Private tour in Lourdes Anna H
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Hello, My name is Anna and I am a passionate, licensed tour guide based in Pau. I have been working as a guide for over twenty years in various countries and regions of France. Finally I found my place and settled in breathtaking southwestern France. It definitely stole my heart. As your private guide I will help you discover my region through the eyes of an insider. I will show you what makes it so unique. I will tell you about its passionate history, rich culture and delicious cuisine. I would also like to share with you what is so important to me as a guide and ethnologist: human relations, high respect for local culture and authentic experience. On tour with me you will visit historic castles, charming villages, admire breathtaking views of the Pyrenees and taste local food and wine. You can also have some spiritual experience in Lourdes. My tours are personalized and tailored to your interests. I can't wait to meet you and share some special moments that enrich our lives. When we discover new things and meet new people. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. National French Official Guiding License (License n°GC1864005) International Guiding License (License n°2735/07) Postgraduate in Ethnology, History Department No restrictions apply to my tours
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Embark on a captivating journey through Lourdes and immerse yourself in its rich spiritual heritage. Your tour begins at the revered Sanctuary, where you will explore the Grotto of Apparitions—the sacred site that marks the origins of this profound pilgrimage. Discover the beauty and historical significance of the three basilicas, each a magnificent symbol of faith. Continue your visit at Moulin Boly, a testament to the local traditions, and step inside the Cachot, a modest cell steeped in history. Conclude your tour at the Parish Church, an example of the town’s architectural and religious heritage. This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Lourdes’ rich cultural and religious tapestry.
We will start our visit at the Sanctuary, discovering the Rosary Basilica, St. Pius X Basilica, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Grotto of the Apparitions, the healing baths, and the candle stands. We will then walk in the footsteps of Saint Bernadette, visiting the Boly Mill, her birthplace, the Parish Church with the baptismal font where she was baptized, and the Dungeon, where the Soubirous family lived during the time of the Apparitions. Along the way, you will also learn about the fascinating history of Lourdes and its castle. After lunch we can extend our tour by visiting the Pyrenean Museum in the castle or admiring the panorama from Pic du Jer. This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly!
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Lourdes, Occitanie, 65100, France
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