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Tourism Bayeux
Bayeux is a town located in the department of Calvados and region of Basse-Normandie.
Bishopric seat since the IV century and sub-prefecture of Calvados, Bayeux is famous for its tapestry recounting the form of embroidery conquest of England by Guillaume le Conquérant. It is exposed in the City in Centre Guillaume-le-Conquérant.
Located a few miles from the landing beaches, Bayeux was the first town liberated. Since it retains a rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Sights
Museums and monuments to visit
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Musée mémorial de la bataille de NormandieThe Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandie deals with military events immediately following the landing. Not to be missed for all lovers of history. -
Musée de la Tapisserie de BayeuxIn the old seminary of Bayeux, the Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry, house the most famous medieval tapestry, made in the eleventh century. This wool embroidery, on a linen of 70 meters long, is a unique ... -
Cathédrale Notre-DameThe cathedral of Notre-Dame de Bayeux is one of the masterpieces of Romanesque and Gothic architecture in Normandie. It was realized for the famous Tapestry of Bayeux. -
Clocher de l'église Saint-PatriceThe steeple of the Church of Saint-Patrice is the only monument of Renaissance architecture of Bayeux, was built from 1544 to 1548 and has seven floors. -
Musée du DébarquementLocated near the artificial harbor of Arromanches in Normandy, a major site of the Battle of Normandy, the D-Day Museum exhibits 2000 objects that belonged to soldiers. It invites visitors to discover ... -
Manoir de MathanManor of Mathan was built in 1605. The building has such a monumental stone staircase, and lowered pediments (triangular shaped flat) that overcome the main entrance doors. The building now includes a ... -
Château de CréponCastle of Crépon know as the Maison de Blais was built in the XVIII century and has many sculptures. -
Église paroissiale Saint-Médard et Saint-GildardParish Church was built in the XII century. It has such a chorus, porches built in stone, a porch in segmental barrel vault and roof pavilion on the vestry. -
Centre Juno BeachThe Juno Beach Centre is the only Canadian museum in Normandy. It is a place of education, culture and memory as a tribute to Canadian soldiers, in the Allied forces, during the Battle of Normandy, ... -
Abbaye de Cerisy-la-ForêtThe origins of the Abbey of Cerisy-La-Forêt back to the sixth century. According to legend Saint Vigor first built a religious monument on land that was offered to him following a fight against ...
Discover Normandy
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Bayeux
- Durée : 4 jours
For 4 days, we invite you to discover Normandy. This historical and cultural territory covers two regions : Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie. Bayeux to Rouen, through Caen and Honfleur, you will find a summary of Norman Sites.
A weekend to discover Honfleur
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Honfleur
- Durée : 2 jours
During the weekend, we invite you to discover Honfleur and its region.
Discover the Bessin area
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Bayeux
- Durée : 6 jours
Discover the Bessin, in the heart of the Basse-Normandie in the west of Caen in the Calvados. The Bessin offers great holidays full of surprises.
Tours in Normandy
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Tour-en-bessin
- Durée : 4 jours
From Honfleur to Mont St Michel, landscapes and seasides will tell you the story of William the Conqueror, will show you why many painters have been inspired by our region, and will also remind you of the sacrifice made by millions of young men and women from all over the world in the name of ...
