Lourdes (France)
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LDE
Popular Airlines
Air France
Flight Time
9~13 hours
The flight time to Lourdes (France) is approximately 9~13 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Lourdes (France).
Lourdes
Lourdes is a small French city located in the Pyrenees Mountains in the very south of France on the border with Spain. Lourdes has a low oceanic climate, which means mild temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year. Lourdes was founded as a Roman town, and was at the center of wars and political intrigues at various points throughout the next two thousand years. Now Lourdes is a commercial and administrative center for the surrounding region.
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Travel FAQs
Q. Why do so many Christians make Lourdes a pilgrimage destination?
A. During the early 19th Century a young girl had a number of visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes. Ever since Lourdes has been a destination for pilgrims from all over the world. Thousands of pilgrims buy tickets for Lourdes each year to visit the locations of the girl's sightings.
Q. What is there to do in Lourdes?
A. Most of the people who buy tickets for Lourdes are going for the hiking, the historical sites, a pilgrimage or because Lourdes is a beautiful French town located high in the Pyrenees mountains. Lourdes has a well-developed tourist industry with many tickets available for sites and events in and around Lourdes.
Q. Does the Tour de France pass through Lourdes?
A. The Tour de France passes through Lourdes each year. Lourdes makes a significant effort to promote the Tour de France and draw tickets from travelers to see the event and spend time visiting the city and surrounding countryside. There is no need to buy a ticket to watch the Tour de France, though the best viewing spots go to those people who get there the earliest.