Lourdes, France. Photo Gallery by Eric Pouhier at pbase.com

Lourdes, France.

In the heart of the Pyrenees, Lourdes receives more than 5 million visitors from all over the world every year.

Spirituality, whether belonging to history or legends, is part of the present through the depth and beauty of the sight, the marks of the past, the serenity of the Sanctuaries.

Saint Bernadette (1844 - 1879) was a devout peasant girl to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared eighteen times between February 11 and July 16, 1858 near Lourdes, in southern France, when she was 14 years of age. On the afternoon of Thursday, February 11, 1858, the first of her seventeen apparitions began. The visions took place in a desolate and locally forbidden grotto in Massabielle, France. Marie Bernard, or Bernadette as she was affectionately called, explained the vision she experienced in these words: "A gentle Light brightened the dark recess and there in the Light, a smile. A girl dressed in a white dress, tied with a blue ribbon, a white veil on her head, and a yellow rose on each foot."

During the ninth apparition, Bernadette was directed to scratch the soil on the the ground and there found water gushing forth. She then obediently drank the water of the stream. Blessed Mother Mary during the 16th apparition spoke the words, "I AM the Immaculate Conception." Mary asked Bernadette to "pray for sinners" and gave the warning "Penitence!" The famous grotto is now surmounted by the Church of the Rosary, which contains numerous crutches and gifts memorializing miraculous cures credited to Our Lady of Lourdes. Nineteen hundred years earlier, Joseph of Arimathea, Mother Mary, and some of the disciples of Jesus went on a journey to Glastonbury in the British Isles, stopping at the site of the future Shrine of Lourdes to establish a Spiritual Power Focus there.

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hexaoktaedr		01-Jul-2009 17:45
krásné fografie,,Wonderful fhotos

Lola		23-Jun-2009 17:27
cant wait i am going to loudes tomrro i cant wait any one that has gone there can you tell me what it is like plz x

Guest		23-Jun-2009 17:24
i love it there

Guest		23-Jun-2009 17:23
great pic it is a really nice and peaceful place there in lourds

Josephine dimenburiga		15-May-2009 22:27
i wish i could visit the grotto. it is my dream since i was young. just seing the pictures breings joy to me. i love to see myself kneeling in front of the beautiful altar. . .hope God will give me the grace to be there.

Marta Poekert		07-Apr-2009 15:47
I visited the Grotto Our Lady of Lourdes , France in July of 2006 wiith my father who was suffering from liver cancer and with my sisters Lupe and Angie. While we were there we all went to the baths and to confession, and to the Stations of the cross. i had also visited in June of 2006 with my husband Charles. I will never forget the peace and love I felt when we visited the shrine. I would love to revisit the Shrine. My father Pablo calls the Virgin his only Doctor and he is doing well with his cancer. He walks every day for 2 ,iles. Thank you BLessed Mother for your constant help!

Joseline		13-Feb-2009 21:52
im from Tanzania BUKOBA,I LOVE THIS Place my late dady and my mother have been there I have to go there to pray for my dady and my family.im planning to go on April Easter Weekend

Guest		13-Feb-2009 20:48
Police headquarters in lourdes

lena		30-Nov-2008 23:16
These pictures are wonderful and amazing. I have been to lourde. My Dad is buried in the Irish Plot at lourde. I was hoping to see one of the Celtic Cross that covers the Irish buriel tomb. Im always searching the web for a picture of this but alas!!. My Dad was only 52 in 1971 when he died there, I was 20 years old. Us older ones helped my Mam rear the 11 children his death left behind. We all miss him still so much. he was a great loving Dad. { Dia Linn Dad} God to you. Our love and missing You goes on. Lena.

guest		15-Nov-2008 09:50
Me and my husband went on a two week vacation across europe by airplane and mostley by train and decided to go to lourdes instead of paris on new years day in 2008 coming from london.Well those three days for us were worth it. Lourdes is a beautiful, spiritual, and holly place to be.Just by being at the grotto will touch your heart with joy and peace.Must visit!God bless you all!

Guest		08-Oct-2008 15:26
I am going to see it in person... I can't wait.

Rory Mahon		07-Oct-2008 21:15
I love Lourdes.And I have been going to Lourdes in most years since 1996.With The Ampleforth Lourdes Pilgrimage.

ma. lourdes of dvo		06-Oct-2008 10:51
its an amazing place of a soul searching buddy! our lady is my source of srtength.

