Lisieux is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in France. It is associated with the figure of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, patron of the mission and doctor of the Church.
There are relatively few monuments in the city as it was severely damaged during World War II. The monumental Gothic cathedral of St. Peter, and its current appearance is the result of the nineteenth century reconstruction.
The biggest attraction and the main object visited in Lisieux is the Basilica of St. Teresa of Lisieux. There are kept the relics of the saint, which are the destination of numerous pilgrimages of the faithful from all over the world. In the city, you can also visit the house of St. Teresa, the Carmelite convent where she lived and a small museum.
