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Itinerary
PDFDays: 4
Included
- stay in full board
- Drinks included (1 cup of red wine and Water)
- Guide for excursions
- Lunch Catalan
- All entrance fees and visits planned in the program
- Evening dancing according to the hotel
- 1 Free admission for 25 paying guests
Not included
- Personal expenses, tips
- All entries and visits NOT included in the program
- Any service not mentioned in the program
Hotels
HOTEL PRESIDENT - Andorra la Vella
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President Hotel****
The services of the President Andorra Hotel have been designed to the liking of our most demanding guests: ski locker, garage, events managing, restaurant, cafe bar with internet, social salon, children’s club, leisure room, free wifi, laundry and wellness area.
The standard room of the President Andorra Hotel offers comfort and versatile spaces with available communicating rooms. All the standard rooms feature free wifi, heating and air conditioning, bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, minibar and all the amenities you may need during your stay.
- Pub
- Laundry
- Heated pool
- Terrace / Garden
- Wifi: free
- Wellness area
HOTEL ANDORRA CENTER - Andorra la Vella
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Andorra Center Hotel ****
This large, modern hotel, with private parking in Andorra city centre, has recently been refurbished and is ideal for business travellers or tourists, with comfortable, well-equipped, 4-star accommodation in Andorra la Vella's city centre.
With a great location in the heart of the city, The bus station is just a short walk away. For those visiting on business, the hotel is just 100 metres from the city's new business centre and has all the facilities you need.
For leisure and relaxation after a hard day's work or a long day's skiing, hiking or exploring the area, the hotel has a sauna, jacuzzi, fitness centre and an impressive indoor swimming pool.
Each of the hotel's well-equipped rooms has 2 queen-size beds, air conditioning, satellite TV and an en suite bathroom with bath. Hotel services: Wifi Free, Reception 24hrs, Elevators, Parking (Limited places. Additional cost), Ski luggage, Restaurant buffet style, Cafeteria, Fitness center, Jacuzzi, Hotel Spa, Turkish Bath – Sauna, Solarium exterior terrace, Playroom 2 Conference rooms, shops, safe deposit box, Laundry service, Room Service, Pets allowed with extra cost
- Reading room
- Outdoor solarium
- Wifi: free
- City Hotel
- Pub
- Disabled access
- Adapted rooms for disabled
- Laundry
HOTEL PANORAMA - Escaldes-Engordany
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Panorama Hotel****
The Panorama Hotel is fully equipped with a wide range of facilities to transform your stay in an unforgettable experience. In addition to a complete restaurant and a fantastic meeting room, the hotel has these services: - Free Wi-Fi -24-hour reception - Tourist information - Luggage storage - Laundry service -Ironing service - Room service - Bar - Private parking (reservation is not possible - Packed lunches- Vending machine (snacks) -Fax/photocopying Due to workconstructions the swimming pool will remain closed between November 23th and 26th, both included.
Panorama Hotel Type of Room: Twin (2 beds) This room features free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, heating and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Room: View, Telephone, Satellite TV, Flat screen TV, Safe, Desk, Seating Area, Heating, Carpeted Floor, Tiled / Marble floor, Bath, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, toilet, Minibar.
NEW:
Since a few days, the hotel offers customers the free electric vehicle charging service.
We also have a new area for cyclists:
- Bike storage space, with capacity for 20 bicycles with individual padlocks,
- Workshop Space, with 2 supports for adjustments and repairs, tools and foot pump,
- Washed space, with a high-pressure cleaner for bicycles,
- Information about routes.
They also have basic spare parts for sale and a specialized shop is less than 300 meters away.
- Disabled access
- Elevator
- Heated pool
- Lounges
- Wifi: free
- Laundry
HOTEL ASTORIA VATICAN - Lourdes Francia
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Astoria-Vatican Hotel ***
Astoria-Vatican hotel is approximately 300 meters from the Sanctuary of Lourdes. Completely revamped in 2011, the hotel offers you a warm welcome with a team of friendly, understanding and professional staff.
