What to do and see in Lisieux, Normandy: The Best Cultural Tours

June 7, 2021 Trinity Boughner

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1. A day in LISIEUX following the footsteps of SANTA TERESA from Paris

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris
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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 by train from Paris, starting at Saint Lazare train station; you will receive special assistance prior to your departure. 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, take your train for your return journey to Paris.

Inclusions: Full day walking guided private tour of Lisieux, Lunch in the sisters of the Hermitage with wine, Round-trip train tickets Paris/Lisieux/Paris in second class., Special prices for groups over 15 people on request

Exclusions: Tips for the Guide, Umbrella/Raincoat

2. St. Teresa of LISIEUX | PRIVATE Shore Excursion from Le Havre or Cherbourg

Port of Le Havre, Le Havre, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

Visit this tour in the life of Saint Therese and follow into her footsteps. Pick-up and drop-off at the port of your cruise ship. We drive to LISIEUX where you will meet your guide for your spiritual tour. Mass at the Carmel where the Saint is buried and lunch with the sisters of Hermitage (wine included). In the afternoon, return to your cruise ship at Le Havre or Cherbourg and arrive at your port of call.

Inclusions: Lunch with the sisters of the Hermitage (wine included), Special prices for groups over 15 people on request

Exclusions: Tips for the guide, Umbrella/Raincoat

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

3. Paris, Lisieux, Nevers & Lourdes, France 5-Day Private Pilgrimage by Train

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

Enjoy 5 days /4 nights touring the pilgrimage sites in France. Discover the life of St Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes and Nevers, and of St Theresa in Lisieux, Normandy. On your first day travel to the Sanctuary of Lisieux to have a full day walking tour to follow the footsteps of St. Thérèse, attend the mass, have lunch in the Hermitage and return to spend the night in Paris. The next morning, travel to Nevers and have a tour of the highlights of the place where St. Bernadette spent her last years of consecration to the Virgin Mary in the Sanctuary, return to spend the night in Paris. On your third and fourth days, travel to Lourdes to have a walking tour in the Sanctuary where St. Bernadette witnessed the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. You will also have some time on your own for prayers and contemplation. You have the chance to attend the mass in the Grotto of the apparitions or visit the miraculous baths. Return to Paris in the fourth day afternoon to spend the night.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 2nd class round trip tickets from Paris to Lisieux, to Nevers and to Lourdes, 3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Paris + 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Lourdes, Walking tour & spiritual visit of the Sanctuaries in Lisieux, Nevers & Lourdes w. professional guide, Round trip transfers with private car in Lourdes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips for the guide, Pre and/or post accommodations in Paris (Upon request)

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

4. Lisieux, Lourdes and Fatima, Private 7-Day Pilgrimage from Paris by Train

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

Experience a fabulous tour of self-contemplation and reflection in an unforgettable journey covering the main religious pilgrimage sites of Europe: LISIEUX, LOURDES, and FATIMA. Discover the history behind the holy apparitions and the people who experienced them. On the first day travel to Lisieux and have a full day walking tour of the Sanctuary following the footsteps of St. Thérèse. On the second day travel to Lourdes and spend the next two days discovering the Sanctuary, you will have a 3-hour walking tour and time on your own for prayers and contemplation. You have the chance to visit the grotto of the apparitions, participate in the miraculous baths and attend the Torchlight procession. Then you will be transferred to Toulouse airport to travel to Fatima (tickets not included). Spend the next two days in the Sanctuary with guided visits of the highlights. You will spend your last night in Lisbon and the next morning you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Transfer from Lourdes to Toulouse Airport, Paris-Lisieux round trip 2nd class train ticket and 2nd class train ticket Paris-Lourdes, Round-trip Transfer Lisbon-Fatima, Private guided walking tours in Lisieux, Lourdes and Fatima, 5 Nights in 4-Star hotel in Lourdes and 3-Star in Fatima and Lisbon, Special prices for groups over 15 people on request

Exclusions: First night in Paris, Meals unless specified, Flight from Toulouse to Lisbon, International flights into France and out of Lisbon, Tips to guides and/or drivers, Pre and post hotel extensions in Paris, Lourdes, and Fátima (upon request).

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

5. Follow the Footsteps of St. Teresa of LISIEUX in a 2-Day Private Trip from Paris

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

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 2-Day tour, you travel to the city of Lisieux by train from Paris, starting at Saint Lazare train station; you will receive special assistance. 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. You will spend that night in Lisieux at the Herimtage The next day you will have free time for your personal prayers and contemplation (Breakfast, Lunch at the Hermitage). At the end of the day, take your train for your return journey to Paris.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, 2nd class round-trip train ticket to Lisieux, special assistance prior to departure, Full day walking tour with a private guide, Overnight at The Sisters of The Hermitage (Accommodation in private twin rooms with bath and shower), Special prices for groups over 15 people upon request

Exclusions: Optional tips to the guide

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

6. Lisieux, D-Day Beaches, Mt. St. Michel & St.Malo, 3-Day Private Tour from Paris

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

Enjoy this 3-day in the beautiful region of Normandy and visit some of the most historical, memorial, heritage, and religious places. Travel 1hr30 in train and start your trip in the Sanctuary of Lisieux to follow the footsteps of Saint Teresa, continue the second day traveling in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide/driver to the city of Bayeux and admire the 70 meters long middle age Tapestry, Listed “World Heritage” by UNESCO. Continue to the Landing Beaches of Normandy and the American Cemetery. On the third day visit, the Mont Saint Michel classed by UNESCO as a world heritage in 1979 and continue to the walled city of Saint-Malo known as a city of pirates. Finally, take the TGV (Bullet train) from Rennes to Paris and be there in only one and a half hours (instead of 5 HOURS by minibus).

