Location
The hotel is within a short walking distance to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, the Sanctuaries, the baths of healing waters, the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession, the Basilique du Rosaire et de l'Immaculée Conception, and the Basilique St-Pie-X. Such is the privileged location of Grand Hotel Moderne, that from many of its balconies one can enjoy the views and sounds of the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession.
The closest hotel to the Grotto, the Grand Hotel Moderne is the ideal base for pilgrims looking to be as close as possible to the most important spiritual sights of Lourdes.
SURROUNDINGS
Discover the surroundings of Lourdes. Our hotel offers an excursion booking service including transport and guided tours. Please ask at the reception.
How to reach the Grand Hotel Moderne
Airports
Tarbes-Lourdes: 15 km (about 25 minutes drive).
Pau-Uzein: 60 km (about 55 minutes drive).
Toulouse: 180km (about 2 hours drive).
Train station
The town's train station is served by SNCF and TGV trains, including some that provide overnight 'sleeper' services. The journey from Paris to Lourdes by train lasts 5.5 hours by TGV high speed trains. From Toulouse to Lourdes by train takes 2 hours.
Lourdes: 1 km (7 minute drive)
Tarbes: 23 km (25 minute drive)
By Car
Highway A64-E80 (Toulouse-Bayonne) - Exit n° 12 (Tarbes Sud-Lourdes).
Turn left on road N21 and follow signs toward Lourdes.
Arriving in Lourdes, follow signs indicating "La Grotte" (the Grotto).
Our establishment is located 30 m from the Saint-Joseph gate on the left side of the sanctuaries when you are facing the Basilica.
Parking
Is available at a public parking station nearby (1 minute walk). The cost is 15€ per day.