Calvados
Arrondissement of Lisieux
Lisieux

Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux

The Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux is a Catholic church and minor basilica dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Located in , , the large basilica can accommodate 4,000 people and, with more than two million visitors a year, is the second largest pilgrimage site in France, after .
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  • Opening hours: 9:30 AM—7:00 PM
  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: basilica located in Calvados, in France
  • Also known as: “Basilique Sainte-Thérèse” and “Basilique Sainte-Therese de Lisieux”
  • Address: Lisieux, 14100
  • Wheelchair access: yes
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Lisieux station and Robert-Bisson Hospital Centre.

Railway station
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Gare de Lisieux is the main train station for the town of , Normandy, France. It was built by Chemins de Fer de l'Ouest in 1855. The station is built in a Y shape and is situated on the Mantes-la-Jolie–Cherbourg railway main line from to and Cherbourg. is situated 440 metres west of Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux.

Hospital
The is a public hospital located in , , in the region of France. It serves as the primary for the eastern part of the Calvados department, catering to a population of approximately 138,170 residents as of 1999. is situated 660 metres northwest of Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux.

Castle
Photo: EdouardHue, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a castle, which is situated 650 metres southeast of Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Désir and Saint-Martin-de-la-Lieue.

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region in northwestern .

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region in northwestern . is situated 3 km southwest of Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux.

Village
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is a commune in the department in the région in northwestern . It is located 3.5 kilometres from . is situated 3½ km north of Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux.

Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux

Latitude
49.13951° or 49° 8′ 22″ north
Longitude
0.23665° or 0° 14′ 12″ east
Elevation
80 metres (262 feet)
Inception
20th century
Levels
1
Open location code
8FX246QP+RM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 130329454
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Geo­Names ID
12501457
Wiki­data ID
Q810098
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Western Frisian—“Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, Lisieux” goes by many names.

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