UNFORGETTABLE VISIT. LOURDES, FRANCE

Lourdes is the most famous healing shrine in the world but it’s a fascinating pilgrimage destination for anyone, even if you’re not in need of a miracle. People from many nations fill its streets.
Each year the French shrine of Lourdes draws millions of visitors from around the world. But when a young servant girl named Bernadette Soubirous claimed to see a radiant vision of a woman in white here on February 11, 1858, it was a just small market town virtually unknown to the larger world.
Over the next five months the lady would appear 17 more times to Bernadette, visions that the Roman Catholic Church (though initially skeptical) would declare authentic appearances of the Virgin Mary. Miraculous cures have been associated with Lourdes ever since.
Lourdes today is far different from the isolated mountain hamlet of 1858. During the main pilgrimage season that runs from Easter through the end of October, an average of 25,000 pilgrims gather here each day in the shrine located in the center of Lourdes.
Several huge basilicas and churches dominate the grounds, each with many services throughout the day and evening. The torchlight processions for which Lourdes is famous wind between them, a flickering ribbon of light held by pilgrims singing hymns of praise to Mary.
While Lourdes has clearly changed from the time Bernadette saw the first vision, the heart of the grotto remains essentially the same. The large outcropping of stone known as Massabiele is still there, and in the niche where the lady had appeared to Bernadette stands a statue of the Virgin Mary, her hands joined in prayer as her eyes gazed heavenward.
Below, a long line of people slowly wind into the area beneath the stone, where they reverently touch the rock and leave photographs, flowers, and other tokens near the spring that had been uncovered by Bernadette. A rack of candles burns brightly in front of the grotto, and nearby is a line of spigots where people collect water from the spring.
I visited Lourdes on the days surrounding February 11, the anniversary of the first apparition and a feast day of Bernadette. More than 20,000 pilgrims would join me in the celebrations at the shrine. (About 25,000 pilgrims are present daily in Lourdes during the main pilgrimage season that runs from Easter through the end of October.)
Seeking Healing Miracles
The diversity of people was striking: nuns in long habits, elderly couples, young people traveling in groups, elegant Italian women in fur coats, and groups of men holding large banners aloft bearing the names of their cities and churches.
After several more blocks, the commercial district ended and I reached the entrance to the shrine. Just inside St. Joseph’s Gate, a large marble statue depicted the Virgin Mary appearing to a man in a hospital bed. A few more steps and a huge basilica came into view, an imposing structure with a gilded crown set atop its lower level. Two ramps extended like arms from each side, ending in a huge square and esplanade capable of holding many thousands of people.
Located in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains near the Spanish border, Lourdes has a population of just 15,000 (but more hotels than any other French city except Paris).
The main pilgrimage season in Lourdes runs from Easter through the end of October. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is open 24 hours every day, and admission is free.
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[@josephpariath]

My church is Lourd Matha here in Kerala, India. And we will all be celebrating the feast of our Lady of Lourdes in a couple of days. Thank you Natalia for the wonderful images you provided for us. AVE MARIA 🙏

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[@ringokidd387]

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee Blessed are thou among women and Blessed is the fruit of thy womb JESUS Holy Mary Mother of GOD Please PRAY for us sinners now and at the hour of our death AMEN!!! Please PRAY with me Ms Natalie and Everyone!!!

[@Nutmeg1644]

Iam looking forward to visit Lourdes with husband next year. I felt so blessed to finally made a plan. Truly in God’s perfect timing. 🙏

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[@mariamagdalena394]

Lourdes es maravilloso, no me extraña que la Santísima Virgen se apareciéra en este precioso pueblo; de hecho su presencia es real, todavía hoy; tuvo un gusto exquisito. Como la realización de este video, está hecho con mucha delicadeza. Muchísimas gracias!!

