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Lourdes, a small town in the Pyrenees in southwestern France, became world-famous in 1858 through the Marian apparitions of the young Bernadette Soubirous. Since then, Lourdes has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites of the Catholic Church. Millions of pilgrims visit the Grotto of Massabielle every year to pray or draw water from the spring. The place combines deep spirituality with a quiet, haunting atmosphere and the hope of healing.

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After the first few steps through the forest, you pass through a small village. The path leads directly to the lake. From the path, you can see the lake below.

It's only a short walk from the jetty in the lake. From up here, you have a view of the lake below.

There's a small jetty that leads out onto the lake. From here, you have a beautiful view of the lake and the surrounding area.

This rock grotto, then still outside the village, was the spot where Our Lady appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. Bernadette later became a nun and died at the age of just 35. On December 8, 1933 (the Feast of the Immaculate Conception), she was canonized by Pope Pius XI.

The Chapel of Reconciliation is a place for active believers. Here, prayer reaches new depths, and believers gain a deeper understanding of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The chapel was formerly part of the Way of the Cross, but has been relocated since 1988. In front of the chapel stands a majestic statue of Saint Vianney in prayer.