Practical information
Château fort de Lourdes
Boutique du Château fort- Musée pyrénéen
All the practical information you need to best prepare for your visit.
Entry times and opening periods
The site closes 1 hour after the last entry.
- From February 1st to April 14th and from October 15th to January 4th :
10am-12pm/2pm-5pm, Tuesday to Sunday excluding school holidays (open on Mondays during school holidays)
Please note: the shop closes at 12:45 pm and 5:45 pm. The dungeon and the English Ramp circuit close early at 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Access to the drawbridge closes early at 12:50 pm and 5:50 pm.
Closed from January 5th to 31st, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
- From April 15th to October 14th :
10am-12pm/2pm-6pm, every day
Please note: the shop closes at 12:45pm and 6:45pm. The dungeon and the English ramp circuit close early at 12:30pm and 6:30pm. Access to the drawbridge closes early at 12:50pm and 6:50pm.
Continuous daytime hours in July and August
10am-6pm, every day
Please note: the shop closes at 6:45 PM. The dungeon and the English Ramp circuit close early at 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Early closure of access to the drawbridge at 12:50pm and 6:50pm.
Allow 1 to 3 hours for the visit .
Prices
Individuals
Adult: €8
Young people (6-17 years old inclusive) and students*: €4
Job seeker, RSA recipient, large family*: €4
Children under 6 years old: free
Supplement per person for the guided tour: €1
Great deal for families
2 adults + 1 young person (6-17 years inclusive): €18
Additional child (6-17 years inclusive): €4
Supplement per person for the guided tour: €1
People with disabilities
80% (disability card) and accompanying person*: free
- 80% discount (priority card): adult, child from 6 years old*: €2
Professional or volunteer companion*: €4
Supplement per person for the guided tour: €1
Annual subscription
Individual: €14
Family (parents and children): €28
Groups (15 people or more)
Adult: €6
Young people (6-17 years old inclusive) and students*: €4
Driver, group leader, guide: free
Supplement per person for the guided tour: €1
school groups
Schoolchildren aged 3 and over: €2
Guided/storytelling/hands-on tour: €3
Visit + workshop: €4
Accompanying adult, teacher (1 for every 8 children)
Additional companion: €6
Education Pass*: free
Freebies
Active members of the Friends of the Museum association, ICOM members, tour guides, national and regional interpreter guides, UDOTSI 64 and 65 agents, journalists, AGCCPF, FEMS and Pass Education *
* Proof of purchase to be presented at the checkout
Payment methods: you can make your payment on site, in cash, by bank card (except American Express), by check*, by paper holiday voucher only.
*upon presentation of an identity document
Shop
Continue your visit in the Museum shop to find a unique souvenir of your trip. A wide range of products is available, focusing on the Middle Ages and the Pyrenees: books, children's games, regional food products, posters, and more.
How to get to the Château fort - Musée pyrénéen?
Visiting and getting around differently thanks to soft mobility
- On foot : 10-15 minute walk from the SNCF train station and the Sanctuary
- By tourist train: Departure during the season from the Saint Joseph gate of the Sanctuary
- By city bus:
L1: Ophite > Monge
L2: Lake of Lourdes > Bus Station
L3: Sarsan > Bus Station
TL: Lourdes bus station > Tarbes bus station
Seasonal bus lines (April - October): L4 (bus station > campsites) and L5 (train station > cave): stops near the Château Fort - Musée Pyrénéen: Sacré-Cœur/Marcadal/Halles and Bus Station. Bus schedules and stops are available on the TLP Mobilités website: https://www.tlp-mobilites.com
Tickets sold individually (€1/trip) from drivers or at the Tourist Office (subscription packages or booklets of 10 trips)
- By intercity bus
LiO LR bus 962: Lourdes > Bagnères-de-Bigorre
LiO LR 965 bus: Lourdes > Luz > Barèges > Cauterets. Seasonal timetable.
Tickets sold individually (€2/trip) from drivers or on the LiO Occitanie app.
The closest stops to the Château are the bus station or the SNCF train station.
Bus schedules and stops can be found on the LiO Occitanie website: https://www.lio-occitanie.fr
- By bike : Electric Vélib' rental via the TLP Mobilités network (€1/30 min). Racks available in front of the Château Fort - Musée - Pyrénéen. Bike rentals: mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes at Bike and Py: https://www.bikeandpy.com/fr/contact
- By electric vehicle : Electric vehicle rental via the TLP Mobilités network and the "Citiz" app from the Lourdes Town Hall parking lot. Register via the app and follow the instructions. Charging stations are available throughout the city for recharging your vehicle. More information: https://chargemap.com/fr-fr/cities/lourdes-FR
- By car : Parking spaces: Place Le Bondidier, Rue du Fort, Paul Harris Parking (1 hour free parking).
Visiting conditions :
Dogs on leashes are allowed in all visitor areas.
- Stroller access is only possible on part of the tour route. A baby carrier is recommended for young children.
- Photos allowed
- To ensure the safety of visitors, the Château fort - Musée pyrénéen is implementing the government's preventive measures:
- Instructions are available after visual inspection of bags and suitcases.
- During your visit, we thank you for being respectful of the environment:
Let's save paper: you can scan your visitor's guide at reception. If you prefer the paper version, you can return it to us in the designated bin at reception and we will recycle it.
Let's remember to sort our waste. Bins are provided on site.
Thank you for your understanding.