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Lourdes is a small town in the Midi-Pyrénées region of southern France. Nestled in the foothils of the Pyrenees mountains at an altitude of about 420 metres above sea level, it only has about 15,000 inhabitants, but caters to 5 million visitors annually.
From the Lourdes Travel Guide
Second time in this place, and maybe the last. Room was not so clean, broken and missing things (curtains, bath lights, wc cover, shower towel, hair drier). If you don't mind things like these, it's ok. There may be other places for this price... The manager at the desk is very friendly, though. ... more
I had an internet booking for a double bed room for two persons. But on arrival they offered only a twin room stating that no double rooms were available. When I protested, the receptionist offered to pay back my rent already deposited and there was no apology for the shabby treatment. ... more
September climate in France
Hi,foxbat,how's SouthAfrica, I particularly like France in September,it's between summer&autumm,it's neither cold or hot so it's just perfect... Temperatures varie between 25c&30c,food is great just don't eat those frog legs...Places i would recommend are Lourdes,Bordeaux,Biarritz, Marseilles&of course ...
One month!what to do in Europe?
I cannot believe that I finally get to go!! I fly into Rome and fly out of Rome. There are a few things I would like to see. Sardenia, Cirque Terre, Tuscany. I would really love to go to Lourdes France. I have 30 days to play. Trying to make my trip plans by the end of the month. The best way to go ...
Please chk my travel plan and give ur feedback
Paris Lourdes Nice Bordeaux 2. ITALY Venice Rome Siena Capri Pisa Florence Abruzzo Vatican city ...
23 July Lourdes to Bordeaux
Left our hotel early this morning for a long 5hr coach transfer to St Emillion, en route to Bordeau ...
Posted in Cootes in France by cootefam
19 July St Girons to Lourdes
Today we leave our chateau at St Girons and headed for the famous Lourdes. Lourdes is a catholic pilgrimage with people from all over the world arriving to be blessed by the Holy-Water, and receive ...
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21 July Lourdes (non-riding day)
I've decided to take today as a rest day off the bike......still quite tired after yesterday. Slightly overcast with light drizzle, but still warm. Went to the massive Lourdes cathedral in the morning; very ornate with beautiful mosaics at the entrances - and 1000's of people making their pilgrimage ...
Posted in Cootes in France by cootefam