Lourdes Airport
About Lourdes
Lourdes is the most visited pilgrimage shrine in
the Christian world, Lourdes is not an ancient site but of more
recent development. It is the site of a Marian apparition in 1858.
The Lourdes pilgrimage season lasts from April for about six
months, with the main day being August 15th - the Marian Feast
of Assumption.
Up to 6 million pilgrims visit the shrine each year, from around
the world, and it is estimated that more than 200 million pilgrims
have visited Lourdes since 1860.
About Lourdes Airport
The Lourdes Airport (LDE) is about six miles from
Lourdes. The airport serves not only Lourdes but also Tarbes and
the surrounding area. The airport is located off the N21, in the
small town of Ossun.
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