Days of Spirituality and Service in Lourdes
Healing our wounds: Restoring humanity beginning with ourselves.
August 8-15, 2026
Healing our wounds: Restoring humanity beginning with ourselves.
August 8-15, 2026
For 8 days, young people from different countries will gather in Lourdes to share an experience of community, pilgrimage, service, and personal growth. A space to heal together, and to discover that the transformation of the world begins by putting ourselves at the service of others.
ACCOMMODATION
Village des Jeunes Avenue Monseigneur Rodhain, 65100 Lourdes, France International centre for youth groups, just 15 minutes' walk from the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Rooms with 1–2 beds and views of the Pyrenees, with a self-service restaurant.
More info about the accommodation
What's on the programme
Discovering or rediscovering the history and spirituality of the Lourdes sanctuary: daily Mass, Marian processions, talks, and times of sharing.
Service: voluntary work at the sanctuary and with the sick who come on pilgrimage.
Breathing space: hiking in the mountains and testimonies.
Assumption: we will close this pilgrimage by celebrating together the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15.
Arrival and departure
Arrival: Saturday, August 8 from 2:00 PM
Departure: Friday, August 15 after 2:00 PM (after the feast of the Assumption)
HOW TO GET THERE Nearest airports:
From both airports, Lourdes is easily reachable by train or bus.
For more information: Estelle Grégoire
+33668270302
france@identeyouth.org
Register here!
👥 Young people aged 18–35
💶 Costs: €280 (all included: accommodation, meals, and activities. Travel costs excluded).
Registration will be considered valid upon submission of this form together with the transfer of the participation fee. The bank account details will be sent after registration.