Visits to the Lourdes Ciergerie

Discover one of the jewels in the crown of the Lourdes economy on one of our unique guided tours: the Ciergerie opens its doors to you!

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 9am to 11am, find out more about one of Lourdes' most emblematic factories: the manufacture of candles. Used daily in the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Lourdes, during processions, to illuminate the basilicas, or laid down by pilgrims as a form of prayer, candles play a vital role.

From the melted paraffin...