Guest		30-Sep-2008 14:30
Amazing pictures, a true work of a professional

Justin		09-Sep-2008 10:33
I was not a catholic but just i came here as a picnic but i was very much surprised to see the church, the place of apparition, lake, museum. The lourdes city seems to be so holy

Jeya kumar		09-Sep-2008 10:31
Lourdes is a boon to all catholics from our lady. The our lady statue is very amazing to see. It is a lovely place to visit with family.

Catherine Jayanthi		09-Sep-2008 10:28
Lourdes is a place which even compared to heaven because it is the place where the apparition of our lady was given to St.Bernadetter. Every Catholic must visit this place atleast once in their life time and get blessings from our lady

Guest		04-Sep-2008 12:59
im from a school, and im searing for lourdes,france right knw lolz×

MYE		26-Jun-2008 13:34
im really excited to our coming vacation this Monday to Lourdes... this is our second time..1st time last 2002...for me Lourdes is d best place for me en im willing to goin back...hope till d rest of my life w/my families en friends...i LOVE Lourdes too...tnx for this pictures!!!happy vacation to all!

eleanor borley		23-Jun-2008 09:20
i fink this is amazing i like love it arh

Guest		29-Apr-2008 17:04
Only in spirit can our little Sam come to the healing waters of Lourdes he suffers so patiently, may our Blessed Mother come to him, may Bernadette see her own suffering in him and beg Jesus to let him live as long as she did.

Rose Corbaley		27-Apr-2008 05:38
Please send me an address to send my letter to be place at the Lady of Lourdes church.Two years ago, I came across with a testimonial from a lady, how her prayers has been answered, she's very kind to give that address.I have a daughter that's serving in U.S.Army and deployed in Iraq at that time.I wrote and asked the Lady to look after my daughter.Our Lady of Lourdes kept my child safe, my daughter called one week end, told me that she supposed to go on patrol, but, she was asked to stay instead.She was spared that day, my prayers was answered.

Russell Cole		14-Mar-2008 00:55
To those whoi believe in God, no explanation is necessary... To those who do not believe in God, an explanarion is impossible....

Guest		11-Feb-2008 22:50
this is amaaaazing man.

Rosemary		11-Feb-2008 18:12
Lourdes is a must see for every human being - Christian or not. To me, Lourdes is the closest place to Heaven on Earth !!! While at Lourdes, you tend to forget that there is a world outside of Lourdes !!

alona		25-Jan-2008 16:09
muito bonito! tiv la 2007 adorei! gostava de ir mais uma vez! sentes la parese um angel!

sandeep		16-Jan-2008 14:34
i was in lourde last 4 year ago it is so beutiful ,worship,plgrimage place.hope to come again

Gino		07-Jan-2008 10:39
good pic

oana		11-Dec-2007 20:27
I have been to Lourdes in sept as a volunteer and I had a great time. I felt closer to God from so many different ways! The baths is a must do while there! I highly recommend it to anyone...!!

deryn		05-Dec-2007 13:58
youu smell :] Lourdes sounds like a good place to go to ..if you are il and u beleive you can get cured :d.x bye

danielle		05-Dec-2007 13:53
i dont get it. :) lourdes is a good place for getting blessed

Jacqueline		01-Dec-2007 19:57
I'm writing a novel inwhich Lourdes plays a key role. My heroine's health is restored while there. I would like have information and stories from people who have had visited there. Thank you.

joshwa		29-Nov-2007 21:06
lourdes is so cool and is a must see place for everyone even people who dont support religion or catholicism

danielle		21-Nov-2007 18:52
how do you know this is true?

YoL		14-Nov-2007 11:08
Just by the picture, I can sense so peaceful

Guest		05-Nov-2007 10:41
JEANNE LEWIS I WAS TO LOURDES IN SEPT 2007 AND THE TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION WAS VERY INSPIRING. A MUST SEE FOR EVERYONE GOING TO FRANCE.

Joseph Moussallem		30-Oct-2007 23:07
I wish to visit lourdes my lady one days

Joan L. Krabbe		27-Oct-2007 18:53
Lourdes is a sacred place. My husband and I just returned and it is inspiring to see the depth of faith and Catholicsim present there. It takes away some of the hollowness we often experience locally. Joan & Mark

Guest		27-Oct-2007 18:51
Lourdes is a sacred place. My husband and I just returned and it is inspiring to see the depth of faith and Catholicsim present there. It takes away some of the hollowness we often experience locally. Joan & Mark

JOHN STEWART		21-Oct-2007 09:54
I HAVE BEEN TO LOURDES THREE TIMES AND IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE AND I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE MY WIFE THERE. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TO NEVERS TO SEE THE BODY OF BERNADETTE. IT IS A EXPERIENCE THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET

Hannah		14-Oct-2007 13:36
Lourdes Is Boring.! And Religon Is Stupid.

