Lourdes Small Group Day Trip

Would you like to visit one of the most important Marian shrines in Europe? On this small group day trip to Lourdes, we'll depart from Toulouse to visit the famous basilicas of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of the Rosary, and St. Pius X.

Day Trip Details

We'll meet at the indicated time at the central Place d'Arménie. From this square located on Jean Jaurès Avenue in Toulouse, we'll head west in a small group with a maximum of 8 people.

After about a 2-hour drive, we'll arrive at the town of Lourdes, home to one of the most important Marian Shrines in Europe and a major centre of pilgrimage. According to tradition, it was here that the little girl Bernadette Soubirous witnessed the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1858.

Once we arrive at the sanctuary, we'll take a guided tour of the three main basilicas of Lourdes. The first is the Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the oldest of the entire complex. In this church, consecrated in 1876, we'll see beautiful stained-glass windows related to the dogma of the Immaculate Conception.

After visiting the Upper Church, we'll continue our tour at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Its Romanesque-Byzantine decoration and mosaics are particularly noteworthy and are sure to leave a lasting impression.

The tour will conclude at the underground basilica of Saint Pius X, consecrated in 1958 to commemorate the centenary of the apparitions. This church is also known for its daily Eucharistic procession.

At the end of the guided tour, you'll have approximately 1 hour of free time in Lourdes for lunch and to explore the town at your leisure.

Lastly, we'll regroup to begin the journey back to Toulouse, where we'll conclude the 8-hour day trip.