Lourdes Apartments, France
Lourdes in France is a bustling Pyrenees village, best known for famous Virgin Mary sightings. Lourdes attracts over 5 million pilgrims every year and its spiritual atmosphere is tainted by numerous shops selling religious trinkets. The Pyrenees is the perfect destination for the adventure traveler, with numerous outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and many more.
Apartments in Lourdes
Residence Le Mariale Apartments in Lourdes provides 81 well furnished serviced apartments including studios for two persons and serviced apartments for up to 4 people which includes sitting room with sofa beds for two persons.
Lourdes Attractions
- The primary Lourdes attractions are the cave where the sightings occurred and the Basilica of the Rosary built to watch over it. This Romanesque style cathedral is one of the largest in the world.
- Lourdes' castle and Pyrenean Museum is a fascinating gothic fortified chateau. It is also home to a wonderful museum detailing life in the Pyrenees.
- The House of Bernadette Soubirous' parents feature a mill, kitchen, Bernadette's bedroom, photographs and other memorabilia of the childhood life of Lourdes most famous daughter.
- Grotto of Massabielle - This is the place that a young girl called Bernadette is said to have had 18 sightings of the virgin in 1858.
Restaurants in Lourdes
Le Magret is a first class restaurant in Lourdes with great atmosphere, excellent food and friendly services.
Relais de Saux is a famous restaurant for its delectable food and luxurious interiors.
Taverne de Bigorre et Hotel d'Albret - They specializes in French country cooking and some of the best food in town is served here.
Shopping in Lourdes
Lourdes is not an interesting destination for shopping. Most of the shopping is designed for the pilgrims with lots of kitsch and other religious goods sold here. You can buy local products at Lourdes supermarket.
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