10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Lisieux That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lisieux, France including Calvados Boulard, Parc Zoologique Cerza, Sanctuaire Sainte Therese, Les Jardins du Pays d'Auge, Les Buissonnets, Chateau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet, Calvados Pierre Huet, Manoir De Grandouet, Carmel De Lisieux, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux.
Restaurants in Lisieux
1. Calvados Boulard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By ronboulard
Was there last May of 2019 and was told the Distillery is not open to tourist. But i did enjoy visiting the little town of Coquinvillier and had a nice lunch at the only restaurant there.
2. Parc Zoologique Cerza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,220 reviews
Reviewed By vishiwashi
Cerza is a hidden gem that doesn't seem to be very well known even in France. We loved it so much, we went there this year again after having spent a week in July 2017. We stayed in the lodges both time - they are very comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen plus heating AND air conditioning. You can choose to relax in the lodges and then saunter over to the main Park area whenever you want during opening hours. This is also a great base to explore Normandy - we went as far as Michel St. Mont one day. There are wallabies, deer and different birds even around the lodges, plus a decent play area so my daughter was never bored even in the lodges. I don't think we switched the TV on even once. BIG PLUS this time - the lodges have great WiFi connection this year. My wife was able to work from there on a couple of days.
3. Sanctuaire Sainte Therese
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 838 reviews
Reviewed By MsIreland2 - Dublin, Ireland
The Basilica is set upon a hill, it is a very steep walk from the main train station in Lisieux. A very beautiful setting. Please note St Therese is NOT buried here, she is buried in the town at the Carmelite Convent, so please bear this in mind when planning your trip. Taxis are available to travel around the town. The parents of St Therese are buried in the Church underneath the main Basilica. The Upstairs Church is very beautiful and there is a relic of St Therese on display in the upper Church. The art work on the roof is also quite spectacular. There is no restaurant onsite there is a nice book / giftshop on the grounds. The staff are extremely kind and helpful. They made our visit very welcoming.
4. Les Jardins du Pays d'Auge
5. Les Buissonnets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By TessPons - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
If you are a devotee of St Thérèse or want to experience her story (Story of A Soul) of her childhood memories, a visit to Les Buissonnets will bring them to life. I’ve been here several times and each time I savor the life and teachings of Thérèse. It helps to read her manuscript before going for a greater appreciation. Nearby visit the Carmel on rue du Carmel and see her relics, Chapel where she served and place where she spent her last 9 years until age 24. The Basilica of St Thérèse and St Pierre Cathedral are also amazing places to experience the saints lives including hers and her father St Louis as well as her sisters
6. Chateau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By kirkgirl - Ireland, null
A beautiful chateau, tucked away from the main roads. It was very quiet due to Covid 19 but it was nice to see it without alot of other people around. The accompanying information leaflet gave us plenty of background on the history and room by room inside. If nothing else the gardens are gorgeous to walk around on a sunny day - there are also a couple of beautiful peacocks and lovely to see all the ducks and swans in and around the moat. A very nice place to visit.
7. Calvados Pierre Huet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By LozzarAgR
We were 4 adults and were well received. For 12 euros (3 pp) we had a brilliant and well informed tour of the press, cellars, and distillery; very interesting, good value for money and learnt a lot about how cider, pommeau (bit like port or sherry) and calvados are produced. We then had a tasting of different ciders, pommeau and different ages of calvados. No pressure to buy but of course we did as it was so good! Tour is at 11am or 3pm and in English, she spoke English exceptionally well and was extremely engaging.very good tour. Highly recommended.
8. Manoir De Grandouet
9. Carmel De Lisieux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By MsIreland2 - Dublin, Ireland
We travelled to Lisieux by train from Paris, when we got off the train we headed for the big basilica up on the hill. It is very steep walk up to the Basilica so we took it slowly. When we got there we realised that St Therese is buried down in the Carmelite Church at the Convent in the town. When we got to the Carmelite Church in the town, we went in and on the right hand side of the church there is the tomb of St Therese, it is a simple Church which the Carmelite nuns use, there is also a museum attached, the Convent and also a book/giftshop are all in the surrounding area. It was like visiting a great friend getting to visit the tomb of St Therese. Her remains lie underneath the statue. There are hundreds of roses which have been left in front of the tomb. We travelled independently which I was glad about as we had the Church to ourselves and were able to spend some time praying at the tomb. St Therese parents are buried in the underground church in the main Basilica which is in a different part of the town.
10. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux
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