Lourdes

Built around a fortified rock above the Gave de Pau, Lourdes grew into one of the world’s leading Catholic pilgrimage centres. The town stands at the northern foot of the Pyrenees in Occitanie, where the river follows a compact valley. Its modern identity took shape after Bernadette Soubirous reported Marian apparitions at the Massabielle Grotto in 1858. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes encompasses the grotto and several basilicas, drawing pilgrims from around the world. Above it, the medieval Château fort de Lourdes, now home to the Pyrenean Museum, recalls the town’s earlier strategic role. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Lourdes and the Pyrenees foothills.

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