# Tourism slightly down in Lourdes in 2026

> Despite the pope's visit in late September, the 2026 tourist season in Lourdes shows a 9% decrease in overnight stays compared to 2025.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: info) in Lourdes (Hautes-Pyrénées), first detected on 6 November 2026 at 12:18. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 6 November 2026 at 12:18.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Info
- Place: Lourdes — Hautes-Pyrénées
- First detected: 6 November 2026 at 12:18
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 12:18
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/11393-tourism-slightly-down-in-lourdes-in-2026

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Malgré la visite du pape à Lourdes, la fréquentation touristique en léger recul en 2026 : "Une visibilité incomparable pour la ville dont les effets restent à mesurer"](https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/11/06/une-visibilite-incomparable-pour-la-ville-dont-les-effets-restent-a-mesurer-malgre-la-visite-historique-du-pape-leon-xiv-la-frequentation-touristique-13639260.php) — La Dépêche du Midi, 6 November 2026 at 12:18

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