Hotel has 141 rooms, all air conditioned, modern and functional, with certain rooms especially adapted for persons with reduced mobility. Hotel offers you a large range of services (flat screen television by satellite, bathroom, hair dryer, WIFI, etc.) Our staff are attentive and helpful and will give you a warm welcome.
- Pub
- Heating: adjustable in room
- Shower
- Rooms adapted for persons with reduced mobility
- Garden / Park
- Wifi: free
HOTEL CROIX DES BRETONS - Lourdes - Francia
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Croix de Bretons Hotel ***
Our Hotel has been managed by the same family since 1977 and thanks to this we can say that we provide a unique and warm attention to our clients. Situated only 140 meters from the entrance of the Grotto, the hotel enjoys an ideal location in a quiet street just across from Accueil Marie St-Frai. Facing the entrance of the Saint-Frai Hospital, our Hotel is just 266 meters away from the Sanctuary.
This makes it a great place to know Lourdes and an even better place to rest.The amenities of the La Croix de Bretons Hotel have been planned to offer you the most incredible time in Lourdes.
In our hotel you will find two restaurants and 5 lounges with air-conditioning, one of them with a lovely piano. Perfect for a night in or a little bit of relax after seeing the city. You also book our meeting room that has also been air conditioned. Last but not least, a great chapel that holds 100 people. This room will offer you Wi-Fi connection and satellite TV. Every room has their own bath room with their WC. Some of them have a bath tub but most of the rooms have a shower. You will also have access to a hair dryer. We offer to our clients 8 rooms perfectly adapted for people with reduced mobility.
- Disabled access
- Central air conditioning
- Pub
- Rooms adapted for persons with reduced mobility
- Free bus parking
- Wifi: free
HOTEL DES PAYS BAS - Lourdes - Francia
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Pays Bas Hotel***
Hotel Des Pays Bas Lourdes 3 stars completely renovated, is located just minutes from the Grotto of Lourdes and the Sanctuary offers its services and comfort. Its sunny terrace to relax after your visit to the Sanctuary and the Grotto. I
ts 61 rooms different charms, its bright restaurant and the lounge for tea, a bar, a TV lounge with many international channels. Free parking nearby. Wifi available throughout.
The hotel We speak: English - German - Dutch - Spanish - Portuguese - Italian.
The hotel Des Pays Bas Lourdes offers 61 charming rooms decorated with care, including 50 with balconies. The rooms are equipped with shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV with many foreign channels. With elevator access. Free Wifi throughout the hotel We have available for people with reduced mobility 2 rooms.
- Pub
- Wifi: free
- Parking: free
HOTEL ESPLANADE EDEN - Lourdes - Francia
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Esplanade Eden Hotel***
In attractive décor highlighting the qualitative benefits, you will find a personalized and attentive reception. Total and permanent availability regardless of time of arrival. Knowing receive at the Hotel Esplanade Eden, it is a rule, a pleasure, an art.
Near the Gave, Hotel Esplanade Eden is facing the mountains, away from the hustle and bustle and traffic congestion while being in the center of Lourdes, just minutes walk from the Sanctuaries. Scenic drive along the sidewalk cafes and boutiques. The Musée du Petit Lourdes and the little train station facing the hotel.
All double rooms are bright and pleasant, furnished and refined. Rooms where “we would like to live permanently.” Comfortable and refined, bright and pleasant. And of course an absolute hygiene. Some of them they have a view on the Hautes-Pyrénées. The beds have mattress Bultex.
The two dining rooms very large, 105 and 205 seats are lit huge windows that make them particularly inviting. The tables, nicely topped, cloth napkins and silver cutlery, are quite far from each other to ensure the utmost privacy.
