Grotto of Lourdes Church St. Martinville Louisiana 1938

The Grotto of Lourdes at the Church of St. Martin de Tours in St. Martinville, Louisiana, stands as a testament to local craftsmanship. Constructed in October 1938 by Pierre Francois Hypolite Martinet, a formerly enslaved Creole man, it is built from materials sourced locally. The grotto honors Our Lady of Lourdes, symbolizing faith and resilience in the community.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality archival paper using a restored version of the original. Click "Add to Cart" to proceed to safe and secure checkout via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Amazon, Google, or Apple Pay.