Lourdes FRANCE

Lourdes is a miraculous place to seek solace. On February 11, 1858, a 14-year-old shepherd girl named Bernadette Soubirous came in contact with the Virgin Mary through a vision. The Virgin had revealed herself to Bernadette not once, but a total of 18 times in the niche of a cave. Bernadette was unaware of who the woman was until March 25, 1858, when that the Virgin said to Bernadette “I am the Immaculate Conception.”

It is said that Mary commanded Bernadette to “Go drink at the spring and wash there.” As there was no flowing water to be found, Bernadette scraped the earth away. As she dug, a small puddle appeared before her, the puddle began to flow. The next day, a stream flowed where the puddle began, and this same stream still flows today.

Nowhere else in the world can a city claim a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary, not once – but 18 times. It is this miraculous feat that brings the city of Lourdes millions of visitors. Lourdes is nestled in a valley in the southwestern part of the Hautes-Pyrénées. Many Catholics pay homage to this revered city, but you certainly do not have to be Catholic to appreciate all that this mysterious city has to offer.

Journey with Kathy to Lourdes where Mother Mary appeared to Bernadette.

How do I get to Lourdes?

Fly from your location to Lourdes-Tarbes (LDE) airport in the south of France. If traveling through Paris you must catch a 80 minute flight from Paris to Lourdes. Connecting in Paris requires transferring from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Orly Airport. 

The transfer is not included in the fare to Paris. You must pay for a bus or taxi to get to Orly Airport, then make connection to Lourdes.

What is included in the trip?

The trip cost includes:

  • Daily lodging and meals at Hotel Plaisance (excluding wine)
  • Group bus transportation from Lourdes for sightseeing
  • Transportation to and from Tardes-Lourdes Airport
  • Kathy’s unique contributions and spiritual support along the way 

NOTE: Airfare to Lourdes is not included in the cost of the trip.

What is special about Hotel Plaisance in Lourdes?

Kathy met the owner of Hotel Plaisance during her travels in Brazil and later learned of miracle healings that have taken place while people stayed at this quaint old-style French hotel. 

The rock upon which the hotel is built was untouched by dynamite and other explosive methods when the town tried to build an underground parking garage.

Hotel Plaisance sits on holy ground per se and there are many healing spirits that tend to those lodging there. The hotel has a high healing energy to support everyone one on their spiritual journey to Lourdes.

What are the site seeing plans?

Kathy is infusing the high vibration healing energies of Lourdes with several high vibration areas in nature along with local attractions. The group will have ample opportunity to enjoy nature and get a break from the spiritual healing work. 

This journey includes:

  • Ample time in the Lourdes grotto
  • Lourdes Lake as well as the village where Bernadette grew up
  • Day trip to Gavarnie (a Pyrenees mountain village with the tallest waterfall in France), Templar Church, Napoleon Bridge, Chapel of Shea’s
  • Day trip to the Bridge of Spain (waterfall), Lake Gaube, and Hot springs
  • Day trip to Biarritz on Atlantic Ocean and Espelette, a typical village in French basque country, plus visiting a village and shopping at the border of Spain near the Atlantic Ocean

What are the payment methods for this trip?

Kathy will determine the final of the trip after she has visited Lourdes in spring of 2026. Estimated cost is $2500 (airfare not included).

Payment methods include:

  • Cash
  • Cashiers check to "Kathy South Transformational Healing"
  • Square online payments incur a processing fee of 3.5% 

What is the maximum number of attendees?

The Lourdes group has a maximum of 9 people.