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The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette there in the 19th century.

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Do Catholics go to Lourdes?

Yes. It is a very special place for Catholics and millions of people visit it every year.


What is the motto of Lourdes University?

The motto of Lourdes University is 'Discover Your Place'.


How long has Lourdes been a place of pilgrimage?

Pilgrims began going to Lourdes in 1858.


Are there any special rules for when making a pilgrimage to Lourdes?

No but their are rules when your their


Why is Lourdes A speical place?

Lourdes is in France and is the sight St. Bernadette saw and spoke to the virgin Mary.


What is a Christian place of pilgrimage?

Lourdes, France


What is the lake at Lourdes called where Bernadette saw visions of the Virgin Mary?

The Lake of Lourdes is a completely separate place to where St. Bernadette saw the Virgin Mary. She saw her close to the river Gave, in a place that was then known as the Massabielle. When in Lourdes, people do go to the lake of Lourdes, but it is only a tourist attraction for activities and sight seeing, but has nothing to do with the apparitions or the religious aspects of Lourdes.


Why is a trip to Lourdes different to a holiday?

Going to Lourdes is a pilgrimage, a visit to a holy place. So while on a pilgrimage to Lourdes or any holy place, you would be doing things like say prayers and going to religious services. In Lourdes you would also visit places associated with St. Bernadette.


Is Lourdes a place or a river?

Lourdes is a famous town in the south of France, where millions of Christian pilgrims go every year.


What is a place of religious pilgrimages for Roman Catholics in France?

Lourdes


What do Christians eat at Lourdes?

There are no special rules for food in Lourdes, so people can eat what they want. There are many hotels and restaurants there so there is a wide range of types of food available.


What does the Hajj have in common with Lourdes?

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.