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2-Day PRIVATE Paris | LISIEUX Sanctuary Following the Footsteps of St-Thérèse

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2-Day PRIVATE Paris | LISIEUX Sanctuary Following the Footsteps of St-Thérèse
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2-Day PRIVATE Paris | LISIEUX Sanctuary Following the Footsteps of St-Thérèse

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Paris - Lisieux, Walking Tour

Stop At: Gare St. Lazare, 13 rue d Amsterdam, 75008 Paris France
7.15 - Meet our representative at Saint Lazare train station prior to your departure, for assistance and provide train tickets and vouchers
7.45 - Board your train to Lisieux

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lisieux, Lisieux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
Meet your expert guide at Lisieux train station.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Carmel De Lisieux, 37 rue du Carmel, 14100, Lisieux France
11.15 - Attend the mass at The Carmel
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, Lisieux France
Lunch at the Sisiters of the Hermitage (wine included)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Les Buissonnets, 22 Chemin des Buissonnets, 14100, 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, 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: 1 hour

Stop At: Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux, Place de Francois Mitterrand, 14100, 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: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch at the Sisiters of the Herimtage, wine included
• Dinner: Dinner at the Sisters of the Hermitage, wine included
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Hermitage in Twin beds with shower. (Equivalent of a 3-Star hotel)

Day 2: Lisieux

Stop At: Sanctuaire Sainte Therese, 31 Rue du Carmel, 62095, Lisieux France
After breakfast, you will have the day for personal contemplation
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Lisieux, Lisieux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
17.34 - Train journey for your return to Paris
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the Hermitage
• Lunch: Lunch at the Hermitage, wine included
No accommodation included on this day.



Duration:2 days
Commences in:Paris, France
Country:France
City:Paris

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