diff --git a/tests/test_vector_lris/test_vector_lris.py b/tests/test_vector_lris/test_vector_lris.py
index fc9331e..33734e5 100644
--- a/tests/test_vector_lris/test_vector_lris.py
+++ b/tests/test_vector_lris/test_vector_lris.py
@@ -134,10 +134,10 @@ def compare_to_benchmark(
 
         # check various shape attributes match those expected
         self.assertEqual(
-            features.loc[0].geometry.geometryType(),
+            features.loc[0].geometry.geom_type,
             benchmark["geometryType"],
             "The geometryType of the"
-            + f" returned {description} `{features.loc[0].geometry.geometryType()}` differs from the "
+            + f" returned {description} `{features.loc[0].geometry.geom_type}` differs from the "
             + f"expected {benchmark['geometryType']}",
         )
         self.assertEqual(