- Pub
- Shower
- Rooms adapted for persons with reduced mobility
- Hair dryer
- Wifi: free
Map / route
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Activities
MERITXELL SANCTUARY
+ info.The Sanctuary of Our Lady Meritxell, the patron saint of Andorra, recently recognised by the Pope as a minor basilica, stands in Meritxell. The ancient Romanesque Meritxell sanctuary, restored and modified in the 17th-century, was destroyed by fire in 1972.
The present temple erected alongside the ancient hermitage for years later was dedicated in the Consell General (Parliament of Andorra) to the prestigious Catalan architect Ricard Bofill, who conceived it as a “Romanesque recreation”. Inside there is a reproduction of the Romanesque Our Lady of Meritxell, and also the sculptures of the seven patron saints of the parishes of Andorra. The two most emblematic parts of the sanctuary are the open cloisters and the mirror room. The building of the ancient chapel was prepared for visiting and now holds the permanent exhibition “Meritxell memòria”, a collection of objects and images that evoke the adoration of the Virgin of Meritxell through history.
“Minor Basilica” Pope Francis has awarded the church of the Sanctuary of Meritxell the title and dignity of “Minor Basilica”. This is a distinction granted directly by the Pope to churches whose history, culture and liturgical and pastoral life has made them particularly significant. This recognition is added value for the most important place of worship in the Principality. From 2014, the sanctuary will form part of the Ruta Mariana (Route of Mary)
ENGOLASTERS LAKE
+ info.The Engolasters lake
Engolasters Lake is an artificial reservoir. Supplies the power station in the valley, at the entrance of Escaldes.
It is forbidden to swim because of the presence of the hydroelectric plant.
In winter the lake freezes, but still accessible also in summer you can fish for trout.
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IGLESIA DE SANT MIQUEL D'ENGOLASTERS
+ info.CHURCH OF SANT MIQUEL D’ENGOLASTERS
The Romanesque church is on a plain with a magnificent view of the valley of Andorra, on the way to the Engolasters lake.
Sant Miquel d’Engolasters is one of the jewels of Romanesque Andorra, along with the churches of Santa Coloma in Andorra la Vella and Sant Joan de Caselles in Canillo. Sant Miquel d’Engolasters was built at some time before the 12th century. In its architecture, we might point out the disproportion between the small nave and the 17 metres of the bell tower. The rest of the complex maintains the architectural features of Romanesque Andorra: rectangular shape with a nave, semi-circular apse, two sided roof and bell tower. It also has a porch that was added later. The last floor of the bell tower preserves one of the few items that bears witness to Romanesque sculpture in Andorra, some sculpted heads in the centre of the twin window arches. Inside is a reproduction of the Romanesque mural paintings of the Master of Santa Coloma (12th century). The apse is presided by a Maiestas Domini surrounded by the tetra morph in which the Archangel St Michael, the patron saint of the church, blends with the symbol of St Matthew. The original paintings are kept in the Catalonia National Art Museum (MNAC). The location invites us to go on to Engolasters lake or to the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, Unesco heritage of mankind since 2004, to enjoy a stroll in nature.
LOURDES - La Grotte des apparitions
+ info.La Grotte des Apparitions
The Grotto of Massabielle is bordered by the Gave de Pau in the north and east, and the Rock of Massabielle towers above it in the south.
It is 9m50 deep and is the place where the Virgin appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old girl from Lourdes, in 1858.
At the back left of the Grotto is the Spring, which was uncovered by Bernadette following the Virgin’s instructions.
Water from the Spring is channelled into the town’s fountains, swimming pools and the water’s path.
The Grotto is one of the Sanctuaries’ must-see places, and receives around 6 million visitors a year.
LOURDES - Sanctuaire de Notre Dame
+ info.The origins of its sanctity begin with the fourteen-year old girl Bernadette Soubirous.
Between February and July of 1858, Bernadette saw apparitions of a white-robed lady 18 times in a small grotto called Massabiele, near the town of Lourdes.
In the apparitions Bernadette was told to instruct the village priest to build a chapel in the grotto, which many people would soon come to visit.
