The Medieval Town of Bayeux
Bayeux, a true gem of Normandy, charms visitors with its cobbled streets, peaceful atmosphere, and incredible historical richness. As the first town to be liberated after the D-Day landings, it has preserved all the charm of its medieval past.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, art lover, or simply curious, let yourself be carried away by its unique atmosphere. Discover the must-sees!
The Bayeux Tapestry
Spanning nearly 70 meters of wool embroidery on linen, the Bayeux Tapestry tells the epic story of William, Duke of Normandy, who became King of England in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings.
Viking ships and long cavalry rides, shields and chainmail, mythical creatures and battle scenes — the details of a great medieval saga unfold before your eyes!
For opening hours and ticket prices, please visit their official website : The Bayeux Tapestry
Bayeux Cathedral
Located in the heart of Old Bayeux, Bayeux Cathedral is a remarkably well-preserved Norman jewel of medieval architecture.
Originally begun in the Romanesque period, the cathedral is primarily a Gothic structure. As its construction spanned from the 12th to the 15th century, it showcases various phases of Gothic art: Early Gothic, Rayonnant Gothic, and Flamboyant Gothic.
The building was modified and expanded several times over the centuries. However, most of the work was concentrated between 1230 and 1270, giving the cathedral a strong stylistic unity — a 13th-century Gothic monument that envelops the original Romanesque core.
📍Cathedrale Notre Dame de Bayeux, Rue du Bienvenu, 14400 Bayeux
MAHB – Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History
Recognized as a “Musée de France,” the MAHB – Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History is one of Normandy’s leading museums.
Located next to the cathedral in the historic center of Bayeux, the MAHB is housed in the former Episcopal Palace, which dates from the 11th to the 16th century.
Its rich collections include 600 works of art — with 250 paintings and prints by artists such as Philippe de Champaigne, François Boucher, Gustave Caillebotte, Eugène Boudin, and Kees Van Dongen — along with 1,000 pieces of Bayeux porcelain and lace, and 800 archaeological and ethnographic objects.
The museum building itself, listed as a Historic Monument, is considered one of the most remarkable urban residences in the region.
For opening hours and ticket prices, please visit their official website : MAHB
Battle of Normandy Museum
Located near the D-Day landing beaches, the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy is the only museum that presents, month by month, the full scope of military operations that took place on Norman soil during the summer of 1944.
For opening hours and ticket prices, please visit their official website : Battle of Normandy Museum