People go to Lourdes, because the srings are believed to be scared and have amazing healing powers. This is because there was apparitions of Mary seen in the springs, Catholic and being a great person of healing and nuturing in the Catholic church it is belived to have healing powers.
Many people believe that they have been cured by the springs and their 'power'. These range from terminal cancer to disabilities and aslo emotionel ilness.
That is why they go to Lourdes, for healing and saving.
I am going to Lourdes > je vais à Lourdes - to go is 'aller' in French (conjugated verb in link)
There is no age stipulation. From babies to pensioners, you will find them in Lourdes.
Lourdes is always open. You can go there at any time.
Lourdes Pantin goes by Lulu.
Lourdes Colon goes by Tita.
Lourdes Cols goes by Lulu.
It is mainly of interest to Christians, so it is mostly Christians that go, but anyone can go to Lourdes.
Easter is the big annual HCPT pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Myriam De Lourdes goes by Mimi.
It is mainly Catholics, but anyone can go and many people who are not Catholic go to Lourdes too.
The Hajj is a pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims who go to Mecca. Lourdes is a place of pilgrimage for Catholics. Millions of Muslims go each year to Mecca and millions of Catholics go each year to Lourdes.
Anyone can visit.