A spiritual mecca, lourdes welcomes more than 3. 5 million visitors a year from all over the world to its sanctuary of notre-dame de lourdes. During world war ii, pilgrimage to lourdes declined dramatically, but lourdes became a focus for religious resistance. Every year, lourdes welcomes millions of pilgrims and visitors from all over the world, following in bernadette soubirous’ footsteps … Since 11th february 2025, pilgrims to lourdes have been able to follow the jubilee way, accompanied by guides from the sanctuary of … The sanctuary of our lady of lourdes is not just an historic monument to be preserved; It is a living place that evolves year after year so as …