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Assistance at Paris Saint Lazare train station on departure, 2nd class train tickets from Paris to Lisieux, Full day walking tour of Lisieux with special guide, Lunch, dinner and overnight at the HERMITAGE in Lisieux, 2Day tour in a private minibus with an English-speaking guide/driver, starting LISIEUX/ending RENNES, Dinner and overnight in a 3-Star hotel on half board in the Mount Saint Michel area, Entrance fees at the tapestry in Bayeux and at the Mount Saint Michel, TGV bullet train Journey 2nd class from RENNES to PARIS Montparnasse train station , Special prices for groups over 15 people on request

Exclusions: Beverages (Except in LISIEUX – wine during meals), Lunches on day 2 and 3, Tips for the guide / driver

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

7. LISIEUX, 1 or 2 Day Visit the Sanctuary of St. Theresa and Follow her Footsteps

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

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 or 2-Day tour, you travel to the city of Lisieux by train from Paris (we also offer the option to travel by private minivan), starting at Saint Lazare train station. 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. You can go back that same day to Paris or if you prefer, you can spend that night in Lisieux at the Herimtage and the next day have free time for your personal prayers and contemplation and return to Paris at the end of the day.

Inclusions: Lunch, Round-trip train tickets in 2nd class Paris/Lisieux, Full day guided walking tour of Lisieux

Exclusions: Tips to the guide

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

8. Paris, Lisieux, Mont St. Michel, Nevers & Lourdes, Private 6-Day Pilgrimage

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

Enjoy 6 days / 5 nights touring the pilgrimage sites in France. Visit the Sanctuary of LISIEUX and follow the footsteps of Saint Therese, continue the next day to the MONT ST. MICHEL and the abbey at the top, both proclaimed as UNESCO world heritage site since 1979. Return to Paris and depart the next day to the Sanctuary of NEVERS where Saint Bernadet spent her last years. Return to your hotel in Paris and depart the next day to the Sanctuary of our Lady of LOURDES, place of the apparitions and one of the most pilgrimage visited places of the world. Discover the life of St Bernadette Soubirous, visit the Grotto of the apparitions, attend the Torchlight procession and have some time of contemplation.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights in Paris in a 3-star hotel, 1 Night in the Hermitage at Lisieux, 1 Night in a 4-Star hotel in Lourdes, Special assistance at Saint Lazare Train Station, 2nd class train tickets to Lisieux, 2nd class TGV bullet train tickets from Rennes, 2nd class round trip tickets Paris/Nevers/Paris, 2nd class round trip tickets Paris/Lourdes/Paris , Private guided tours in Lisieux, Mont St. Michel, Nevers and Lourdes, Private guide/driver in minivan from Lisieux to Mont Saint Michel and ending in Rennes train station, Special prices for groups over 15 people on request

Exclusions: Food and drinks unless specified, Tips for the guide / driver

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

9. Visit the Sanctuary of Lisieux 1-Day Tour in PRIVATE CAR

Dynamic Tourisme Paris

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.

Inclusions: Lunch in the sisters of the Hermitage with wine, Full day walking guided private tour of Lisieux, Travel in private minivan Paris/Lisieux/Paris

Exclusions: Umbrella/Raincoat, Tips for the Guide / Driver

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

10. Paris, Lisieux, Mont St. Michel & Lourdes, France 5-Day Private Pilgrimage

Paris Saint-Lazare, 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, France Dynamic Tourisme Paris

Enjoy 5 Days/4 nights touring the pilgrimage sites in France. In the first two days visit the beautiful region of Normandy travel by train to the city of Lisieux and Discover the life of St Theresa in the Sanctuary. The next day meet your expert guide who will drive you to the Mont St. Michel classed by UNESCO as a world heritage in 1979, visit the abbey at the top where every pilgrim infuses the voyage with their own mix of spiritual nourishment, personal growth, introspection, inspiration, wonder, and curiosity. At the end of the day, return to Paris on the bullet train, and be in Paris in 1hr30. On the third day Travel to Lourdes by bullet train to discover the life of St. Bernadette and the history of the apparitions, attend the torchlight procession. Spend the fourth day in Lourdes and have your own time of contemplation and recollection, you can attend the mass at the Grotto or go to the miraculous baths. Return and spend your last night in Paris.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Assistance at Paris train stations on departure, 2nd class tickets from Paris to Lisieux, 2nd class TGV (bullet train) tickets from Rennes to Paris, 1 night at the Hermitage in Lisieux, 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Paris, 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Lourdes, Walking tour and spiritual visit of the Sanctuaries in Lisieux and Lourdes with a professional guide, Guide/driver for the visit of Mont St. Michel starting in Lisieux ending in Rennes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips for the guide / driver

Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes

Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.

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