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Bottom hall for masssome good and bad about Lourdes
We went in late Feb., and early March. Very few tourists there. Lovely 9AM masses in English in the tiny old chapel atop the basilica. Beautiful mosaics behind the altar; the sidewalls are filled with beautiful and varied smooth marble sections contributed by folks as memorials, and dated from about 1862. AVOID Le Cardinale restaurant (across McDonalds) at all costs... rude and boorish owners, tasteless "food". BEST spot to eat was the unpretentious "Le Palacio Restaurant, 26 Place du Champs Commun. Facade was uninviting, but inside was spotless, nicely cloth-covered tables....superb food, wonderful, friendly service, imaginative menu, modest prices.
Hotel Ibis was good place to stay. Across Hotel Ibis is a tiny internet business...offering access for nominal fee. Hard to say.....many sweet old villages in the area....easy to get to them....mountains lovely....people warm and friendly....tiny cafes with surprisingly good meals....
