Le Cachot
The old prison cell where the impoverished Soubirous family once lived. Bernadette stayed here when the Virgin appeared.
Le Cachot was originally an abandoned prison cell. From 1857 to 1858, the six-member Soubirous family, living in poverty, crowded into this room of about 16 square metres. It was from here that Bernadette set out for the grotto. The room now remains in its plain original state and is an important stop for understanding the story of Lourdes. Free admission. Located on Rue des Petits Fossés, about a 10-minute walk from the grotto.
Opening hours
Roughly 09:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Château fort de Lourdes
- Moulin de Boly
- Basilica of St. Pius X
- Marian Torchlight Procession
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Grotto of Massabielle