Catholic pilgrimage guide · France

Lisieux,
the Little Way made visible.

Follow St. Thérèse from family home and parish church to Carmel and the great basilica built to spread her spiritual childhood.

4 sacred places3 devotional areas1–2 day journeys

The universal pilgrimage

The Basilica and Thérèse’s message

Begin with liturgy, the crypt, and the mosaics interpreting the Little Way.

Suggested journeys

Each journey can be saved directly to your account with its day assignments, stop order and pilgrimage notes intact.

1 day

A focused day through the city’s principal shrine, saint, and Catholic-history destinations.

Day 1 · MorningBasilica of St. Thérèse of LisieuxBegin with prayer and enough time for the principal sacred place.
Day 1 · Late morningCarmel of Lisieux and Shrine of St. ThérèseContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · AfternoonLes BuissonnetsContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · Late afternoonSt. Peter’s Cathedral of LisieuxContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.

2 days

A slower pilgrimage that makes room for worship, historic context, and the sacred places beyond the central landmark.

Day 1 · MorningBasilica of St. Thérèse of LisieuxAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 1 · MiddayCarmel of Lisieux and Shrine of St. ThérèseAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · AfternoonLes BuissonnetsAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · MorningSt. Peter’s Cathedral of LisieuxAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.