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Torchlight Procession
Thousands of pilgrims holding candles walk and sing around the esplanade every evening in season.
- Open
- Every evening at 9 p.m. from April to October
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1½ hours
- Address
- Esplanade du Rosaire, 65108 LourdesDirections
- Getting There
- In the sanctuary.
Why Go
The procession winds from the grotto along the esplanade to the Rosary Basilica, with the Ave Maria sung in many languages. Anyone can join, carrying a candle sold in the sanctuary.
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