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From Toulouse to Lourdes private day tour
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An In-Depth Exploration of This Important Pilgrimage Site. Take part in a private full day trip from Toulouse to the holy city of Lourdes. Follow the footsteps of Bernadette, visit the Cachot & taste the water at the Grotto of Masabielle.
Highlights
- Time for personal discovery / prayers at the Grotto
- Visit the Most Important Churches of Lourdes
- Get to Know the Historical Places of Bernadette’s Life
- Explore the Most Meaningful Sites in This Cherished Pilgrimage Town
- Tour can be customized to suit your interests
- Local Tour Guide - Driver
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Program & Itinerary
Follow the Footsteps of a Saint Through This Prized Pilgrimage TownDepart for the town of Lourdes on this full day trip from Toulouse. In the morning we will come and pick you up at your centrally located hotel in Toulouse. Meet your English speaking local guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day. Then it will be time to board your premium air conditioned minivan and depart for ...
Follow the Footsteps of a Saint Through This Prized Pilgrimage Town
Meet your English speaking local guide
Depart for the town of Lourdes on this full day trip from Toulouse. In the morning we will come and pick you up at your centrally located hotel in Toulouse. Meet your English speaking local guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day. Then it will be time to board your premium air conditioned minivan and depart for Lourdes.
Arrive in the town of Lourdes
Following the reports that Our Lady of Lourdes had appeared to Bernadette Soubirous on a total of eighteen occasions in 1858, Lourdes has developed into a major place of Roman Catholic pilgrimage and of miraculous healing. The 150th Jubilee of the first apparition took place on 11 February 2008 with an outdoor mass attended by more than ten thousand pilgrims.
Today, around six million people visit Lourdes each year. Due to the consistent stream of pilgrims and tourists, Lourdes has become the second most important center of tourism in France, following Paris. It is now the third most important international Catholic pilgrimage site.
Visit the Sanctuary
Upon arrival, your private tour will begin with the visit of the Sanctuaries of Lourdes. The ensemble is the largest pilgrimage site of the town. Here, all the major churches are located as well as the grotto where the apparitions of the Virgin Mary took place. Visits include the Crypte, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of the Rosary and the impressive underground Basilica Saint Pius X.
Stop at the Grotto
Walk towards the Grotto of the apparitions and enter beneath the rock. See the spring and the famous statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, an unforgettable experience. The Grotto is the site of the extraordinary events which took place in 1858. The niche where the statue is placed marks the place where the Virgin Mary most often stood. Iit is like a window that opens onto the kingdom of God.
The Grotto is a place of prayer, hope, peace, respect, unity and silence. When passing through the Grotto or standing in front of it, each person has his or her own personal understanding of what it means. There, it is possible to fill bottles of the water of Lourdes and take time to meditate near the Grotto.
Free time for lunch (at own expense) in Lourdes
After the morning visit, it will be time for lunch. There are numerous opportunities in Lourdes so don't hesitate to ask your guide for suggestions or recommendations.
On the footsteps of Bernadette
Your full day tour continues in the afternoon as you follow your guide on the footsteps of Bernadette. During this walking tour in town, visit the house of Bernadette – the Boly Mill and then reach the ‘Cachot’, the small room where the family lived in the most difficult times.
Visit the Boly Mill
Bernadette Soubirous was born in this millhouse on the 7th of January of 1844. She lived in the water-mill with her parents for ten years. At that time, it was part of the numerous water-mills located on the edges of the river called “the Lapacca” and flowing into the river Gave de Pau. Inside you will discover the bedroom where Bernadette was born, the kitchen and the ancient water-mill with its grindstones. After 10 years of a happy life in the Mill, a set of tragic events will force the family to leave the Mill, not able to pay the rent anymore.
Visit the Cachot
By 1857, the Soubirous family fell on hard times and were obliged to move from the Boly Mill to what was a former prison, 'Le Cachot' (the cell). This small 16 square meters room (170 square feet) became the home of the family that was composed of the parents, Bernadette, her sister and her two brothers. It is at this time that the apparitions took place the first of which takes place on February 11, 1858.
After the visit, it will be time to return to Toulouse and that will be the end of our services. Please note that this tour requires 2 adults minimum to operate.
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8:45 AM : Meet your Guide at your Accommodation in Toulouse
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Guided walking tour of the sanctuary of Lourdes
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Free time at the Grotto
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Time for lunch and personal discovery
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Visit the birthplace of Bernadette
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Visit the Cachot
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5PM : Drop off at your accommodation in Toulouse
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Know before you book
- Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
- 8 hour Lourdes Private tour from Toulouse
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
- Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups please contact us
Meeting point
Train Station, Airport, Hotel, AirBnB or accommodation in Toulouse
Departure
We will pick you up at Toulouse Blagnac Airport, Toulouse Matabiau Train Station, your Toulouse Hotel or AirBnB.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Reviews
4.5/5 (2 reviews)
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BigRuss1213
05, Jul 2019
Spent an interesting day at Lourdes with our guide. There was just the two of us and our guide. Picked us up at an agreed spot, but dropped us back to... -
journeymaid48
24, May 2019
This was one of the highlights of our trip. Pierrick, our tour guide, was absolutely wonderful. He was knowledgeable of all the historic and religious...
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Included / excluded
Included
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Travel in premium, spacious vehicles
- Bottled water in the minivan
Excluded
- Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
- Personal insurance & expenses
- Meals & drinks
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
FAQ
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Do you organize pick up and return at accommodation for Toulouse private tours?
Yes, all private tours include a pick up and drop off at requested location – hotel, AirB&B, train station or airport. -
What type of vehicles are used during a day trip from Toulouse?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that can take up to a maximum of 8 passengers. All vehicles are new or recent, comfortable, spacious and have A/C. For larger groups, you will need to contact us directly. -
What can we expect on this private Lourdes day trip from Toulouse ?
Reach Lourdes and visit the sanctuary. As Lourdes is not a usual visit, your guide will adapt to your wishes. Usually, we suggest a guided tour of the Sanctuary so that you can get your bearings and learn about Bernadette Soubirou. Then it is up to you to decide. You can have some free time in the sanctuary or we can assist you in organzing a session to the baths. Another option is that in the afternoon your guide have you follow the 'Footsteps of Bernadette'. This easy walking tour in Lourdes highlights the important places where Bernadette lived and prayed. -
Is the price per person or per group?
All our private tours are priced per group of 2 to maximum 8 passengers, not per person. -
Is lunch included on this full day trip from Toulouse?
No, we never include lunch on our private tours. However, let us know if you would like us to suggest and pre-book a local restaurant. Our team will be happy to organize this for you at no extra cost. You can also talk with your guide directly in the morning. Let him know your wishes and she/he will adapt the tour accordingly and suggest the best possible options. -
Will we have time to go to the Baths while in Lourdes?
If you would like to enter a bath filled with water from the spring that flows in the Grotto of the apparitions and experience something unique then this has to be mentioned at the time of booking. We will adapt the tour so that you can participate. Please note however that at some times of the year the waiting line is quite important.
Your only option is the afternoon session that takes place between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. However, to secure your spot, we suggest that you arrive on the site (our guide will show you where) at least 45 minutes before. Finally, please note that women and men wait in different lines and have access to different baths. -
Is this Private Tour only available in English?
No, our talented, multi lingual driver guides will be happy to conduct the tour in French or Spanish. Just ask for availability.
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