Le agradezco de corazón su comentario. Me motiva mucho el hecho de saber que mi manera de ver y conocer los lugares, tan impresionantes y tan especiales como Lourdes, plasmar mi experiencia en vídeos y compartirlo le gusta a otras personas. Para mí es un auténtico placer y satisfacción. No estoy persiguiendo ninguna meta comercial, es simplemente mi “hobby”. Muchas gracias una vez más. Saludos y mis mejores deseos.✨🤗✨❤️✨🙏✨👋🏻

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[@rathna1990]

Hail holy queen lourdes pray for us Amen

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[@mariemadeleineverdier2174]

I am french thank you for video sorry i’dont speak english. I love Lourdes ❤

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[@ringokidd387]

I have never been to Lourdes France to see the Grotto! Thank You so kindly for sharing this with me! I have a Blessed and Beautiful Special Holy connection to Mother Mary and St Bernadette Soubirous ! We have a Blessed Holy & Absolutely Beautiful Lourdes Grotto in St Michael the Archangel Church in Convent Louisiana I Love to visit frequently to Pray and Pray the Holy Rosary too! Bernadette Soubirous has become My Dear Friend and Guardian Angel Too! GOD Bless You! Natalie You are very Beautiful and quite impressive you speak so many languages too!

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Very nice! Thanks for sharing

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[@dominicwee3237]

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[@maryvicky9363]

Thank you for sharing this , Iam going to Lourdes in March for a pilgrimage this year.

Thank you very much for watching my video and leaving a comment. I hope you enjoy the trip to Lourdes. It is without a doubt a very special place. Best wishes! ✨🤗✨🙏✨❤️✨🙌✨

[@ericostmann684]

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Thanks!

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[@ericameys1860]

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Without doubt it’s a very special place! I look forward to going back again! Best wishes! ✨🙏✨🤗✨👋🏻✨

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Very beautiful film thank you - will say a prayer for you now

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[@Essa695]

Just came back from Lourdes ❤❤

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[@rosegurung1954]

1:31 Hail Holy Query of LOURDES pray for us ,who have no one to look after us🌹🙏🌹😇🌹🙏🌹

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[@vinessex]

Thank you.

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[@donhaddix3770]

We can only imagine the interest and concern that these events caused among the religious and civil authorities, especially since after the three initial cures occurred, many more cures followed. The number of cures was so abundant that it was being called an “epidemic of cures.” For this reason Monsignor Laurence, Bishop of Tarbes (the Diocese pertaining to Lourdes), established a Medical Review Committee in order to study and determine the veracity of the alleged cures. The Director of the Medical Review Committee was Professor Vergez, a faculty member of Montpellier who specialized in thermal medicine. He began by analyzing the water from the spring at the Grotto, in order to determine if the water itself had any particular properties and he discovered that it did not.

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Ave Ave Ave Maria .

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Unforgettable for me also....

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[@viclardinois3399]

croiyer en jesus en sainte marie et sainte bernadette soupiroux amen vic

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[@ThanhNguyen-np9rn]

I'm planning to go over there with my family in the next couple weeks. Do you have any advice for me? I dont know anyone in France but going to visit Saint Mary is my dream and i want to make it come true.

It is certainly an unforgettable place and worth visiting. As for accommodation, we stayed at the 4-star hotel “Hôtel Rive Droite & Spa”. It did not correspond to the 4 star criteria, it was very “beaten”. A hotel on the other shore “Hotel Mediterranee Lourdes” looked bigger and better looking from the outside. But I can't assure you of anything. Another very good looking hotel is the “Grand Hotel Belfry”, 5 stars. The theme of gastronomy, depending on your tastes you can find a restaurant or cafeteria. You won't have any problem. As a recommendation: an Italian pizzeria “Pizzeria Le Basilic”. Don't miss the nightly candlelight procession. I recommend going up on the funicular kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKOpXoqBppiZgsk I hope you enjoy the trip!

[@TvLagunaNews]

Veuillez ajouter des sous-titres en portugais brésilien afin que nous puissions mieux comprendre cette transmission vidéo. Merci .  ❤😂😢😅❤❤😢😮

Em primeiro lugar, gostaria de agradecer por assistir ao meu vídeo e por adicionar seu comentário. Realmente sou mais um perigoso entre tantas outras pessoas. E tento simplesmente captar e partilhar com os meus amigos e com quem queira conhecer os locais e eventos que visito, deixando o meu toque pessoal. De qualquer forma, deixo abaixo o link para os horários das missas em Lourdes. Desejo-lhe tudo de melhor. Deus te abençoe. ✨🙏✨❤️✨🙌✨ weekdaymasses.org.uk/es/day/U/area/lourdes

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wowww

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[@borbalamullernetillik2198]

LOURDES BRILLANTYL SZUZ MARIA❤❤❤❤

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Krasa nadherna

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[@timnavarrette3274]

I did realize Loardes France,is so close to The Basique region. Mixture of Spanish and French. They have their own language. Totally different!

