Grosbois – Lourdes Cave

Grosbois is a hamlet, is part of the commune of Thirimont, belongs to the municipality of Waimes/Weismes and is located in the province of Liège.

The Lourdes Cave was built between 1912 and 1914 by the farmer and café owner Joseph Mélotte and his 7 sons. The man promised to build a cave to Mary as he recovered from a lung infection. He recovered and kept his promise. The cave displays the images of Mary and Bernadette Soubirous. The statue of Our Lady has a halo and reads “Je suis l’Immaculée Conception” (I am the Immaculate Conception). Many thanksgivings, ex votos, can be seen at the cave. Many offerings to Mary can be seen at the Lourdes Cave. The Lourdes Cave is protected by a low fence. There are benches for visitors to pray, enjoy the cave and the nature. The Lourdes Cave makes a well-maintained impression.

During the Ardennes Offensive in the winter of 1944-1945, during the Second World War (1939-1945), almost all of Grosbois was destroyed, but the Lourdes Grotto remained intact. It is a Lourdes wonder in Grosbois.

In and around Grosbois there are many hiking opportunities in a wooded and hilly environment.

The Lourdes Grotto is located on the long Route de Grosbois, next to number 11 and diagonally opposite number 8, and by the road Chemin du Freneux. A visit to the Lourdes Grotto and its surroundings is highly recommended.

Address: Route de Grosbois, 4950 Grosbois.

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