National Franciscan Pilgrimage

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

The annual National Franciscan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from the 19th to 24th September 2019 from Dublin Airport.

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

A typical National Franciscan Pilgrimage package includes:
» Direct flight from Dublin or Shannon 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

For additional information, please contact Pilgrimages Abroad on 01 635-9300 or email info@pilgrimagesabroad.ie.

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