House Museum of Bernadette Soubirous is a signature landmark of Lourdes. Absolutely everyone is welcome to see the old house, in which a girl, who later became the saint patron of the city, was born and spent her first years of life. Nowadays, her house exhibits an interesting collection of historical and religious artifacts. Besides that, there is a wax figure museum in Lourdes, the exhibition of which is also in …
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Routes in Vertical'o are suitable for older children who are fond of mountaineering and have already been on hikes more than once. However, if a child has not done rock climbing before but he wants to try it, you can find some simple rocks for beginners near Lourdes. Canyoning is another interesting option for joint leisure. You should definitely take into account the level of training of the child. However, in …
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The famous foie Gras will be a good gift. However, you should purchase it in a tightly closed glass or regular tin can. Also, don't forget to check the expiration date. Candied violets or a set of fragrant herbs will be an interesting gift. You can also bring grocery baskets as a gift to friends or family. They are sold in Carrefour. These baskets usually include several small jars of pates, jam, rolls, and a …
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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 …
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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 …
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If you like a more relaxing holiday, then a tour of the Lourdes area on a Segway can be an alternative to cycling. You can rent a convenient vehicle at G2d Tours. Anyone can handle the Segway after the briefing. You will be able to ride it even if you have no experience riding on roller skates, bicycle or self-balancing scooter. You can go to the ski slopes in winter. The bus runs twice a day from the town there. …
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Climate in France and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
In France, the climate is quite favorable, so you can travel here at any time of the year. The main factor is the purpose of your visit to this romantic country, and financial opportunities. The highest tourist season occurs in the height of summer, and is observed from the end of July to the beginning of August. Although, in general, the beach season lasts until mid-September and the autumn season is characterized by a reasonable influx of tourists. Also, it is worth noting that a huge tourist rush is observed in the winter period. The country is visited by fans of mountain skiing. This usually begins from the middle of December and lasts until February. Also, a large percentage of travelers prefer to join in on the New Year and Christmas holidays in France. The least number of tourists in France is witnessed during the off-season. However, you can come to Paris at any time of the year; even when it rains to no end for days and the cold winds are relentless.
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Atmosphere of France: religion and languages
However, majority of the people still supports the unity of the French people, even according to the linguistic factor. But it should be noted that since the early nineties, there are several schools in France that study dialects, for example, Basque, Catalan or Corsican in addition to the national French language. In addition to the official language in France, some regions also speak their own peculiar dialects. The most common are the Alsatian dialect, and the Lorraine Franconian language. About 3% of the local population speaks German fluently, less than 2% speak Arabic and its dialects, and about 1% of the population speaks Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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