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More to see in Lourdes
Lourdes is not only Holy places, architectural sights, and museums. There are also many opportunities for active recreation here. If you want, you can just get out to the Lac de Lourdes Lake for half a day. This is a beautiful place. You can just take a walk, admire nature, have a snack in the restaurant, and read a book under the shade of willows here. You will also have the opportunity to sunbathe and even swim on summer days here. The idea of a joint walk on the water surface on a catamaran may appeal to romantic natures. The absence of waves leads to training in kayaking and sup-boarding. Standing on an inflatable board with a paddle seems tedious at first glance. However, you can easily get carried away in the process of learning. You should definitely visit the Parc Animalier De Pyrenees. There are almost no cages in this unique zoo. You can pet or even feed many animals here. Special food is sold for this purpose in the park. Of course, dangerous animals like bears or wolves are fenced off from visitors. However, you can easily get into the cage of gophers or flamingos, for example. There are many animals here. You can see beavers and deer that are familiar to the middle lane, as well as exotic ones like the red panda. There are also many birds, both predatory and not, of all sizes and colors here. Parrots, by the way, are happy to sit on the hands of visitors, if there is at least a little food is in these hands. Do you want a measured vacation? Then welcome to … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Lourdes

Top hotels with reviews

Travelers who are not indifferent to the culture of past centuries will surely like the historic Excelsior Hotel. Among its main distinctive features is an incomparable interior executed in the style of bygone eras. Everywhere you can see chic antique furniture and works of art, each hotel room is individually decorated. An elegant bar combined with a beautiful lounge is of particular interest. Here you can spend a … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Do you want a measured vacation? Then welcome to the Lourdes Pyrenees Golf Club. It is located near the lake. Experienced instructors will help beginners learn the basic techniques of blows. Professionals will be able to improve their skills. Lourdes is surrounded by forests, fields, rivers, and lakes. They are part of the Pyrenees National Park. Everyone who is at least a little interested in trekking or just … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

You can find fish dishes in Lourdes restaurants. Fine oysters with wine, halibut, cod, pike, lobster, shrimp, and scallops are served here. You should definitely taste the vegetable Ratatouille made of pepper, zucchini, and eggplant. Cheese and chocolate fondue are also popular. The locals love cheese. The choice is huge here. You can find Roquefort, brie, Camembert, and tomme in Lourdes. It is better to order a … Open

Traditions and mentality of Lourdes

If you are invited to dinner somewhere, you should remember that it is quite normal to eat at eight, nine or even ten o'clock in the evening here. Please note that home slippers are completely absent in the everyday life of most local residents. In general, of course, there is no dirt or debris on the streets of Lourdes. However, at first, it is difficult to accept the fact that it is customary to walk around the … Open

Travel guide to Lourdes

Lourdes is particularly full of travelers and pilgrims in the period from April until October. If you plan to visit the resort during these months, it is better to book a hotel in advance. It is also important to mention that prices are quite affordable in local hotels and restaurants despite hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit this resort every year. It is not hard to book a room for 100 dollars a night … Open

Lourdes for children - what to visit

The decoration of the Church of Notre-Dame de Lourdes of the 19th century and the huge underground Basilica of Saint Pius X will appeal to young connoisseurs of beauty. The local Grevin Wax Museum may also be of interest to a child. There are more than a hundred realistic figures in its collection. They depict certain characters from the life of the local Saint Bernadette and Christ. Perhaps the child will be … Open

Top sigths of France

Versailles has become a true shrine of medieval culture. The same named palace is the biggest sight of this place. Long ago it was the residence of French kings, so its spacious halls have retained their elegance and luxury till our days. During an excursion in the palace, tourists will know more about the history of that place and the purpose of every room. The most famous landmarks of Versailles are the Grand Canal and the Neptune Fountain. Versailles is located in the centre of a beautiful park decorated with statues and fountains. There are two historic buildings in the distant part of the park – the Grand Trianon and the Petite Trianon. … Open

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