Carmelites

Lourdes is a place of universal meeting and sharing, prayer and celebration of life

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Carmelite Pilgrimage to Lourdes is now rescheduled to take place from the 27 September - 2 October 2021 from Dublin & Cork Airport. Details of how to book this pilgrimage will be available soon.

If you require assistance or intend on taking a wheelchair to Lourdes you must register your request by calling our office.

A typical Carmelite Pilgrimage package includes:
» Direct flight from Dublin & Cork to Tarbes-Lourdes Airport and return
» Return airport transfers with guide assistance
» 5 nights' hotel accommodation | Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
» Full programme of religious ceremonies and special masses
» Guided tours and social evenings
» Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours guides and representatives

Lourdes Pilgrimage Specialists:
» Dublin 01 241 0800
» Belfast 028 9099 4854
» Cork 021 427 7959

Local Information

Currency: Euro (€, EUR)
Local time: GMT +1 hour
Airport: Tarbes-Lourdes (LDE)
Flight duration: 2 hours 20 minutes approximately
Transfer time: 20 minutes from Tarbes-Lourdes (LDE) airport
Languages: French; many people speak English
Climate: Continental mountain climate with warm summers and cold, dry winters; best time to travel is April to October
Voltage: 230V A/C, sockets outlets and sockets Type C 2 pin and Type E 2 pin are used
Visa: not required for EU citizens; non-EU citizens are advised to check with the relevant authorities
Passport: EU passport holders travelling to France must have an up-to-date passport valid for travel three months beyond the date of return; non-EU citizens are advised to check with the relevant authorities