WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town Center | ✦✦✦✦✧ | Town Center | Self | Free |
| 2 | Bayeux Tapestry Museum | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Museum - History | Self | Paid € |
| 3 | Bayeux Cathedral | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Cathedral | Self | Free |
| 4 | Battle of Normandy Museum | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Museum - WWII | Self | Paid € |
| 5 | Bayeux War Cemetery | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Cemetery - WWII | Self | Free |
| 6 | MAHB | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Museum - Art & History | Self | Paid € |
| 7 | Bayeux Public Garden | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Park | Self | Free |
| 8 | Salomé Garden | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Park | Self | Free |
| 9 | St. Patrice Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
| 10 | Reporters Memorial | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Memorial - Reporters | Self | Free |
| 11 | Conservatoire de la Dentelle | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Lace Workshop | Self | Free |
| 12 | Tourist Train | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Tourist Train | Tour | Paid € |
1. Town Center
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✧
Type Town Center
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
Bayeux’s Town Center is a charming blend of medieval architecture and modern amenities. Stroll through cobbled streets lined with boutique shops, cafes, and historical buildings.
2. Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type History Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
The Bayeux Tapestry Museum houses a famous 70-meter-long embroidered cloth depicting the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. This UNESCO-listed piece provides a detailed insight into this major historical event of the 11th century, with audio explanations that enhance its appeal.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
3. Bayeux Cathedral
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Cathedral
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux
Bayeux Cathedral is a beautiful Gothic building from 1077. Known for its tall spires and detailed carvings, the cathedral was the first home of the Bayeux Tapestry. It’s a key landmark and a great example of medieval architecture.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
4. Battle of Normandy Museum
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type WWII Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie
The Battle of Normandy Museum gives a complete overview of the D-Day landings and the battle that followed. With military artifacts, personal stories, and multimedia displays, it offers a poignant look at one of World War II’s key events.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
5. Bayeux War Cemetery
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type WWII Cemetery
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Cimetière Militaire Britannique de Bayeux
Bayeux War Cemetery is the largest Commonwealth cemetery in France from World War II. It honors the fallen soldiers with over 4,000 graves and a memorial inscribed with the names of those who have no known grave. The site is a place of reflection and remembrance.
6. MAHB
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Art & History Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Names
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Baron-Gérard
MAHB
MAHB showcases a diverse collection of art, from medieval to contemporary, and local history artifacts. Housed in the former Bishop’s Palace, it connects the past and present of Bayeux.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
7. Bayeux Public Garden
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Park
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Names
Jardin Botanique de Bayeux
Jardin Public de Bayeux
The main public park of the city, located away from the downtown area, is known for its immense and distinctive Weeping Beech tree.
8. Salomé Garden
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Park
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Jardin de Salomé
A small park located in the heart of the town center.
9. St. Patrice Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Patrice
St. Patrice Church in Bayeux is a historic church with a Renaissance-style tower and Gothic architectural elements.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
10. Reporters Memorial
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Memorial
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Mémorial des Reporters de Bayeux
The Reporters Memorial honors journalists who have died on the job since WWII. Located in a quiet park, it features steles with the names of over 2000 reporters from around the world.
11. Conservatoire de la Dentelle
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Lace Workshop
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Conservatoire de la Dentelle
The Conservatoire de la Dentelle keeps the art of lace-making alive, a traditional craft of Bayeux. Visitors can watch artisans at work and learn about the intricate techniques of lace-making.
12. Tourist Train
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Tourist Train
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
French Name
Petit Train Touristique
The Bayeux Tourist Train offers a fun and easy way to see the city. It takes you on a guided tour through Bayeux’s historic streets, passing key landmarks and attractions.
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