CHLOE		11-Oct-2007 18:02
I LOVE LOURDES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guest		29-Aug-2007 01:59
Lourdes was the best place that I have been visited in France. Its the solemnity of the place, and if ever I have an opportunity to live in Europe, I prefer Lourdes, because I could feel the blessings of Mother Mary.

Lily		13-Aug-2007 18:52
I just came back from visiting Europe and I can tell you that visiting Lourdes was the height of my trip. You can truly feel a special presence there. If anyone has the opportunity to visit, DO IT!!

h meuse		22-Jul-2007 23:54
For the first time in my long life, i really felt what it is to be a catholic,being in a sacred place with so very many of my brothers and sisters from all parts of the world, celebrating mass with so many priests and bishops, surrounded by joy and music, Wow

Guest		22-Jul-2007 23:53
For the first time in my long life, i really felt what it is to be a catholic,being in a sacred place with so very many of my brothers and sisters from all parts of the world, celebrating mass with so many priests and bishops, surrounded by joy and music, Wow

remy		30-Apr-2007 03:01
To see Lourdes is an accoplishment of your life. My requests are slowly granted. Thanks to my mother. remy churchill

sharon ramsey		07-Apr-2007 16:19
pleasesend me the address for the shrine as my mom is in constant pain and i know in my heart that the water would help her as nothing else seems to be.thank you

Mandy and Steven		29-Mar-2007 16:23
Fantastic, we shared it and loved it. Lighting a candle for our memories of loved ones. A piece of history.

jgf		21-Mar-2007 11:58
i went 2 lourdes yesterday and it was fun

Marc		06-Mar-2007 01:47
If you have real great info on miracles that did and still do take place in Lourdes, plus some pictures ( in case they would be existent ), I would need them all for the exposition over miracles to a class of law school in my residency country. I will thank you all for the rest of my days, really !! Anything that you have will be of great help to the all of earth I can reach . . Thanks for all, Marc Balves

Guest		04-Mar-2007 22:45
I think it is important to consider that the trip by Joseph of Arimathea and Mary is based on Legend. For more info, google Glastonbury Abby, British Isles. God doesn't have to set up spiritual power foci in advance for Himself or his Mother. Pictures are wonderful. Thanks for this chance to review the holy site.

Angel		19-Feb-2007 19:37
Is It Really Good ?.? Because im not sure if i want to go or not ?.? xx

Guest		14-Jan-2007 14:59
this pictures look beautiful i havent been in there but i love to tommorow is my exam of re and i am stdying about loudes and i was just suffering here so i thought to leave a comment plsss pray for my exam everone god bless yous lots of love and prayers - - - -

Rose Lane		13-Jan-2007 05:43
Please send me the address of the Lourdes shrine. I would like to donate an angel created by me to the shrine gallery. rosiespedals@yahoo.com

sarah m		11-Jan-2007 09:41
sorry dint mean to paste it twice : ) xxx

emma a		11-Jan-2007 09:41
yeh me two. something wrong with the computer sorry. =]

emma a		11-Jan-2007 09:40
yeh me two. something wrong with the computer sorry. =]

sarah m		11-Jan-2007 09:39
sorry dint mean to paste it twice : ) xxx

EMMMMMA		11-Jan-2007 09:38
and i hope to g again next year =]

sarah m		11-Jan-2007 09:38
awwww... i went to lourdes on my work work experience in 2006 and i luvd every minute of it!!! i wud luv to go agen and i recomend it to absolutely anyone who enjoys new experiences. i have to say it was the best week of my life and i can't wait to go back agen in 2008 the pictures are amazin.. they bring back lots of memorries i have from that week. thnx to everyone xxx

EMMMMMA		11-Jan-2007 09:38
and i hope to g again next year =]

sarah m		11-Jan-2007 09:38
awwww... i went to lourdes on my work work experience in 2006 and i luvd every minute of it!!! i wud luv to go agen and i recomend it to absolutely anyone who enjoys new experiences. i have to say it was the best week of my life and i can't wait to go back agen in 2008 the pictures are amazin.. they bring back lots of memorries i have from that week. thnx to everyone xxx

emma a		11-Jan-2007 09:36
wow. i went to lourdes last year and it was amazing. i went with the leeds2006 pilgrimage for work experiance. the best week of my life!! the pictures are really good =]

Anil Jose		20-Dec-2006 17:53
great work, we are looking forward to visit lourdes in may 07, myself and wife is being planning to visit this holy place for a long time, your photos are very inspirational.

