The Basque Country, Gascony, and Hautes-Pyrénées: Places to Explore
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Lourdes
The mountain town of Lourdes is probably the most famous Catholic pilgrimage site (and sight) in the world. Some 5 million visitors come each year from every corner of the globe, many of them not Christians, with most in quest of a miraculous cure for sickness or disability.
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Travel Deals in The Basque Country, Gascony, and Hautes-Pyrénées
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