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Subprefecture and commune in Normandy, France
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Lisieux is a town of 20,000 people (2020) in Calvados. Its basilica attracts many pilgrims each year because of its association with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux
one of Normandy's first Gothic buildings
second largest pilgrimage site in France
Guided tour of the calvados distillery and aging cellars followed by pommeau and calvados tasting and a visit to the shop.
The history of Boutemont castle dates back to around 1000, when a rudimentary military tower was built on a mound to control the lower Touques valley. During the Norman era, successive lords of Boutemont built their home nearby, the origin of the current castle buildings. From 1405 onwards, the Boutemonts were succeeded by other noble families who added to the castle during the 16th century. In 1697, the Le Bas family took over Boutemont during the reign of Louis XIV, building the stone and brick facade of the main building, and opening the wall towards the gardens. Over time, the castle fell into ruin, and was bought by the Drouilly family in 1915. They commissioned famous landscape gardener Achille Duchene, who transformed the surrounding park and gardens.
A gourmet restaurant. Specialities include St Jacques shell ravioli, sea bass in potato scales, and the Calvados soufflé from Breuil.
By train on the Paris-Cherbourg and Paris-Trouville/Deauville main lines.
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