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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BayeuxBayeux - Wikipedia

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   Bayeux (French pronunciation: [bajø] ⓘ) is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France. Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It is also known as the first major town secured by the Allies during Operation Overlord after D-Day.

2. www.francethisway.com › places › bayeuxBayeux, France: travel and tourism, attractions and sightseeing

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   The Bayeux tapestry is without doubt the most famous tapestry in the world, and an unmissable site when you are in this part of Normandy. The tapestry relates the story of the conquest of England and King Harold by the Norman, William the Conqueror, in the Battle of Hastings, including the preparations for the battle and the battle itself. Although...

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   Bayeux is an attractive town with a reasonably well-preserved medieval centre, centred around a renowned cathedral. The Cathedrale Notre Dame dates in part from 1077, although most of what we see today is in gothic style and was built in the 13th to 15th centuries. The tapestry was originally displayed here in the cathedral before being moved to it...

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   Across the road from here you can visit the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy (Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie). This museum recounts the progress of World War 2 in Normandy from the 7 June to the 29 August 1944. The Museum Baron Gérard in Bayeux is also interesting, with collections that tell the history of the town, including t...

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   Bayeaux is a popular base for exploring the beaches where the allied forces landed in 1944 at the beginning of the reconquest of Europe. See separate article about a visit to the Normandy Landing Beaches.

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4. normandielovers.fr › en › best-things-to-do-bayeux-visit12 best things to do in Bayeux (with our photos)

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   • Stroll through the alleys of the historic center. Why visit the historic heart of Bayeux? Bayeux is a town that offers a warm and authentic setting. We were seduced by the charm of its historic heart where the medieval architecture is well preserved.
   • The Bayeux Tapestry Museum. Why visit the Bayeux Tapestry? Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the conquest of England in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy.
   • Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral. Why visit the Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral? A must-see place if you’re visiting the city! In the historic heart, the centerpiece of the Old Bayeux circuit, you will be dazzled by the Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral.
   • The Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History. Why visit the Baron Gérard Museum in Bayeux? The Palais des évêques in Bayeux, a listed historic monument, houses the Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History.

5. www.bayeux.fr › enBayeux

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   The medieval city of Bayeux boasts a rich architectural heritage. Beside the cathedral in the Romanesque and Gothic styles, Bayeux retains beautifully preserved timer-framed houses, mansions flanked with towers, vast town houses and elegant private residences.

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7. www.francetraveltips.com › things-to-do-in-bayeux13 Things To Do In Bayeux And The Surrounding Area - France ...

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   • Begin With A Walking Tour Of Bayeux. (a) Historic Guided Walking Tour. One of the first things I did after I arrived in town was take a 2-hour historic walking tour of Bayeux.
   • Patisserie À La Reine Mathilde. À La Reine Mathilde is the oldest bakery in Bayeux (since 1898) and certainly one of the prettiest. After looking at the delicious pastries in the window, you’ll be tempted to buy something to satisfy your sweet tooth.
   • La Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux. You can’t miss the Bayeux Cathedral as it rises above the city from the centre of town and can be seen from quite far away.
   • Visit The Famous Bayeux Tapestry. William, the Duke of Normandy was at war with the English at Hastings on October 14, 1066. A famous Bayeux Tapestry (Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux) was created to tell the story of this Norman conquest of England.

8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g187181THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Bayeux (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Bayeux, France: See Tripadvisor's 92,916 traveler reviews and photos of Bayeux tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Bayeux. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

9. www.lonelyplanet.com › france › normandyBayeux travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe

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   Bayeux. France, Europe. Two cross-Channel invasions, almost 900 years apart, gave Bayeux a front-row seat at defining moments in Western history. The dramatic story of the Norman invasion of England in 1066 is told in 58 vivid scenes by the world-famous and quite astonishing Bayeux Tapestry, embroidered just a few years after William the ...