What to do and see in Bayeux, Normandy: The Best Sights & Landmarks

February 11, 2022 Alida England

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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1. Bayeux War Cemetery

1945 boulevard Fabian Ware, 14400, Bayeux France https://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033300/BAYEUX%20WAR%20CEMETERY
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Bayeux War Cemetery

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.

Reviewed By GCSQ - Upland, United States

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.

2. Around Europe Battlefields Tours Day Tours

13 rue Montfiquet, 14400, Bayeux France +33 2 31 22 35 68 [email protected] http://www.europebattlefieldstours.com
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Around Europe Battlefields Tours Day Tours

Normandy D-Day Beaches tour, Guided tour of Omaha Beach,American Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, Ste Mere Eglise. Cruise ship shore Excursions from Normandy Ports, Private tour, Schedule group tour from Bayeux, we have a full range of vehicles from sedan to buses.

3. Musee Memorial de la Bataille de Normandie

Boulevard Fabian Ware, 14400, Bayeux France +33 2 31 51 46 90 [email protected] http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/pcu/musee-memorial-de-la-bataille-de-normandie/bayeux/fiche-PCUNOR014FS0008O-1.html
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Musee Memorial de la Bataille de Normandie

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.

Reviewed By Christine9046

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.

4. Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Rue du Bienvenu 14400 Bayeux, 14400, Bayeux France +33 2 31 92 01 85 [email protected] http://www.bayeux.fr/fr/decouvrir-bayeux/cathedrale-notre-dame
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame

The cathedral of Notre-Dame in Bayeux is an impressive building, a mix of Romanesque in the 11th century crypt and glorious Gothic in the 13th-century nave. In the 11th century after the Conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy in 1066, ties with England were strong. You'll see a reference to the turbulent past above the south transept portal where sculpted scenes show the life of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral on the orders of King Henry II of England. The Bayeux Tapestry was kept here from the 11th to the 18th centuries, probably displayed for the first time on the day the cathedral was consecrated in 1077 in the presence of William the Conqueror.

Reviewed By dfield281 - Katy, United States

This beautiful Cathedral has a rich history as it is the seat of the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and was the original home of the Bayeux Tapestry. The combinations of architecture make this Cathedral unique and a must-see sight in Bayeux.

5. Monument des Deportes

Rue Larcher, Bayeux France http://www.normandie44lamemoire.com/bayeux-3/
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Monument des Deportes

6. Reporters Memorial

Rue de Verdunou Boulevard Fabian Ware, 14400, Bayeux France http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/pcu/le-memorial-des-reporters/bayeux/fiche-PCUNOR014V507E9F-1.html
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Reporters Memorial

Reviewed By DianaShelly

This is an absolute must-do when visiting Bayeux. It is right on the way to/from the war cemetery. I spent a good 30 minutes trudging through the muddy walkway on a soaking wet winter afternoon, reflecting. "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter". God speed to the souls of all these heroic women and men who died to bring us the truth. "Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freedom of speech". Lest we forget.

7. Atelier Galerie Ludovic Grand-Guillot

5 rue de la Chaine, 14400, Bayeux France http://ludovic-grand-guillot.com
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Atelier Galerie Ludovic Grand-Guillot

Bienvenue a l'atelier galerie.Ouvert depuis le 1er mai 2013, je vous accueil dans mon espace d'exposition ou je dispose egalement d'une partie atelier.Vous pourrez y decouvrir ma production artistique et aussi mes prestations en tant que peintre en decor.A tres bientot.Ludovic Grand-Guillot

8. Eglise Saint-Patrice de Bayeux

18 rue d Eterville, 14400, Bayeux France +33 2 31 92 01 85 http://www.facebook.com/eglise.Saint.Patrice.Bayeux
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Eglise Saint-Patrice de Bayeux

Reviewed By Vacationer649315 - Joliet, United States

Absolutely wonderful for historic buffs! Private tour guide is the way to go! Stayed at Chateau de Sully. Excellent old world charm and great service. Found the French very friendly and helpful. Was able to use my French language skills. Although I made some mistakes, I was congratulated for trying.

9. Jerusalem War Cemetery

Douet de Chouain, 14250 Chouain, Bayeux France
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Jerusalem War Cemetery

10. Abbey d’Ardenne

Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, 14280, Bayeux France +33 2 31 29 37 37 [email protected] http://www.abbayes-normandie.com/abbaye/abbaye-dardenne/
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Abbey d’Ardenne

Reviewed By 567dales

Hearing the story of the 18 Canadians murdered by the Nazis after being taken prisoner was heartbreaking. I can't imagine how frightened they must have been. People can be so cruel. Worth a visit, particularly for Canadians.

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