7 Sights in Lisieux, France (with Map and Images)
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Explore interesting sights in Lisieux, France. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 7 sights are available in Lisieux, France.
Sightseeing Tours in Lisieux1. Vestiges gallo-romains du Centre hospitalier
The Archaeological Garden of the Hospital is a public garden located near the Robert-Bisson Hospital, in Lisieux, France, in the Calvados department (Normandy). The Gallo-Roman remains on display were unearthed during archaeological excavations directed by Claude Lemaître and carried out from 1978 to 1985 and include a thermal building and a private building; archaeologists have been able to trace the history of this district from the first century to the third century.
Wikipedia: Jardin archéologique de l'hôpital de Lisieux (FR)
2. Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
The Musée d'art et d'histoire de Lisieux is a museum located in Lisieux. Housed in one of the last half-timbered houses of the 17th century, the Museum of Art and History, labeled Musée de France, presents the history of the city and its representations, from its origins to the present day, without forgetting the key periods of its development. Paintings by Gustave Courbet, Francis Picabia and Eugène Boudin can be seen here.
Wikipedia: Musée d'art et d'histoire de Lisieux (FR), Website
3. Basilique Sainte-Thérèse
The Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Located in Lisieux, France, 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 Lourdes. Pope John Paul II visited the Basilica on 2 June 1980.
4. Théâtre municipal
Le théâtre à l'italienne de Lisieux est un établissement culturel situé à Lisieux. Aujourd'hui appelé théâtre Lisieux Normandie, c'est un théâtre dit « à l'italienne », qui a été rénové à l'identique en 1987 et compte 370 places. Il est géré en régie directe par la communauté d'agglomération Lisieux Normandie.
5. Lisieux
The town hall of Lisieux is a former private mansion built in 1713 that has housed municipal services since the French Revolution. It consists of a central building and two wings. You can admire the main rooms, which were completely renovated in 2003.
6. Église Saint-Désir
The Église Saint-Désir is a Roman Catholic church in Lisieux, France. It replaces an 18th-century building destroyed during the Battle of Normandy and its architecture is considered "one of the most remarkable achievements of the Reconstruction".
7. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Lisieux Cathedral is a Catholic church located in Lisieux, France. The cathedral was the seat of the Bishop of Lisieux until the diocese of Lisieux was abolished under the Concordat of 1801 and merged into the Diocese of Bayeux.
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