153- Lourdes revisted; starting point for “Le Grand AIME de Marie”

In the spirit of the “Le Grand AIME de Marie” tour where cyclists “Ride the M” for the Virgin Mary thru France from mid-July to mid August, I re-visit “Our Lady of Lourdes” from my book Constant Procession to locate where their cycling tour started from.

Vista that shows the Santurary as it sits above the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette
Vista- Notice the Santurary was built above where statue of Mary is, which is the spot where the Virgin appeared to Bernadette. Also to the left in distance is where the village is.
This is a photo Looking at the very bottom-middle of this photo where it can be seenyou can see how the Basilica is built over the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared. (notice the stack of candles.
Looking at the very bottom-middle of this photo you can see how the Basilica is built over the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared. (notice the stack of candles..and compare with other photo provided here.)
Close up of the Grotto, with the statue of the Virgin Mary. This is the spot where Bernadette and the Virgin met.
Close up of the Grotto, with the statue of the Virgin Mary. This is the spot where Bernadette and the Virgin met.

For photos and a longer version about “Our Lady of Lourdes” check out Installment 102

Map of 2019 tour route with all stops
Map of 2019 tour route with all stops

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