Yiannis Pavlis		04-Dec-2006 20:33
great gallery .voted.

gabriel		04-Dec-2006 13:25
Absolutely stunning. My wife and self have been planning to visit Lourdes and It is our dream to visit Lourdes soon. Femina and Gabriel

Guest		28-Nov-2006 07:11
Pictures are beautiful, they are great. PLease pray for me that I can have the opportunity to visit Lourdes as time permits and our finances, my dreams since childhood , to visit Lourdes with my family. Good Work it encourages us faithful to visit soon the Lourdes shrine. Baby

jordan		12-Nov-2006 19:04
I would love to go to Lourdes because I just did a report about Bernadette and seeing pictures of her coffin gave me chills. I couldn't imagine the feeling of being there.

madi		01-Oct-2006 14:44
i would luv to go to lourdes because most my family have been there and said i was very, very ,very good. madi

Bonnie Burger		23-Sep-2006 15:13
bonnie Burger, MD. just go back from Lourdes, Sept. 22, 2006, words cannot express the feelings you have of knowing you were in the same spot our Lady was, if you ever have to chance to go to Lourdes GO you will not be disappointed

Guest		09-Jun-2006 14:51
My husband and I are going to Lourdes in Oct this year for our 50th annivesary I have had this wish since I was a little girl,my favorite saint was and is Bernadette we will also be visiting Nevers where she lies.My father was from France so we are also visiting La Salette near where he was Born. I pray our Lady will cure the illnesses we have.Pray for us please that our illnesses and trip will be a success. Thank you Evelyn Dailey (Canada)

Renato Rocha		04-Jun-2006 02:50
Lourdes é um local para se visitar divesas vezes. E em cada uma delas, descobrir mais um pouco do seu Espírito. Suas fotos conseguem trazer-nos imagens que ficaram retidas no pensamento. Parabéns pela luminosidade, pela nitidez obtidas em suas fotos.

foozy		07-May-2006 02:12
my mother went on a pilgrimage to lourdes. she says it's truly holy and peaceful. she has even composed a beautiful piece for lourdes which has been sung in 3 different languages. i would love to see it sometime. Afrooz Khosrovani los angeles, CA Paris, FR

Grazio		06-Mar-2006 17:39
I go to sleep visualizing my spiritual moments kneeling in front of the Blessed Virgin in the Grotto... Grazio

guest		23-Feb-2006 19:37
This is a joke.

Ishmael Q. Calata		08-Feb-2006 08:01
My wife and I have gone to Lourdes twice already and I hope to visit it once more for a longer stay to be able to visit all the important sites in the whole of Lourdes. These are good pictures of some of the things seen in the Shrine. But, I hope you post some more pictures there and also other sites in town.

Alka		18-Jan-2006 14:28
I visited Lourdes in 2002, and it was a wonderful. i went on behalf of our family members. I plan to visit the shrine again and spend more time there. I need to know whether its possible to visit the place where St Bernadette rests and the original Author of "Song of Bernadette" thank you alka

carl baines		09-Jan-2006 11:07
those pictures are great i might be going lourdes next year i hope i do!

Patricia Molnar		08-Dec-2005 20:43
I was in Lourdes in June, 2005 with my daighter and her students from Cor Jesu Academy in St. Louis , Missouri. Words cannot explain the overwhelming feeling of the presence of Mary here. It was felt by all. Pat

E lizabeth		17-Oct-2005 22:15
These pictures are beautiful. I have been to Lourdes with the U.S. National Pilgrimage many times. This pilgrimage goes every year and will be going again in 2006 from July 1 - 10. It is wonderful to experience Lourdes with other Americans, processing with other Nations with the flag of our Country. There are people who have posted their desire to go to Lourdes here. Please let them know about this special pilgrimage to Lourdes which also is accompanied by a medical staff. If anyone wants more information about the pilgrimage, I will be happy to post it.

Guest		13-Oct-2005 06:52
Great pictures. It's my dream to go to Lourdes with my loved one, Michelle.

Mary Stacy		11-Oct-2005 23:07
Just beautiful. I would love to go to Lourdes and see Burnadette and the basilica. Mary

Peter Lazarus		17-Sep-2005 04:24
Great pictures

Guest		17-Sep-2005 04:23
I had the oppurtunity to visit Lourdes in September 2005. It is an experience that I will cheerish for the rest of my life. These pictures are wonderful. Good work. Peter Lazarua, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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