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The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France, is a premier Marian pilgrimage site, attracting over 6 million visitors yearly for its healing waters and the 1858 apparitions of the Virgin Mary to St. Bernadette Soubirous. Centered on the Grotto of Massabielle, the sanctuary includes the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and hosts candlelight processions, drawing pilgrims seeking physical and spiritual renewal. Its global influence underscores France’s role as a historic Catholic heartland.