Lourdes Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Hautes-Pyrénées, France
About Lourdes
In prehistoric times, assorted nomadic tribes had made Lourdes one of their settlements, of which one of their legacies include the still-standing Château Fort. The castle was then made into an estate jail throughout the 17th century and again during the Napoleon era. Lourdes was the victim of a number of power struggles. In the 8th century, skirmishes erupt between Mirat, the local leader of the Muslims of Al-Andalus and Charlemagne, King of the Franks. According to legend, an eagle unexpectedly dropped a trout at the feet of Mirat. Seen as a sign of bad omen, Mirat eventually surrendered the fort and converted toChristianity, taking the nameLorusof which was the origin of the name of this city, Lourdes. In the Middle Ages, for 45 years, Lourdes belonged to England as France surrendered f
Top Attractions in Lourdes
Explore the best things to see and do in Lourdes:
- ★Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- ★Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
- ★Basilica of St. Pius X
- ★Château Fort Musée Pyrénéen
- ★Church of St. Bernadette
- ★Hautacam
- ★Holy Water
- ★International Mass
Where to Eat in Lourdes
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alexandra By Le Bon Sens
- 🍴Castel Pizzeria Restaurant Italien
- 🍴Chez Tonton's
- 🍴L'Epsylone
- 🍴Le Seven
- 🍴L'Occitan
Where to Stay in Lourdes
- 🏨Grand Hotel Moderne
- 🏨Hotel Lutetia
Lourdes Travel Guide Sections
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