Lourdes

Mountain and Museum

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April 30th 2015
Today we took a trip on the funicular railway which takes you up to 888m, then we walked the rest to the summit of Pic du Jer. The views were worth the effort. Some birds of prey flying overhead but unable to identify. The afternoon we visited Lourdes Castle and the Pyrennean Museum. Good views once again and lots of steps! Some special pottery including two old feeding cups (Biberon de Malade) ... read more

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