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Discover the bessin area
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Departure | BAYEUX (14) |
Details | 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. |
Bayeux

Bayeux is a commune located in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region. Bayeux is well known for its tapestry depicting William the Conqueror, which is displayed in the Centre Guillaume-le-Conquerant and is listed since 2007 as world heritage by UNESCO.
To see:
- Tapestry Museum
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandie
- Museum De Gaulle
- Diocesain Museum of Art
- Steeple of the church Saint-Patrice
Discover the old Bayeux, its cathedral, Balleroy castle, St Martin de Mondaye abbey.
Accommodation nearby
Gastronomy and terroir

Guided tour of :
The Cooperative Isigny Sainte Mere.
The oyster farm in Isigny-Granchamp Intercom.
The Bay of Veys
The orchards of Fumichon
Accommodation nearby
Maritime Culture

Guided tour of the fishing harbour of the Port-de-Bessin located few kilometers from Bayeux.
Lunch break in Port-en-Bessin.
Guided tour in the oyster farm of Asnelles.
Accommodation nearby
Castles and Gardens in Bessin

Visite of the St Gabriel Brécy Priory dating from the 11th century. The gardens of the Chateau de Brecy, amazing Italian gardens dating from the 17th century.
Lunch in the Bessin.
Visit of the 'Chateau de Fontaine Henry' looming over the Mue Valley.
Accommodation nearby
Bayeux

Discover the conquest of England by William the Conquerant, Duke of Normandy and admire the Tapestry of Bayeux, a unique master piece.
Lunch in Bayeux.
Visit of the Chateau de Creully, a magnificent fortress looming over the Seulles Valley.
Accommodation nearby
Landing Beaches

Visit of Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery.
Lunch at Arromanches
Visit the Musée du Débarquement (Landings museum)
Free time to enjoy the little town of Arromanches.
Accommodation nearby
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