Presentation

The visit Words of inhabitants is organized by the tourist office allows to discover the monuments of the village with the contribution of the inhabitants: a poem, a testimony, a song.
For groups and by reservation.

Lalouvesc "Ville Sanctuaire is a cauldron of artists.
The tour includes:
place Marel in front of the basilica observation of the large surrounding buildings (all former hotels), poetry at the orientation table.
Then visit the crypt (tale on the arrival of Saint Régis, Christmas 1640), to see the monument to the dead and survivors of the Great War, the monument for those shot for example, the exvotos.
We go around the basilica before joining the rue Saint Régis where we pass in front of the tourist office and the Saint Régis museum without entering the museum (to be done, however, free and free access by reservation at the Maison Saint Régis / ditto for the Esther and Félix Oudin museum). A brief history of the Saint Régis logo which has also been used for the GR 430 Chemin de Saint Régis.
We make a short passage to the Saint Régis chapel. (history)
Place de la fontaine: new observation of the large surrounding buildings (former hotels and shops),
Climb up rue Sainte Thérèse Couderc towards the Cénacle: mother house of the Cénacle congregation, history of its creation and of Saint Thérèse Couderc, co-founder of the congregation.
The history of the manufacture of rosaries is approached through a testimony of Monette Deglesne in front of the old shops.
Stop in front of the EHPAD (under courtyards): located between the Saint Monique and Saint Augustin buildings which housed the colonies of Oran (history and song)
Fontaine Saint Régis: history and legend, and time for reflection for those who wish.
Return by the holiday homes: family testimony of holidaymakers.
Stop above the lake square (presentation of the history of the lake, the remarkable Abrial farm, and the pilgrim shelter).
Return to the basilica by the street of the town hall (fresco) and shops
At the basilica: presentation of the history of the churches up to the construction of the current "minor" basilica, presentation of the artists and works to end with the fresco of the inhabitants and pilgrims who marked Lalouvesc.
In addition, a detailed visit of the stained glass windows can also be made by the Saint Régis house.

Other details

The staff of the tourist office ensures the visits (one person from November to April, two people present from May to October). It is advisable to book at least a week in advance. Due to the altitude, the period from Easter to All Saints is considered more favorable.

Spoken languages

  • French

Rates / opening

Prices

Adult: from 2 €.

Opening

From 01/05 to 31/10, daily from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m.
- count 1h30 with trips on foot in the village, possibility of modulating the route according to the public.