• Tour de Garnavie - To begin, you will pass by the Garnavia Tower, the only survivor of the impressive fortified belt that had a dozen towers and door-towers in the 17th century.
• Moulin Lacade - Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette - Then you will be guided to the Moulin Lacade, the paternal home of Sainte Bernadette.
• Moulin de Boly - Maison Natale de Bernadette - Your costume guide, Violette, will then take you to the Moulin de Boly, Bernadette’s birthplace, on January 7, 1844. We will not visit this house during this visit.
• Lourdes - You will also visit the historic districts of Lourdes.

• 2-hour guided tour led by a lecturer in period costume.

Journey back to the year 1884 in Lourdes and be guided by Violette, a lively lavender who is never at a loss for words!

Explore the bustling streets of this Pyrenean city, transformed by the miraculous Apparitions of 1858 and the tremors of the Industrial Revolution. Lourdes has become a mystical hub where pilgrims and travelers from around the globe gather. Wander through the historic district of Lourdes, near the Garnavie Tower, below the Castle (exterior only), and close to the Father’s House of St. Bernadette and the Moulin de Boly.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of popular neighborhoods through Violette’s engaging stories. Discover the city’s transformations and their effects on the lives of its residents, the origins of pilgrimages, and the echoes of a sometimes tumultuous past. Experience a historical journey into the heart of a Lourdes undergoing a remarkable transformation!

• PMR access on request

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.