A group visits the Cité Saint-Pierre — ©A group visits the Cité Saint-Pierre|SCCF © Elodie Perriot

VISIT

In Lourdes, the Cité Saint-Pierre opens its doors to you for a guided tour or a self-guided visit, in the heart of a space dedicated to charity and encounters.

La Cité Saint-Pierre One mission, one story

Guided tour Discover...

Accompanied by a Cité Saint-Pierre volunteer, delve into the heart of its history and its mission as the home of Secours Catholique.

In an exceptional natural setting, discover a daring project that is now celebrating its 70th anniversary: the creation of a cité secours in Lourdes, dedicated to pilgrims living in precarious situations.

A place of evangelical beauty, where peace touches hearts.

The tour is available in French, English, Italian, Spanish, German and Dutch, subject to the availability of a language-speaking volunteer.

Youngsters have fun at Cité Saint-Pierre — ©Youngsters have fun at Cité Saint-Pierre|SCCF © Elodie Perriot

A moment of sharing on the forecourt of Cité Saint-Pierre — ©A moment of sharing on the forecourt of Cité Saint-Pierre|SCCF © Elodie Perriot

Self-guided tour Strolling...

At your own pace and according to your desires…

A visit booklet is available to enhance your experience and guide you through your discovery.

It is available in French, English, Italian, Spanish, German and Dutch.

ExploreEmblematic locations

The Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette, symbol of the Cité Saint-Pierre, is an exact replica of the Bartrès sheepfold where Bernadette tended sheep.

The Cathédrale de Verdure, a veritable open-air theater nestled in the heart of a natural environment, in the middle of a chestnut grove.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the town of Lourdes, from its castle to the Pic du Jer.

And so many other places to discover…

The Cité Saint-Pierre shuttle — ©The Cité Saint-Pierre shuttle|© Elodie Perriot

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Shuttle of the Cité Saint-Pierre

Our shuttle awaits you at the Permanence de la Cité Saint-Pierre, opposite the Porte Saint-Joseph, at the Lourdes Sanctuary.

Maximum capacity 50 people.

One transfer per hour.

The heart needs hands

Cité Saint-Pierre lives exclusively on donations.

It is thanks to everyone’s generosity that we are able to continue our mission.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to contribute.

Thank you so much for your support.

Prayer intentions deposited in the kiosk at Cité Saint-Pierre — ©Prayer intentions deposited in the kiosk at Cité Saint-Pierre|SCCF © Elodie Perriot

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Eucharistic mass at Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette — ©Eucharistic mass at Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette|SCCF © Elodie Perriot

CELEBRATE INDOORS

A celebration at the Cathédrale de Verdure on a sunny day — ©A celebration at the Cathédrale de Verdure|© SCCF

CELEBRATE OUTDOORS

A guided tour of the Cité Saint-Pierre — ©A guided tour of the Cité Saint-Pierre|© Elodie Perriot