The northern French town of Bayeux is best known for the eponymous tapestry that depicts the 11th-century Norman Conquest. You can see it, of course, on display at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum. The cloth’s original home was the Bayeux Cathedral, which still towers over the area, looking a bit like a Gothic wedding cake. Inside you’ll find beautifully detailed murals and haunting crypts. Bayeux makes an excellent jumping off point to tour nearby historic WWII sites.
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Based in Normandy,our tour agency invite you to discover the most poignant locations of the 1944 Normandy Landing,including the key landing beaches, war museums, and battlefields. Recommended by Veterans.
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If you are looking for a fully private, guided D-Day tour, where history is told with knowledge and passion;then book a tour with Dale Booth Normandy Tours
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Guided private tours and group tours of the American, Canadian and British D-Day beaches and shuttle services to Le Mont St Michel.
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The town of Bayeux, in Normandy, lies 30 kilometres north-west of Caen. Bayeux War Cemetery is situated in the south-western outskirts of the town on the by-pass (D5), which is named Boulevard Fabian Ware. On the opposite side of the road stands the Bayeux Memorial. BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY, which was completed in 1952, contains 4,144 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 338 of them unidentified. There are also over 500 war graves of other nationalities, the majority German. The BAYEUX MEMORIAL stands opposite the cemetery and bears the names of more than 1,800 men of the Commonwealth land forces who died in the early stages of the campaign and have no known grave. They died during the landings in Normandy, during the intense fighting in Normandy itself, and during the advance to the River Seine in August.
Just walking thru the cemetery brings into focus June 6 and the many days afterwards that these men and boys gave their lives to help France and the world. Bayeux should be proud to be hosting the final resting place of these brave British fighting men and boys. This visit will help bring together our visit to the DDay beach’s and the American National Cemetery tomorrow. Don’t miss the chance to see this wonderful rememberance if you are in Bayeux.
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Treat yourself to a walking guided tour of Bayeux, a typical yet special Normandy town. Enjoyable and informative, it is packed with historical facts but also anecdotes and tales complemented with old time visuals. Passionate local guides. Walk is only 1.8 miles with regular sitting stops. See website for scheduled tours as well as customizable private and group tours (in English or French).
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An unforgettable day trip in Normandy. See the Normandy D-Day Landing beaches and a part of the Atlantic Wall. Visit the highlights of Overlord with a private guide-driver in minivan (8-seaters).Discover historic sites, all year long.Different pick-up locations (Caen, Bayeux, Le Havre, Cherbourg…)Shuttle to airport (Carpiquet, Saint Gatien), train stations (Caen, Bayeux), Hotels, B and B…... Private Tours For example :ARROMANCHES : Artificial port WinstonLONGUES sur MER : German fortifications COLLEVILLE sur MER : American Cemetery and Memorial OMAHA BEACH : Wn 62La POINTE DU HOC : Ranger’s memorial
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- NEW IN BAYEUX - Enjoy the best places in normandy and have a good time riding an e-bike and with a local in love with his own town ! Each tour includes breaks and free time. Petite Reine offers to visit Normandy with a local in love with his region and riding an e-bike. You will ride from Bayeux to must-seen places in Normandy. Routes use alternative roads to enjoy safely beautiful landscapes. Each tour includes breaks, a snack and free time. It’s easy, safe & fun !
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Shuttle: Paris–Normandy/RT. Owned and managed by FrancoAmerican Couple. Albion is offering a friendly shuttle service as a secure transportation option for the traveler.No worries about French strikes/protests or traffic jams that interfere with transport to your destination. Albion is the secret option for the traveler. Friendly English speaking drivers. Possible stops along the way to Giverny or Honfleur. Request pricing options.
Albion travel was amazing!! We had a wonderful driver, Christian, pick us up at the airport and bring us to Bayeux. We had a day trip to Mont St. Michel with same driver and a private guide. We had a day touring historic D-Day sites with driver and tour guide, Steve. Albion helped arrange dinner reservations and made sure we were well taken care of!! After a long day of Normandy touring, we had a driver change to Jeff and a 3 hour transfer to Chartres. It was smooth and we felt we really experienced something special!! Thank you Albion travel, Bayeux!!!
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Situated near the British Military Cemetery of Bayeux, the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy narrates the battles which took place in Normandy after the D-Day landings, between 7th June and 29th August 1944. The collections of military equipment, the diorama and the archival films allow the visitor to grasp the enormous effort made during this decisive battle in order to restore peace in Europe.
Great museum, so much to see! Tons of artillery equipment, vehicles, artifacts, just amazing! All original from stuff left after the war since it was too costly to ship them back. TIP: buy the 3 museum tour for 15 € to save money. All the museums are close-by so you can do all 3 in a day. They are Tapestry, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, and Baron Gerard Art & Art history. Remember, all museums close between 12pm-2pm for lunch so be sure to start when they open at 9am and plan ahead so you can visit all 3. They close at 6pm. Shops close at 7pm so shop before eating dinner.
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