Petit Lourdes Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Chapel and Marian shrine in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France
The Petit Lourdes sanctuary includes a two-thirds scale replica of the Pyrenean Basilica of Lourdes, complete with a grotto and spring water source.
Jules Dubosq funded the construction of this chapel between 1879 and 1885 following the miraculous recovery of his wife at the original Lourdes site.
The sanctuary received 12,000 pilgrims in 1885, establishing itself as a regional spiritual center for those unable to travel to the Pyrenees.
The sanctuary opens daily from 2 PM to 5 PM except Thursdays, offering free parking, picnic areas, and restroom facilities for visitors.
The pathways through the sanctuary form the letter M in tribute to the Virgin Mary, creating a meaningful connection between nature and spirituality.
Location: Hérouville-Saint-Clair
GPS coordinates: 49.19479,-0.32398
Latest update: May 26, 2025 08:18
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