On the day of the 16th apparition, March 25, the lady revealed herself as the Blessed Virgin Mary. During her ecstatic trance in the grotto, Bernadette began to dig in the earth until a small puddle of water appeared. Over the next few days the puddle enlarged into a pool and eventually became the sacred spring for which Lourdes is now so famous.
Initially only a regional pilgrimage destination, as incidents of healing began to be reported, the spring developed an international reputation for having therapeutic powers.
The Grotto of the Apparitions is the heart of the Sanctuary. The spring and the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes within it are the centre of attention of all the pilgrims. The Grotto, by itself, says much about the Message of Lourdes. A hollow in the rock, it echoes the words of the Bible: "The Lord is my rock, my salvation, my citadel" (Psalm 62:7). The rock is black and the sun never penetrates the Grotto, in contrast with the Apparition (the Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception), who is only light and smiling radiantly. The niche where the statue is placed marks the place where the Virgin Mary most often stood: it is like a window that opens onto the kingdom of God from this obscure world.
From 1864 to 1872 the site was mostly a regional pilgrimage destination attracting approximately 30,000 persons per year. Initially the shrine was not known for its curative power but after 1873, when incidents of healing at the spring began to be reported, the shrine rapidly developed a national and then international reputation for having therapeutic powers.
The increasing number of pilgrims eventually overcrowded the original church built above the grotto in 1876, and in 1958 an immense basilica was constructed.
Suggestions
LA RUTA DEL FERRO
+ info.The Ruta del Ferro is a walk of little more than 4Km through the history of Andorra’s metallurgy industry.
It drops 100m and is done in roughly an hour.
The Ruta del Ferro d’Andorra is a cultural route that forms part of the Iron Route of the Pyrenees (Catalonia, Aquitaine, Arriège, Guipúzkoa and Biscay). In the Andorran part, the route invites us to discover the resources of the metallurgical industry through the production stages of this metal and its use (obtention, transformation and commercialisation). It is an ideal route for families and those who want to know something more about the economic activity of the principality from the early 17th to the late 19th century.
Along the route we will find coal works, forges... and examples of the mining and steel works activity. The route is complemented with a visit to the Farga Rossell forge – Iron Interpretation Centre, the Llorts Mine, the Route of the Arrieros, Sant Martí de la Cortinada, the Casa d'Areny-Plandolit Museum and the Iron Men route.
MUSEO CASA D'ARENY PLANDOLIT
+ info.The house of Areny-Plandolit is one of the most emblematic museums in Andorra. It is the only example of a stately home in Andorra that has reached our days intact. The Casa d’Areny-Plandolit is in the centre of the village of Ordino.
The family owes its social position to Don Guillem d’Areny-Plandolit, an illustrious figure in the history of Andorra, and his activities related to the iron industry. The original building dates back to the 12th century and has been refurbished several times.
The tour takes us to 19th and 20th-century Andorra and shows us different objects unique and exclusive to this family, the only family with nobility titles in the principality at a time when luxuries and comforts did not exist in Andorra. The Casa d’Areny-Plandolit forms part of the Andorra Rural Habitat Circuit Space not adapted for the physically impaired.
MUSEUM CARMEN THYSSEN
+ info.The Museu Carmen Thyssen Andorra opens in March 2017. The centre is located on the ground floor of the former Hotel Valira d’Escaldes-Engordany, a listed building from 1933 which was one of the oldest hotel/spa resorts in Andorra and is now a prime example of the country’s granite architecture.
The museum holds annual temporary exhibitions with works from the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
From 16/03/17 to 14/01/18
The Museu Carmen Thyssen Andorra opens with the exhibition « Escenaris. De Monet a Estes. De Trouville a Nueva York » (“Scenarios: From Monet to Estes, From Trouville to New York”), a selection of works by some of the great masters of Impressionism, Catalan Modernism, American Impressionism, German Expressionism, Social realism, Cubism, Fauvism, American landscape painting and Hyperrealism, from the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
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