fron hong kong to lourdes

would like to travel on aug - hope to get more infro about the best offer plus i%26#39;ll be travelling with parents in difficulty in walking - many thks

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Since this is not a question that can be answered with one reply, I will contact you through your personal Trip Advisor message board so that we can communicate directly.

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May I enquire the trip from Hong Kong to Lourdes. Have tried to send a private message but it rejected. Hope to hear from you soon - thanks for your help.

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Can I suggest that you list the questions that you have and then we can try and answer them.

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Sorry about the confusion. My questions as follows:-

Which is the best way to travel from HOng Kong to Lourdes as I%26#39;ll be travelling with my parents have difficulty in walking.

Which hotel will you recommend within the walking distance to the area with less price.

What%26#39;s the time for the bath ceremory.

We hope to stay for 2-3 days and would love to know the must visited place and how shall the spend those days.

Hope to hear from you soon - Best wishes, many thks!

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I%26#39;m no expert on travel from Hong Kong but I would assume that your best option is to fly to Paris and then fly on to Lourdes. You may need to change airports in Paris but there is a shuttle bus between CDG and Orly.

Generally in Lourdes, the closer you get the the sanctuaries the more expensive things are. There are many Hotels near the sanctuaries. Addresses to look for are Ave Bernadette Soubirous and Rue Sainte Marie.

Should you need to borrow a wheelchair, these can be obtained from the Accueil Marie Saint Frai in Avenue Bernadette Soubirous for a deposit of 30 Euros.

The baths are open every morning and afternoon (except Sunday morning) - get there early and be prepared to queue.

Must visit placec/events.

The Grotto

The Blessed Sacrament Procession at 5pm every day.

The Torchlight Marian Procession at 9pm every day.

There is Mass in English every morning at 9am in the Chapelle SS Cosmas and Damien.

In town, it is worth visiting the Cachot. The Boly Mill is possible but has stairs which may may it impossible for your parents. Similarly, the Hospice where Bernadette received her 1st Holy Communion is an up hill walk so that may be beyond your parents.

The High Stations of the Cross are not recommended for those with difficulty walking but the New Stations of the Cross on the Prairie are beautiful.

I would advise you to spend time in the Sanctuaries which are on the level (except for a short hill at St Joseph%26#39;s gate).

I hope you have a fulfilling time in Lourdes.

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Can I suggest you contact the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong for information. It%26#39;s possible they may be able to refer you to a travel agent with experience in travel to Lourdes or someone who has made the trip before.

Tel: 2522 3677, 3589 2428

Address: 11/F., Catholic Diocese Centre, 16 Caine Road, Hong Kong.

Email: hkcsco@catholic.org.hk

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Many many thks for your reply - sorry to reply late. I would like to know where is Orly. Is it in Paris or in Lourdes, I%26#39;m not familiar. Could I%26#39;ve some recommendation of the hotel pls. Thanks you so much.

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joeyhongkong:

Orly is another airport that serves Paris. It generally takes about an hour between CDG to Orly should you wish to make the direct transfer. A possibility to break up your trip is to stay in Paris for a few days before moving onto Lourdes.

A summary of various transport options between CDG/Paris and CDG/Orly can be found here:

discoverfrance.net/France/Transportation/Air…

For flight options, it%26#39;s best that you check with the travel agent.

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It really is not possible to recommend an Hotel without knowing your budget. You can find a full list with rates on this website http://www.lourdes-infotourisme.com/uk/

You may find that many hotels are already fully booked for August.