The best museums in Lourdes in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Lourdes, France, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Lourdes? These are the best ones:

  1. Castle of Lourdes1

    Castle of Lourdes

     Lourdes
    The Castle of Lourdes, a medieval fortification, is situated in the French commune of Lourdes, within the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie region. It holds a strategic position at the entrance of the seven valleys of Lavedan in the Pyrenees, offering a commanding view of the surrounding area.
  2. Moulin de Boly2

    Moulin de Boly

     Lourdes
    If you are interested in Bernadette's early life, you need to visit the water mill which has been reconstructed to its former glory in 2012.
  3. Museum of Lourdes3

    Museum of Lourdes

     Lourdes
    Travel back in time and get to know the early life in Lourdes. Discover a wide collection of ancient tools and costumes, all in one place.
  4. Home of Saint Bernadette's Father4

    Home of Saint Bernadette's Father

     Lourdes
    Also called the Lacadé water-mill, this house was a gift from the priest of the parish to Bernadette’s parents. Today it serves as a museum.
  5. Le Cachot5

    Le Cachot

     Lourdes
    Visit a former prison where the family of Soubirous lived. Experience the dreadful living conditions and learn about the life of Bernadette.
  6. Pyrenean Museum6

    Pyrenean Museum

     Lourdes
    The Pyrenean Museum of Lourdes, located in the fortified castle of Lourdes in the Hautes-Pyrénées region, is a museum dedicated to all aspects of the Pyrenees. It has been housed in this location since 1921, offering visitors a comprehensive look at the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Pyrenees region.
  7. 7

    Hospice Sainte Bernadette

     Lourdes
    Currently a museum, the hospice was the first place where Bernadette came to learn. Visit the oratory where she received her communion.
  8. 8

    Museum of Little Lourdes

     Lourdes
    Discover the origin of Lourdes in the footsteps of Bernadette. Walk through a pleasant garden and explore the tiny Lourdes with an audio guide.
  9. 9

    La Fabrique

     Lourdes
    This workshop offers a chance to discover manufacturing techniques of the handmade statues sold here. Do not forget to get a unique souvenir!
  10. Sainte-Bernadette Museum10

    Sainte-Bernadette Museum

     Lourdes
    A museum focused on the life of Bernadette and the construction of the Sanctuary. Come and see its collections of pictures and objects.

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