[@geroncarlito970]

I know in Gods perfect I cn visit Lourdz & fatima in portugal

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[@JuanMoreno-zd9qm]

He estado halli pero me he quedado corto me gustaría ir a garabandal y lourdes otra vez

Desde luego, es un sitio especial, con una energía que te llena y te invita a volver para allá una y otra vez. Espero que pueda volver a visitarlo! Saludos y mis mejores deseos! ✨🙏✨🙌✨👋🏻✨

[@AnnaD25]

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[@danielemacciocchi6055]

Madonna di lourdes sono roberta proteggimi stammi vicino e aiuta Daniele che vive con me da anni fai che mi voglia sempre bene e che mi ami ti voglio bene Madonna mia apri il mio cuore ti prego amen

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[@bobbydumatubun6462]

Hi. Your video is so great. May I use this video for our instrumental video clip about mother mary? Thank You.

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[@user-ug6xy4vz1q]

Hi, was this on Virgin Mary's day, or what day do they have this kind of mass???

Hello. Thank you for watching & commenting on my video 🙏 This was a TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION AND ILLUMINATIONS IN THE SANCTUARY 9:00 p.m, every day, July-October. If you come to Lourdes, you have to do the Marian torchlight procession. Ever since the apparitions, crowds have flocked to the Grotto with candles, responding to the Virgin Mary’s invitation to “come here in procession”. During this procession, there is a fervour, an impetus which arises from this ocean of light, from the presence of people from all over the world, who pray in different languages ​​to Mary. You have to experience it for yourself. The statue of Our Lady of Lourdes is carried in procession through the Sanctuary: each person implores her to watch over their family and loved ones. Come and join this tide of light. You too, can take a candle, sing the Ave Maria, in front of the Rosary Basilica, which is illuminated for the occasion. More information ➡️ nuitsdelourdes.com/en/torchlight-procession/ Best wishes! 🤗✨🙏✨

[@marinavillamil2408]

Hola. Te pregunto. Yo voy este año si Dios y la virgencita lo permiten. Voy con mi novio a pagar una promesa. Cuentame cuanto te gastaste. Donde te hospedaste. Necesito que sea barato. Los tiquetes. Y cual fue tu recorrido. Y cuantos dias estuviste. Gracias

Hola Marina. Mira, estuvimos dos veces en diferentes hoteles durante dos noches. Venimos en coche. El hotel que nos gustó más era este ⬇️ ¡Échale un vistazo a Logis HOTEL CASTEL DE MIRAMBEL en Booking.com! www.booking.com/Share-QeK2S8 Fuera de temporada alta y sin desayuno una habitación para dos nos costó 71€. Es un hotel que está muy bien ubicado , reformado recientemente y con un personal muy agradable y cercano. Tienen la cafetería, donde podéis desayunar , comer, etc. El desayuno nos costó 8€ por persona. En el mismo hotel podéis pedir el mapa. Podéis encontrar toda la información detallada sobre las ceremonias por in internet o bien en la entrada al santuario. Hay diferentes horarios según la temporada alta, o baja (desde noviembre hasta marzo). En cuanto a la duración del viaje 2 noches - 3 días es más que suficiente. A parte del santuario te recomiendo visitar ⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKOpXoqBppiZgsk Espero y deseo que la información te sea útil y que disfrutéis de vuestro viaje.

[@jayadsilva67]

So why does she not appear in other places?

Thank you for watching and commenting my video! 🙏✨ There are many more places where the Virgin has appeared- Portugal, Ukraine, Spain, Poland, Mexico, etc. Some apparitions are recognized by the Church, others are not. To give a deeper argument you should look for a theologian, which unfortunately I am not. Best wishes ! ✨🤗✨👋🏻✨🙌✨

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I like tell..... Tags

[@user-ly4pj6hx5j]

Flying Kell is German and French of Lourdes, France.

[@rathna1990]

Make it Notre Dame cathedral video

Are you referring to Notre Dame de Paris?

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You can see the interior of the Notre Dame Cathedral in this video (one of my oldest) from minute 6:27

[@darleneworden6874]

The commercialization of Lourdes is sad.

[@francoisxavieragostini9446]

Saint Bernadette said to me ( do not go further with this War in Ukraine for the wrath of God will be stronger than the madness of m'en )

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