Pat Sweeney Pilgrimage to Lisieux | In the footsteps of Saint Thérèse

  • 26 September 2025
  • 4 Nights
  • From 1,025 Per Person
  • Dublin
  • France

Join this 4-night spiritual Pilgrimage to Lisieux, in Normandy, France, following in the footsteps of Saint Thérèse and visiting the sacred places where she lived and worked.

This Pilgrimage will bring you to places of Catholic devotion in the area, such as the beautiful Carmel Chapel of Lisieux, located within the convent where Saint Thérèse lived part of her life; the Maison des Buissonnets, family home of Saint Thérèse, a calm and beautiful Sanctuary, place of pilgrimage since 1911.

You will also take part in the Torchlight Procession of the St Therese Relics from the Carmel to the Basilica of Saint Therese of Lisieux, a 20th century church located in the hillside above Lisieux; as well as visit the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, where Saint Thérèse had her first confession and attended Sunday masses with her father and sisters.

As part of this pilgrimage you will also explore the Monastery of the Visitation at Caen, where Léonie Martin, Saint Thérèse’s sister lived.

For more information about this Pilgrimage to Lisieux contact our travel experts.

Pat Sweeney Pilgrimage to Lisieux | In the footsteps of Saint Thérèse

Join this 4-night spiritual Pilgrimage to Lisieux, in Normandy, France, following in the footsteps of Saint Thérèse and visiting the sacred places where she lived and worked.

This Pilgrimage will bring you to places of Catholic devotion in the area, such as the beautiful Carmel Chapel of Lisieux, located within the convent where Saint Thérèse lived part of her life; the Maison des Buissonnets, family home of Saint Thérèse, a calm and beautiful Sanctuary, place of pilgrimage since 1911.

You will also take part in the Torchlight Procession of the St Therese Relics from the Carmel to the Basilica of Saint Therese of Lisieux, a 20th century church located in the hillside above Lisieux; as well as visit the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, where Saint Thérèse had her first confession and attended Sunday masses with her father and sisters.

As part of this pilgrimage you will also explore the Monastery of the Visitation at Caen, where Léonie Martin, Saint Thérèse’s sister lived.

For more information about this Pilgrimage to Lisieux contact our travel experts.

Itinerary

  • Direct flights from Dublin to Paris return
  • 10kg Baggage
  • All transfers & tours by private coach
  • 4 nights in Grand Hotel de L’Esperance Lisieux – Half board
  • Full religious programme led by Spiritual Director
  • Mass in Carmel & visit St Pierre Cathedral
  • Torchlight Processions of St Thérèse Relics to Basilica
  • Tour of Les Buissonnets
  • Visit Caen – Visitation Convent of Leonie Martin

DAY 1 – FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

Arrive Dublin Airport
Flight Departs to Paris Beauvais
Transfer to Lisieux
Dinner in Grand Hotel de l’Esperance

DAY 2 – SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER

Breakfast
Mass in Carmel of Lisieux
Bus to graveyard in Lisieux after Mass by one of accompanying Priests
Lunch in Hotel de l’Esperance with presentation on St Therese & Family
Leave to visit Les Buissonnets – Home of Saint Thérèse
Tour of Les Buissonnets
1Dinner in Hotel de l’Esperance
Torchlight Procession of St Therese Relics from the Carmel to the Basilica

DAY 3 – SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER

Breakfast
Solemn Mass in the Basilica (optional)
Visit the Carmel of Lisieux & free afternoon
Lunch – make own arrangements
Procession of St Therese Relics from the Carmel to the Basilica (optional)
Mass in Saint Pierre Cathedral
Dinner in Hotel de l’Esperance
Free Evening

DAY 4  – MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

Breakfast
Mass in the Crypt in Basilica
Leave hotel for trip to Caen
Arrive Caen
Lunch – make own arrangements
Tour of Caen
Leave for Lisieux
Dinner in Hotel de l’Esperance
Evening of Music & Entertainment

DAY 5 – TUESDAY 3OTH SEPTEMBER

Breakfast
Mass in Carmel of Lisieux
Lunch – make own arrangements
Depart Lisieux for Paris Beauvais Airport
Flight Departs to arrive Dublin

*Times to be confirmed.

  • Prices per person based on a minimum of two adults sharing twin/double rooms with private facilities
  • Airport taxes and charges applicable at the time of booking are included in the price
  • Luggage allowance included per person and subject to airline’s conditions
  • Payment terms: deposit €350 deposit per person plus insurance premium if applicable; balances 12 weeks prior to departure
  • Single supplement applies, subject to availability
  • Passengers must comply with health and safety protocols in place at the time of travel
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