What to See & Do
Bayeux Overall Appeal ★★★★☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Town Center | ★★★★☆ | Walking Around | Either | Either |
| 02 | Bayeux Tapestry Museum | ★★★★☆ | Museum - History | Audio | Paid |
| 03 | Bayeux Cathedral | ★★★☆☆ | Cathedral | Self | Free |
| 04 | Battle of Normandy Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - WWII | Self | Paid |
| 05 | Bayeux War Cemetery | ★★★☆☆ | Cemetery - WWII | Self | Free |
| 06 | MAHB | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Paid |
| 07 | Bayeux Public Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Park | Self | Free |
| 08 | Salomé Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 09 | St. Patrice Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 10 | Reporters Memorial | ★☆☆☆☆ | Memorial - Reporters | Self | Free |
| 11 | Conservatoire de la Dentelle | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Lace | Self | Free |
| 12 | Bayeux Tourist Train | ★☆☆☆☆ | City Train Tour | Tour | Paid |
01. Town Center
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self or Tour
Cost Free or Paid
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.
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02. Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type History Museum
Visit Audioguided
Cost Paid
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.
03. Bayeux Cathedral
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Gothic Cathedral
Visit Self
Cost Free
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.
04. Battle of Normandy Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type WWII Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
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.
05. Bayeux War Cemetery
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type WWII Cemetery
Visit Self
Cost Free
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.
06. MAHB
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Baron Gérard (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.
07. Bayeux Public Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Park
Visit Self
Cost Free
The main public park of the city, located away from the downtown area, is known for its immense and distinctive Weeping Beech tree.
08. Salomé Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
Salomé Garden is a small garden located in the heart of the town center.
09. St. Patrice Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Patrice Church in Bayeux is a historic church with a Renaissance-style tower and Gothic architectural elements.
10. Reporters Memorial
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Memorial
Visit Self
Cost Free
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 Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
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. Bayeux Tourist Train
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type City Train Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
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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