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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. Colin Mcgarry Normandy Tour Guide
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Accredited Normandy tour guide rwith chaiffeurs licence and insurance , giving private tours of the d-day beaches and other destinations on Normandy. The d-day zone is my great passion but being an accredited guide I can take you in to the MontSaint Michel Abbey, Giverny, Rouen, Honfleur etc...
2. DDAY Normandy Guide
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
I was born and raised in Caen, the capital of Lower Normandy. I also lived 17 years in England: London, Leamington and 12 years in Coventry. My whole family is from Normandy and stayed in the Caen area during the two and a half months of 1944, which we now call "The Battle of Normandy". I grew up learning from a generation that survived these events and understood the impact that had had on their lives.
3. Allied Victory Tours
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5.0 based on 66 reviews
I have been student of WW2 military history from a very young age. For the past 6 years I've been a full-time D-Day battlefield tour guide. With my military background, my passion for and sharing of WW2 military history, involvement in historical events and as a professional guide, I can offer you the best possible personal D-Day tour experience.
4. Aure du Commun
5. Au Fin Gousier
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
6. Bayeux Broderie
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Chantal James, specialist in Bayeux stitch embroidery, invites to discover her profession and provides you whith advice on ralising your own embroidery with her kits. This technique was used at the 11th centery to produce the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Free demonstration or courses. Workshop open april to october in Bayeux(france).
7. NormandyONtour
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Guided D-Day Private & Group Tours of the 3 Allied Landing Sectors - American, Canadian & British, including The Free-French. Tours of The Allied Beaches. Cultural Visits to Giverny, St-Malo, La Loire and Le Mont-St-Michel (via Colleville US Cemetery & Omaha Beach). A unique customer-service experience with native English-speaker Guides, in luxury 8-seat Mercedes Tourers. Group Tours: Daily departures from Bayeux (Station/Town Centre) & Private Tours from Bayeux/Caen with Hotel pick-up/drop-off. Our fully customizable D-Day Tours include: Airborne, Half- & Full-Day, 'Mix & Match' (combine Chauffeur services with D-Day Tours). We also operate a Local & Premium Chauffeur Service to & from Bayeux/Caen and 'Outside Zones', ideal for airport shuttles to/from Normandy. Among our services: Tours from Paris, Normandy Ports, Motorcycle Chauffeur, Group Moto-Tours (own wheels) or Pillion. Multiple-day services. Book online. We are English native-speaker Guides. French & Spanish also spoken.
8. Musee Memorial de la Bataille de Normandie
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4.5 based on 1,825 reviews
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.
9. Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
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4.5 based on 8,062 reviews
This museum houses the famous Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-m long piece of embroidery that graphically tells the story of the 1066 Battle of Hastings.Listed UNESCO Memory of the World. Duration of visit about 1h30. Annual closure in January
Reviewed By joand143 - London, United Kingdom
Incredible visit Brings to life this amazing tapestry and the history behind it Beautifully presented and explained
10. Bowling 868 Bayeux
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
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