Visit the house where Jean-François Champollion was born and discover the world of ancient Egypt. The museum collections present the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs and their civilisation, and allow you to follow all the major steps in the development of different writing systems.
Those curious by nature, lovers of beautiful stones and architecture enthusiasts will enjoy discovering this treasure, built to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Lourdes apparitions. This masterpiece, in the shape of a Greek cross, displays its Roman-Byzantine style from afar.
In a world of its own, this cave is an exceptional natural museum in which stalactites and stalagmites create a unique biological environment. The caves were inhabited from the Upper Paleolithic to the Neolithic period, with finds including Neanderthal bones and remains of their tools.
The Lake of Lourdes is a gem in the heart of the Pyrénées, and offers a pleasant, quiet place where you can spend some quality time with family and friends. There are many activities to do, such as walking, fishing, biking and canoeing.
In the heart of the Pyrénées, experience animals reared semi wild. At the heart of its natural reserve, the wildlife park is a place where you can encounter numerous animals, such as otters, marmots, wolves, bears, red pandas, and even get close to them!
The Halle de la Machine is a special space, filled with poetic creations and machines that invite you into a fantasy world. You’ll be amazed by a blue-eyed minotaur, wandering the streets next to a giant spider, and will meet many more marvellous creations.