When the feast of Saint Jacques (July 25) falls on a Sunday… we speak of the year of Jacquaire, the year of Saint Compostela or the jubilee. The event recurs every 6, 5, 6 and 11 years, up to 15 times per century. It is only at the end of the Middle Ages, in 1428, that we find traces of the historically attested first year of Saint Compostela. Lourdes, stage of the path of Saint Jacques de Compostela via the path of Arles. On this occasion, from the first day to the last day of the year concerned, the holy door of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is open. Ano Santo Xacobeo (in Galician) is then declared.

Chemins Compostelle

A sporting moment full of emotion on mythical and unmissable stages of the Tour de France. Take advantage of the passage of runners in strategic places comfortably installed on the edge of a forest. A magical moment for fans of the discipline, an exciting discovery for the most novice with efficient runners who need to feel this popular support in order to transcend them in some of the most difficult moments of the course.

Tour de France

In 2015, the Oberammergau city council decided on the composition of the Passion Play 2022 troupe. Preparations have thus been launched for the next session. Since Ash Friday 2019, all actors have grown hair and beards, in keeping with the ancient tradition of the "Hair and Beard Decree". Rehearsals for the show began in fall 2019 and the Passion's first performance will take place in May 2022.

Oberammergau

“Lourdes is back!"The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup returns to Lourdes in 2022! Come and discover a huge atmosphere around the best riders in the world of the discipline, a stage which is becoming an essential round of the world cup carried out on the descent of the Pic du Jer, an impressive slope, all filmed live and broadcast on many television channels.

Lourdes VTT

Established by Pope John Paul II in 1986, WYD is a “feast of faith”, on the occasion of which young people from all walks of life and from all countries meet and experience the love of God. . This event allows each young person to meet other young people from all over the world. Celebrated locally every year on Palm Sunday, WYD takes on an international dimension every two or three years. In 2023 Lisbon will become the host city for this great event.

Jeunes & Vocation

An emblematic sport event, the Rugby World Cup brings together people from all walks of life in a warm and festive atmosphere. It will undoubtedly be a major event of this year 2023 with many matches played in the stadiums of Toulouse and Bordeaux. Also broadcast live on our screens this will create a popular craze in many businesses to support these colors. A festive atmosphere is likely to take hold of our beautiful city.

Rugby World Cup

Organization of the Olympic Games in France, another great sporting event which will once again bring together people around sport and the sharing of tolerance and against racism. A major competition taking place every 4 years bringing together many sports and showcasing new disciplines to the delight of young and old.

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