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Du 01 Jul 2026 to 31 August 2026
Come and experience your summer with Saint Thérèse at the events planned at the Sanctuary of Lisieux!
Program of 1er July to August 31, 2026
HOURS OF OPERATION
| Basilica of Saint Therese | July: 9:30 am – 19 pm* August: 9:30 am – 20 pm* *The crypt closes 15 minutes before the basilica. |
| Saint John Paul II Space (Reception – Shop – Exhibition – Restrooms) | 9:30 AM -19 AM |
| the Carmel Chapel of the Shrine of Saint Thérèse Memorial | 7 a.m. – 19 p.m. 9 p.m. – 19 p.m. |
| Buissonnets Family Home | 10h-12h30 et 13h30-18h |
| Pilgrims' houses Saint Thérèse Hermitage, Louis and Zélie Martin Home | 7:20 am - XNUMX:XNUMX pm |
On the program every day
| 9:30 p.m. - 19 p.m. | Pixi Exhibition | Cloister of the Basilica |
| 9:30 p.m. - 19 p.m. | Screening of the film "Thérèse of Lisieux, a giant's race" | Cinema room (Basilica) Ground floor entrance, right |
| 11 hrs | Guided tour of the Basilica Except Sundays and holidays | Glass roof Information on the forecourt |
| 10h30-12h30 14h30-17h30 | Guided tour of the dome and cupola. Departures at 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30 and 16:30, duration 1 hour, 300 steps to climb. €6/adult – €3 children over 15 and students | Reservations can be made on-site at the reception desk of the Espace Saint-Jean-Paul II. The number of places is limited per departure. |
| 13:30p.m.-17:30p.m. | Wax Museum | Ground floor access, left side |
| 14 hrs | Guided pilgrimage in the footsteps of Saint Thérèse (3 hours) – Except for August 15th | Meeting point: information point on the esplanade |
| 15 hrs | Prayer at the reliquary | Basilica (reliquary) |
On the program each week
| Tuesday | 20:30 | Prayer led by volunteers | the Carmel |
| Wednesday | 20:30 | Eucharistic procession | Basilica |
| Thursday | 20:30 | Worship | Hermitage |
| Friday | 17:15 | way of the cross | Basilica |
| 20:30 | Lectio Divina | Hermitage | |
| Saturday | 15:45 | Commentary on a letter from Thérèse | Saint John Paul II Space |
| 20:30 | Marian procession (also on August 15th) | Basilica |
MASSES AND CONFESSIONS
In Week
Masses
| 8h | Carmel (9am on July 14th and 16th and August 15th) |
| 10 hrs | Basilica (11am on July 11th and August 15th) |
| 16:30 | Basilica Crypt |
| 18 hrs | St. Peter's Cathedral |
Confessions
| the Carmel | 10 am-11pm and 15 pm-17pm |
| Basilica | 10h30-12h et 14h-18h |
Sundays and August 15th
Masses
| 8h | Hermitage of Saint Thérèse (Chapel of Our Lady of the Smile) |
| 9h | Carmel (chapel) |
| 10:30 | St. Peter's Cathedral |
| 11 hrs | Basilica of Saint Therese |
| 11:15 | Carmel (chapel) |
| 16:30 | Basilica (crypt) |
Confessions
| the Carmel | 10 am-11pm and 15 pm-17pm |
| Basilica | 10h-10h50 et 14h-18h |
SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, July 11
Dedication of the Basilica (mass at 11am)
Day for the sick (reservations recommended)
Sunday, July 12
Feast of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin
Saturday, July 18
"Through the eyes of Saint Thérèse" around Rocques
An immersive journey through his words
Meet at 9am in Rocques (town hall parking lot), 4,5km circuit (duration 3h)
Prices: €6 for adults / free for children under 18
Registration required (maximum 20 people)
Monday July 20
"Through the eyes of Thérèse and the Martin family" in Lisieux
An urban hike through his lyrics
Meet at 20pm in front of the Carmel, 5km circuit (duration 2h30)
Prices: €6 for adults / free for children under 18
Registration required (maximum 20 people)
From July 26 to August 1
Retreat “Since Jesus wants to sleep, why should I prevent him?” (LT 74) Welcoming God’s silences in my life (registration required)
Saturday, August 8
Day for the sick (reservations recommended)
Monday August 10
"Through the eyes of Saint Thérèse" around Rocques
An immersive journey through his words
Meet at 9am in Rocques (town hall parking lot), 4,5km circuit (duration 3h)
Prices: €6 for adults / free for children under 18
Registration required (maximum 20 people)
Saturday, August 15
Assumption Day
With Our Lady of the Smile, procession in the gardens of the Basilica at 15:30 p.m. (the Saturday evening procession is maintained).
Monday August 17
"Through the eyes of Thérèse and the Martin family" in Lisieux
An urban hike through his lyrics
Meet at 20pm in front of the Carmel, 5km circuit (duration 2h30)
Prices: €6 for adults / free for children under 18
Registration required (maximum 20 people)
From August 17-22
Carmelite summer retreat "The Love of Jesus, Mary and the Church in the school of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux" (registration required)
Of the 6 12 September
Back-to-school retreat for the Servant Sisters: "What spiritual fraternity did Saint Thérèse share with her Martin sisters, who were nuns like her?" (registration required)
Unusual nighttime tours "In the footsteps of the builders of the Basilica"
Departure at 20:30 pm from the foot of the Basilica
Many steps to climb, flashlight recommended.
Duration 3h
Fridays July 17, 24 and 31, August 7, 14 and 21
Prices: €10 (adults) and €5 (children aged 6 to 17)
Reservation required on 02 31 48 55 00 or contact@therese-de-lisieux.com
Information and registration on 02 31 48 55 00
ou contact@therese-de-lisieux.com
