Musée du Petit Lourdes in Argelès-Gazost, France - reviews,open hours,photo spots,things to do

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Musée du Petit Lourdes

68 Av. Peyramale, 65100 Lourdes, France

4.7(636)

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+33 6 81 86 72 68

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musee-lourdes.fr

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Marie Anne ChattawayMarie Anne Chattaway

A Litttle Hidden Gem and a must see in Lourdes About 15 minute walk from the grotto in Lourdes, I had a spare hour to visit a museum and was so glad I picked this one. Away from the crowds, it doesn’t get the natural foot traffic but worth the trip. Gives you the history of the town during the apparitions and a real sense of the feel of the town in the 19th century. Still run by the same family for three generations and passionate about the history and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. Audio description available in multiple languages and a quaint gift shop at the end . If you have a little time, go and visit to support this independent museum.

Maria JohnsonMaria Johnson

This is a must see! The creator left his home in Paris as he felt a calling to build a replica of Lourdes basilica. Once he achieved this after 15 years of building he saw in the garden a place where he could replicate the grotto. We paid a reasonable price and were given a speaker that told us the story of St Bernadette and Lourdes as we strolled around the amazing Petit town. The creators grandson then told us some more very interesting facts and stories about the place and its origins. I highly recommend a visit to Le Petit Lourdes, it was educational, fun and fascinating. It has a fantastic gift shop too, run by the most lovely family.

Roberto MorettoRoberto Moretto

Museo bellissimo inaugurato nel 1954, che personalmente ritengo da non perdere durante una visita a Lourdes. È la rappresentazione in miniatura della Lourdes ai tempi di Bernardette con un percorso immerso nella natura. Sono riprodotti ad esempio i mulini, i corsi d'acqua, la Grotta, il Cachot, il Commissariato, la chiesa parrocchiale di Bartrès e l'ovile dove la "piccola" si occupava delle pecore, all'interno di un giardino molto curato di bonsai e fiori di vario genere. Il primo ambiente è davvero ammirabile: un grande plastico con il trenino elettrico che viaggia anche in galleria. L'ingresso per adulti costa 9€ e viene fornita l'audioguida che dà spiegazioni durante il percorso di visita in varie lingue. In posizione centrale e dominante c'è la fedele e laboriosa ricostruzione del Castello fatta con ben 25 tonnellate di rocce e altri materiali. La realizzazione di tutto ciò si deve a Georges Simonin, un ferroviere della Lorena,, che dopo un pellegrinaggio nel 1930 e una guarigione da terribili dolori allo stomaco, dedicò appassionatamente 25 anni di vita per compiere tale immensa opera riproduttiva. Grandiosa è anche la riproduzione in scala 1/20 della Basilica della Immacolata Concezione il cui modello in gesso è alto 6 metti. Alla fine del percorso c'è anche un negozio di oggettistica, ricordi, rosari e testi scritti molto fornito.

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Reviews of Musée du Petit Lourdes

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5.0

On the 14/07/24, I went for a ride on The Petit Train while staying in Lourdes. This train, takes you on a journey around Lourdes & lets you see all the historic sights in the city. For example, Lourdes Castle, the old town as part of Lourdes is now known as, Boly Mill which was owned by Saint Bernadette’s Father & lots of other places here. Lourdes is well worth a visit & history is all around you & especially The Holy Grotto where Saint Bernadette saw 18 visions of The Virgin Mary & it is here, where the course of European History to place & eventually put Lourdes on The map of Europe & The World. If you are interested in coming to Lourdes & wish to have a ride on The Petit Train, ask at your hotel & they will give you some details on where The Petit Train picks you up at & how to get there....

5.0

A Litttle Hidden Gem and a must see in Lourdes

About 15 minute walk from the grotto in Lourdes, I had a spare hour to visit a museum and was so glad I picked this one. Away from the crowds, it doesn’t get the natural foot traffic but worth the trip. Gives you the history of the town during the apparitions and a real sense of the feel of the town in the 19th century. Still run by the same family for three generations and passionate about the history and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. Audio description available in multiple languages and a quaint gift shop at the end . If you have a little time, go and visit to support this...