From November 9 to 13, 2026, Lourdes is organizing a week of events themed "Devoir de mémoire". These events will take place in various locations throughout the city.
The exhibition "Charles de Gaulle – His Youth, His Fight!" will be presented at the Palais des Congrès from Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13. The exhibition's opening reception is scheduled for Monday, November 9 at 5:30 PM.
“"The Free French and their fights for freedom"
A conference titled "The Free French and their fights for freedom" will be held on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM at the Lourdes Media Library.
Wednesday, November 11th will mark the National Day of Commemoration of Victory and Peace. A tribute will be paid to all those who "Died for France" at 10:00 AM at the Monument aux morts, Place Peyramale.
On the afternoon of November 11th, at 6:30 PM, a conference on "Resistance in the Lourdes region and Bigorre" will take place at the Palais des Congrès.
