Lourdes Sanctuary

Lourdes Sanctuary is a renowned religious site in Lourdes, France, where millions of visitors, mainly Catholics, come annually. It is centered around the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared to a young girl named Bernadette in 1858. The sanctuary includes a basilica, chapels, and healing baths believed by some to have miraculous healing powers. Many visitors come seeking spiritual renewal or physical healing. The site is a symbol of faith, hope, and compassion, attracting pilgrims from around the world for prayer, reflection, and to experience the sense of divine presence.