Lourdes book "Lourdes Bernadette"

Discover Lourdes and Bernadette through an illustrated book tracing the holy sites

This book immerses you in the history of Lourdes, from the apparitions of 1858 to the development of the sanctuaries. Through the life of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the reader comes to understand how this village became a major centre of prayer and pilgrimage. The illustrated pages bring to life the Grotto of Massabielle, the basilicas and the sites that today welcome millions of the faithful.

A book on Lourdes with pictures to relive mysteries and miracles

As you read, this book highlights the events marked by Bernadette’s simplicity and faith in the face of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. The wonderful images accompany the narrative and help readers enter into this mystery recognised by the Church. The message conveyed — prayer, penance and conversion — remains at the heart of Lourdes’ spirituality to this day.

A spiritual book in French to extend a pilgrimage or nourish the faith

Accessible and enriching, this book is an ideal resource for extending a pilgrimage or discovering Lourdes from the comfort of your own home. It can accompany a time of prayer or be given as a meaningful souvenir. By meditating on this story, the reader is invited to follow Bernadette’s example: a humble, trusting faith turned towards God.