France's architectural heritage is diverse, including castles, cathedrals, typical villages, and industrial monuments.
A Must-Visit for Religious Art
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Lourde is renowned for miracles following the apparition of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous. Constructed from 1883 onwards, the basilica, designed in a Romano-Byzantine style and shaped like a Greek cross, seats 1,500 people. The exterior leads to a vast square that can accommodate up to 80,000 visitors, making it a pivotal place of religious art and pilgrimage.
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The miniature model of Notre-Dame de lourdes Basilica is set against the backdrop of the mini Pyrenees, nestled in greenery, inviting numerous visitors to make a wish by throwing a coin.
