well, such a picture perfect vision. Went around the side to the Grotto where if possible, you feel a stronger sense of inner peace. To actually see the place where Mary appeared....I couldn't comprehend. I'm not a deeply religious guy, but I did feel... More

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Singapore, Singapore
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Since the day we becomes Catholic and know about Lourdes, this is the place we tell ourselves that die die we must come. After years of saving, we finally managed to step onto the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in May 2011. This is the place where no words can express our feeling, because you just dwell yourself into... More

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Singapore
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Nowhere in the world can you find peace and quiet, even with thousands of people walking past you. Millions of people come here, to experience a miracle, to receive healing. Holy bath is worth the wait... I cannot say that I was there by chance, I was called, to be there. And I am definitely looking forward to a 2nd... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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On of the most tranquil and peaceful place on earth,always such a pleasure to visit,definitely will come again in the near future More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The visit to Lourdes was super. The atmosphere there has a serenity that envelopes you as soon as you arrive. You cannot help but be touched by the devotion of the millions that throng there in search of a miracle. The cathedral is simple and beautiful. With collages depicting the decades of the rosary, the focus remains on Mother Mary... More

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Biarritz
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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Loved the entire experience : Torchlight procession, visit to Grotto, Stations of the Cross, Baths, Reconciliation, Mass at the Basillica More

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dublin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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I loved the baths open 9-11 and 2-4 and the evening procession which starts at 9 o'clock. The Grotto is special and we were lucky to get Mass here . There is a peace that descends on you when you arrive here . Also it was a privilage to see all the volunteers who look after the sick. More

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