Duration
5 days
From
€599/person
Category
family
Group size
Max 24 pilgrims
About This Package
Bring your whole family on a pilgrimage that speaks to every age. The Family Pilgrimage programme blends meaningful spiritual experiences with age-appropriate activities for children and teenagers. Young pilgrims will explore the story of Bernadette Soubirous, take part in the Torchlight Procession, and discover the Sanctuary through dedicated youth-leader-guided activities, while parents experience the deeper liturgical life of Lourdes.
Included in this package
✓4 nights accommodation in family rooms
✓Daily breakfast
✓Transfers
✓Children's Bernadette activity booklet
✓Youth leader for children's activities
✓Cable-car ticket to Pic du Jer
✓Pilgrim medal craft kit
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Family Arrival
Arrive and check into family rooms. Evening welcome session where children learn the story of Bernadette through an illustrated talk. Torchlight Procession, children love carrying candles!
Grotto Morning & Baths
Family Mass at the Grotto. Story of the apparitions told for all ages. Afternoon: families with young children visit the Baths in a dedicated quiet session. Older children enjoy a scavenger hunt around the Sanctuary.
Bernadette's Lourdes Town Tour
Walk through the old town and visit Bernadette's Cachot (her childhood home), the Boly Mill and the Hospice where she was baptised. Children receive a special Bernadette activity booklet.
Pic du Jer & Pyrenees
Family cable-car ride up Pic du Jer for Pyrenean views (optional). Afternoon: craft activity making personalised pilgrim medals. Evening family rosary on the Esplanade.
Blessing & Departure
Attend the Blessing of the Sick Mass. Final visit to the Miraculous Spring to fill your water bottles. Transfer to airport/station.
Not Included
- ✕International flights
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Lunches and dinners
- ✕Personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the programme suitable for?
The programme is designed for children aged 5 and above. Toddlers are welcome but specific activities are aimed at school-age children.
Is there a reduced price for children?
Yes, children under 12 receive a 25% discount and children under 4 travel free (sharing parents' room).
Is the cable car suitable for young children?
The Pic du Jer funicular is safe for all ages. It is optional, families who prefer can stay at the Sanctuary for the afternoon.
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