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Chapelle de la Crucifixion: A Place for Reflection in Lourdes

A serene chapel near the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, offering a quiet space for prayer and reflection.

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The Chapelle de la Crucifixion, or Chapel of the Crucifixion, is a small chapel located in Lourdes, France, near the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. It provides a quiet space for prayer and reflection for pilgrims visiting the famous Marian shrine.

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Local tips

  • Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and experience a more peaceful atmosphere.
  • Combine your visit with a tour of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes to fully appreciate the site's spiritual significance.
  • Take some time for personal reflection and prayer within the chapel.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Chapelle de la Crucifixion is located at 1 Av. Mgr Théas, within easy walking distance of most major landmarks in Lourdes. From the Tourist Office on Place du Champ Commun, head towards Rue de la Grotte. Continue onto Avenue Mgr. Théas. The chapel will be on your right. No costs involved.

  • Public Transport

    Several bus lines serve the Sanctuary area. Take bus routes 4 or 5, which go to the Sanctuary. Get off at a stop near the Sanctuary, such as Avenue Bernadette Soubirous. From there, walk towards Avenue Mgr. Théas. The chapel will be on your right. A single bus ticket costs €1 and can be purchased from the driver.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Lourdes. Ask the driver to take you to the Chapelle de la Crucifixion at 1 Av. Mgr Théas, near the Sanctuary. A taxi ride from the Lourdes train station to the chapel costs approximately €14, with a base fare of €5 and €1.8 per kilometer.

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The Chapelle de la Crucifixion is a place of peace and contemplation in the heart of Lourdes. Located near the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, this chapel offers visitors a serene environment for prayer and reflection. The chapel's design is simple, with a Latin cross plan reminiscent of Christ's crucifixion. The nave symbolizes his body, the transept his arms, and the choir his head. Stone vaults replace wooden frameworks, featuring semicircular arches. Thick walls, supported by sturdy exterior buttresses, allow limited openings, creating subdued lighting. As part of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, the chapel is closely linked to the story of Bernadette Soubirous and the Marian apparitions of 1858. The Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette 18 times, requesting that a chapel be built. Today, millions of pilgrims visit Lourdes each year to pray, seek healing, and experience the spiritual atmosphere.

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