The interior was built with a Roman-Byzantine style which was inspired by the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris.

Closer look of the main altar:

One of the minor altars:

Since we had free time before our private mass, we headed to Les Buissonnets, Saint Therese's family home and the house she lived in from ages 4 to 15. Les Buissonnets means "the little bushes" in English. Upon arriving, I felt like I was visiting my grandparents in their home; the place felt familiar, almost homey and comforting, which was odd considering it was my first time there . It gave me a nice and warm feeling.

Also, one thing I loved about this home: the greenery. Ahh, the flowers and plants in this place are a dream!

(Note: as usual, I didn't take pictures inside the house. Guess you just have to visit it in person or Google it, whichever floats your boat. 😛)

After the Les Buissonnets tour, we went back to the basilica to have a private mass in one of the crypts.

The last place we went to was the The Carmelite Convent of Lisieux. It was founded in 1838. Saint Therese entered the convent in 1888, joining her two sisters, Marie and Pauline. This was also where Saint Therese lived the rest of her life.

In here, there is a casket that contains the figure of Saint Therese on her deathbed which contains some of her actual remains. Here you can pray and. as tourists do, take some photos (silently and quickly).

Again, the convent's garden is a dream! I swear, Lisieux and its greenery game is strong!

Lisieux is a pretty dainty place, quite homey and laid back, a total opposite of Paris and even Nice. I really liked its vibe and atmosphere as I'm a countryside girl at heart. If you can, please do visit Lisieux. It'll give you a sense of peace and calm. :)

Last post in this series: our last day in Paris!