Location: Lisieux
Top Things to do in Lisieux
The 10 Best Things to Do in Lisieux, France
Lisieux in France, from Europe region, is best know for Points of Interest & Landmarks. Discover best things to do in Lisieux with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Lisieux
1. Sanctuaire Sainte Therese
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 594 reviews
Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand
There are many things about this monster church that are astonishing. Perhaps the most amazing to the non-believer is that the Roman Catholic church could in the 20th century still have the marketing and ideological muscle to raise the necessary funds to build it based on the pleasant but hardly revolutionary utterings of a young nun who died aged only 25. But all power to them for the economic contribution the whole exercise has for the town of Lisieux and of course the spiritual comfort it provides for the faithful. But to the rest of us, this is still a fascinating and impressive edifice. The exterior is rather like and austere version of the Sacre Couer in Paris, but the inside is truly wondrous, like a modern version of Monreale in Sicily. Almost every surface is covered with opulent and at times beautiful religious art. And perhaps even more impressive than the interior of church itself is the crypt which is is an art noveau tinged jewel box. Believer or not, if you're anywhere near Lisieux you should most certainly take the opportunity to have a look. While you can climb up the hill with the pilgrims should you choose, there's substantial parking at the top.
2. Les Buissonnets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By DoctorB325 - Santa Fe, New Mexico
The wait here is due to the nuns giving each guided tour in your language and is well worth it. Especially stay an extra minute in Therese's room where the Virgin Mary's presence is abundant.
Patronize them by purchasing something in the gift shop because there is no admission. Back garden is amazing.
Sundays only open at 1:30 on. This is a bit hard to find but SO worth it. If you are in town, take the street the hospital is on and then catch the "blue line" to walk from there. A bit over a mile.
3. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
4. Chateau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By sandra s - Corpus Christi, Texas
We took the tour (you have to take the tour) of this castle and were surprised when we went in as we expected it to be a renaissance castle throughout. However, once inside the opening gate, the interior showed half the edifice to be constructed in the half timber style so prevalent in much of France. The guide spoke little English, but took care to talk to us and make sure we were understanding (we speak a little French) and they provided English written guides. The 14th century rooms with painting on the walls were fascinating and the story of the castle and its owners was equally fun. Much of the furnishing, however, was from later periods and related to the family of the various owners and our guide was very knowledgeable.
After the tour, we walked around the Gardens, which were also very nice. The peacocks were noisy but showy and the swan was on a nest. It was a lovely and entertaining visit.
5. Carmel De Lisieux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Stephen W - Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
This is were St Teresa is buried and spent here time as a carmelite nun. It is very moving but is a really must see place in this city. There is also a museum at this location.
Again this is a free to visit location.
If in Lisieux try to find the tourist information office , from there there is a blue line painted on the ground, follow this and it will take you to everywhere that is worth seeing in the city. The Carmel is opposite the tourist Information office.
6. Jardin de L'Eveche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By 1travelingDad - Rancho Cucamonga, California
Good place to have a picnic, Statues to look at, lots of room for the kids to play. Good place to just rest & unwind.
7. Musee d'Art et d'Histoire de Lisieux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Karen M
I was so lucky to find this building, quite magnificent with narrow stairs and so very old and well cared for- every level had artifacts, paintings, pottery etc from earliest times until the present day. The 2 girls who showed me around were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the museum, well worth a visit
8. Le Nautile
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
9. Galerie l'Eveil des Arts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Lylywen - Paris, France
Très sympathique galerie, à 2 pas de la basilique, de jolies toiles et sculptures. On y trouve des paysages normands et des chevaux, un accueil chaleureux et quelques sculptures qu'on a envie de rapporter chez soi ! À voir !
10. Eglise Saint-Jacques a Lisieux
Overall Ratings
3 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Dutch-Mikey - Normandy, France
This 15th century church was badly damaged during WWII. It was remade to be safe, but it's no longer a functioning church. Instead, it's now an exhibition centre.
When there are Exhibitions, you can enter the place and see several of the original furnitures that survived.
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