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Paris to Lourdes

Looking for suggestions on going from Paris to Lourdes.....merci!

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Eugene,
I made the trip four years ago via TGV direct from Montparnasse to Lourdes. Zero transfers, and the train only makes stops starting at Bordeaux/Pau/Dax etc. I just looked at the Bahn website and it looks like they’ve shaved a little time off the train trip, but it still takes the majority of the day. I was in 2nd class so I bought a sandwich before I got on the train and a cup of coffee while onboard. If you don’t mind spending 6 hours on the train, it’s a pleasant journey, and it’s cool to see the landscape change, particularly once in the Pyrenean foothills. When in Lourdes, I highly recommend the Château Fort/Pyrenees museum in addition to the religious sites.