Are you planning to come to Lourdes with a group? On a pilgrimage? In preparation for the sacraments? For a spiritual retreat of three or four days? With sick people, or old people, or young people? Whether you are pilgrimage directors or Hospitality Presidents, group leaders, catechists, priests, chaplains, travel agencies… you’re all welcome.
How do I organise a group pilgrimage to the Sanctuary?
If you want to book Mass times, participate in processions, visits and activities to discover the message of Lourdes, you need to register.
We inform you that from October 2025, the Sanctuary will provide you with a new platform for taking your requests into account and booking on the internet at the address https://www.lourdes-opal.fr for the 2026 season.
We maintain access to the booking platform for requests prior to the 2026 season :
To note before you get started:
Why is it important to register?
Registering is important so that we can give you a high quality welcome. If we know you are coming, we can adapt what we do for you, the languages of the celebrations etc.
If you register, you can make a variety of requests, for example, a celebration of mass at the grotto or in a chapel at the Sanctuary, guided tours with a pastoral leader from the Sanctuary, room for vigils, a time of adoration, audio-visual equipment, etc.
Is it free to register?
Yes, registration is free. However, any resources made available to you have a cost. The Sanctuary of Lourdes only survives through donations. The sacristans and the people who welcome you are employees of the Sanctuary. The maintenance of the premises, the equipment made available to you all have a cost. Therefore, we thank you for the offering that we very much hope you will make.
A suggested offering will be requested when you register.
Accommodation at the Sanctuary
For further information: https://www.lourdes-france.org/en/accomodations-sanctuary-of-lourdes/
By phone on +33 (0)5 62 42 80 40
By email hebergement@lourdes-france.com
Join the “Pilgrims on Watch” network
Every week, “Pilgrims on Watch” actively contribute to the security of the Sanctuary of Lourdes. Working on a voluntary basis, they keep an eye on what’s going on around them and report any suspicious behaviour to the Central Security Office, while going about their pilgrimage as normal.
To participate in this network, the directors of each pilgrimage should register named volunteers on OPAL. These volunteers will undergo brief awareness raising training and then join in this surveillance project. Participation is a Christian commitment to this iconic place of worship and an enriching experience founded on a spirit of solidarity and responsibility.
To find out more:
Bastien Challier
Service Prévention Sécurité / Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
bastien.challier@lourdes-france.com
06 40 77 44 08 – +33 (0)5 62 42 79 85
