In 1939, nearly 200 Coutouvrais were mobilized and 45 taken prisoner. Cure Rivoire, a 14-18 veteran, promised the virgin to erect a grotto in Lourdes if all the soldiers returned from the war.

Parking

Guided tours

From 01/01 to 31/12, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

By 1945, all had returned. In 1958, the cave rose thanks to the entrepreneurs of the municipality helped by the former prisoners and their families.

New 2024
restoration of the Virgin August 2023

Visit

  • Groups of 3 to 10 people welcome.

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visits services

  • Unguided group tours permanently

Opening

From January 01 to December 31, 2024
Monday Open
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Open
Thursday Closed
Friday Open
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Prices

Free

Free access.
Group rate from 3 people.

Services

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Guided tours

Accessibility

Adapted tourism

  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

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