Lourdesgrot

The Lourdes grotto is a pilgrimage shrine built as a stone cavern housing a statue of the Virgin Mary on its wall. The site includes a spring with multiple outlets and designated spots where visitors place candles as part of their prayer.

The grotto was built during the 1930s under the direction of a local pastor seeking to create a place of worship for the community. It underwent major renovation in the late 20th century after deterioration had compromised its condition.

The grotto is named after the Marian apparitions in Lourdes and draws visitors who write their personal prayers in a book kept at the site. People light candles and spend quiet moments here, turning it into a center for individual devotion and spiritual reflection.

The site is located in Mariahout and is reachable on foot from the village. It helps to visit early in the day when the area tends to be quieter, especially if you want to spend time in reflection.

A stone from the original Lourdes grotto in France was built into the wall during renovation, creating a direct physical link to the famous French shrine. This connection allows visitors who cannot travel to France to feel tied to the original holy site.

Location: Laarbeek

Address: Mariastraat 25

GPS coordinates: 51.53936,5.57217

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43