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Sainte Thérèse of Lisieux is one of the most popular saints in the history of the church. Pope Pius X called her “the greatest saint of modern times”.
The Sanctuary of Lisieux, the city where she lived and died, is a very special place, to visit and follow her footsteps.
In this 1-Day tour, you travel to the city of Lisieux in a private minivan from Paris, starting at your hotel or place of preference.
On arrival to Lisieux, you will meet your guide for a full-day walking tour to visit the places related to the saint: Attend the 11:15 mass at the Carmel, have Lunch in the Hermitage, Visit “The Buissonnets” her childhood home, discover the beautiful Basilica built in her name and the Cathedral where she used to pray.
At the end of the day, return to Paris in your private minivan.
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Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Sainte Thérèse of Lisieux is one of the most popular saints in the history of the church. Pope Pius X called her “the greatest saint of modern times”.
The Sanctuary of Lisieux, the city where she lived and died, is a very special place, to visit and follow her footsteps.
In this 1-Day tour, you travel to the city of Lisieux in a private minivan from Paris, starting at your hotel or place of preference.
On arrival to Lisieux, you will meet your guide for a full-day walking tour to visit the places related to the saint: Attend the 11:15 mass at the Carmel, have Lunch in the Hermitage, Visit “The Buissonnets” her childhood home, discover the beautiful Basilica built in her name and the Cathedral where she used to pray.
At the end of the day, return to Paris in your private minivan.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
Pick un at your hotel or place of preference. Depart to Lisieux in a private minivan, with all sanitary measures
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Carmel De Lisieux, 37 rue du Carmel, 14100 Ville de Lisieux, Lisieux France
Attend the 11.15 mass at the Carmel de Lisieux.
Pilgrims can come and venerate the remains of St. Thérèse in the Chapel of the Reliquary. Some of her remains have been inserted into the figure which represents her on her death bed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Carmel De Lisieux, 37 rue du Carmel, 14100 Ville de Lisieux, Lisieux France
Lunch at the Hermitage
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Les Buissonnets, 22 Chemin des Buissonnets, 14100 Ville de Lisieux, Lisieux France
Visit the Buissonnets, her childhood home.
The house “Buissonnets” is the childhood home of St. Teresa of Lisieux. Today it is a museum consisting of scenes describing the stages of the life of Therese Martin.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sanctuaire Sainte Therese, 31 Rue du Carmel, 62095 Ville de Lisieux, Lisieux France
Visit the Basílica Built in her honor.
Saint Therese of Lisieux was beatified in 1923 and canonized in 1925. It was decided to build a large basilica dedicated to the pilgrimage in the city where she lived and where she died.
Preceded by a large forecourt, the monument stands on a hill, on the edge of the city. It is fully funded by donations and subscriptions from around the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux, Place de Francois Mitterrand, 14100 Ville de Lisieux, Lisieux France
Visit the Cathedral, where she used to pray.
The cathedral of Saint-Pierre de Lisieux is a monument of Gothic style which survived the 1944 bombings. The church visible today was built between 1160 and 1230, at the initiative of Bishop Arnoul. Bishop Pierre Cauchon, who is known for investigating the trial of Joan of Arc, is buried there as he was appointed the bishop of Lisieux in 1432.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lisieux, Lisieux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
At the end of the journey, return to Paris in your private minivan.
Duration: 2 hours
