Lisieux

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Enjoy the bucolic charm of this quaint farming village, with locally made apple brandy, delicious cheeses and its very own saint.

Lisieux is a charming village in the heart of Pays d’Auge, a rich agricultural region in Normandy. The area is made up of hedged farmland where milk cows roam and cider apples hang from the trees. Although more than half of the town was destroyed in 1944, you can still see some fascinating historic monuments.

With fields of grazing cattle and abundant apple orchards, it’s no surprise that cider and cheese production is so popular here. Stop at local distilleries to try Calvados, the famous apple brandy named after the region. Learn about cheese-making at Domaine Saint Hippolyte, a beautiful country mansion. Take a tour of the estate, browse exhibitions where you can learn about cheese and other local products and taste samples.

Explore the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse de Lisieux, constructed in honor of St. Thérèse who lived and died in the town. It was built to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims coming to worship the new saint, after she was canonized in 1925. Admire the 300-foot (91.3-meter) high dome and descend to the crypt. Tour the convent where St. Thérèse trained as a nun and find artifacts from her life in the Room of Relics.

Lisieux’s Saint-Pierre Cathedral is one of Normandy’s first Gothic buildings and one of the town’s few monuments to survive the allied bombing in 1944. Admire the rib vaults and flying buttresses of this 12th-century church, as well as the Norman-style lantern tower and the western façade.

Other notable landmarks include the 15th-century castle of Château de Saint-Germain-de-Livet. The castle, which combines medieval and Renaissance architecture, is located at the bottom of a picturesque valley and is surrounded by a moat and peacock garden. Inside, it is filled with elegant 18th and 19th-century furniture, various works of art and 16th-century frescoes. 

For a fun family day out, head to Parc Zoologique CERZA (CERZA Zoo), where you can take a safari train around the 148-acre (60-hectare) park. There are more than a thousand wild animals here, ranging from giraffes to kangaroos to lions.

Lisieux is a 30-minute drive from Deauville-Normandie airport and just over 2 hours’ drive from Paris. There are regular train services to and from Paris too.

ibis budget Lisieux

ibis budget Lisieux

2 out of 5
1028 avenue Georges Duval, D613, Lisieux
The price is NT$1,851 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$1,851
NT$2,081 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lisieux. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sainte-Therese Basilica and Les Buissonnets House ...
8/10 Very Good! (298 reviews)
"Hotel. Com , j’ai attendu 5 h devant l’hôtel ibis lisieux vendredi, jamais reçu le code de la borne , c’est à 17 h u code assez a la chambre avec canicule, prochain fois j’appelle direct l’hôtel personnel très sympa"

Reviewed on 2025/6/23

ibis budget Lisieux
Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville

Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville

5 out of 5
38 Rue Jean Mermoz, Deauville, Calvados
The price is NT$16,092 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
NT$16,092
NT$17,940 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Deauville. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 beach bars. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (585 reviews)
"Beautiful classic Normandy style architecture, beautifully decorated, comfortable rooms, wonderful staff, outstanding service, excellent food. Perfect location in Deauville which is a special place. Loved it."

Reviewed on 2025/7/12

Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville
ibis Deauville Centre

ibis Deauville Centre

3 out of 5
9 Quai de la Marine, Deauville, Calvados
The price is NT$3,955 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
NT$3,955
NT$4,466 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Deauville. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (905 reviews)
"Great stay to explore Normandie. The breakfast spread was amazing. We had the family suite, 2 levels and very private. Bathroom and cups/dishes could be a bit cleaner, otherwise the rooms, bedding were all great. Free night parking right outside. Felt very safe at the marina."

Reviewed on 2025/7/9

ibis Deauville Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Manoir de l'évêché et Spa

Manoir de l'évêché et Spa

14 Boulevard Carnot, Lisieux, Calvados
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Lisieux. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
"When we arrived, m found our room, we were amazed at how large it was. Was. We were close to everything we wanted to do, and it was a great place to stay. At checkout we asked about getting a taxi, and we're told that taxis were nearly non-existent after covid. This is 2025. The guy running the front ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/14

Manoir de l'évêché et Spa
Residence Le Domaine de la Corniche - Vacancéole

Residence Le Domaine de la Corniche - Vacancéole

3 out of 5
560 Route de la Corniche, Auberville
Stay at this 3-star residence in Auberville. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Deauville Beach and Plage des ...
7.4/10 Good! (251 reviews)
d day 80th anniversary
"i had an amazing trip for the 80th anniversary of d day seen a lot of sites i have not been to on my other trips other there. the accommodation was very clean and tidy. and the kitchen was very useful to make my own breakfast. downside the restaurant is not open in the evenings. which was a bit of ..."

Reviewed on 2024/6/17

Residence Le Domaine de la Corniche - Vacancéole
Adonis Honfleur

Adonis Honfleur

3 out of 5
Route Departementale 579A, Avenue le Jumel, Equemauville, Calvados
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Equemauville. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Popular attractions Old Harbor of Honfleur ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Good location near Honfleur
"Good location, near Honfleur. Plenty of parking available, and although I don't speak French and the member of staff on reception didn't speak much English, we managed really well! She was very friendly and we had a good stay. Nice shower, plenty of hot water and nice to have a balcony."

Reviewed on 2025/4/18

Adonis Honfleur
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Unique town! Loved Saint Pierre Cathedral.