Things to Do in Bayeux
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British War Cemetery
#1 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 4040 times in trip plans
Landmark, Historical Site, Memorial, Monument, War Memorial, Cemetery, Tomb
14400 Bayeux, France
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsAbout 50,000 soldiers that lost their lives during the Second World War lay peacefully at the British war cemetery in Bayeux. The cemetery is well maintained with the simple crosses replace by replaced by stone headstones with personalized inscriptions. The memorial is also popular for inscriptions that read: "We save...Read more about British War Cemetery -
Mont Saint Michel
#2 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 5853 times in trip plans
Museum, Historical Site, Monument, Architecture , Archaeological Site , Heritage...
50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel, France
N/A 09:00 am - 07:00 pmDetailsThe Mont Saint Michel is perched upon a small rocky island with stout ramparts and battlements surrounding it. Popular for its extreme tides, during high tides the attraction is entirely encompassed by sea while during low tides bare sand surrounds the manor. Mont Saint Michel exhibits parts that belong to the 15th and 19th century relevant to the ...Read more about Mont Saint Michel -
Omaha Beach
#3 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 2101 times in trip plans
Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsThe Omaha beach holds strategic importance relevant to the history of France as it was the first point of landing for the entry of American forces into Second World War. The beach at that time witnessed a lot of bloodshed and battle. If you take a D-Day trip to the Normandy beaches you can visit this beach. Several other monuments and attractions a...Read more about Omaha Beach -
Utah Beach
#4 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 1640 times in trip plans
Museum, Outdoors, Beach, Exhibition , Specialty Museum
Utah Beach, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France
N/A 09:30 am - 07:00 pmDetailsThe Utah beach houses a museum that associates with the D-Day in a sequel of 10 stories. A visit to the beach includes an introduction to a collection of objects, vehicles, materials, and oral histories. The Utah beach was the beach to the extreme west of five beaches entitled for the D- Day landing in the year 1944. It is said that the German fort...Read more about Utah Beach -
Juno Beach Center
#5 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 1709 times in trip plans
Museum, Educational Site, War Memorial, Specialty Museum
Voie des Francais Libres, 14470 Courseulles-sur-Mer, France
7 EUR 09:30 am - 07:00 pmDetailsThe Juno Beach Center is a museum located in Normandy, near Bayeux. It is Canada’s Second World War museum dedicated to the 45,000 Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice at the time of the war. The museum offers relevant information and provides with insights about Canada's role in the Second World War. The center is a much recommended att...Read more about Juno Beach Center -
Bayeux Tapestry Museum
#6 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 5214 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery, Museum, Arts And Crafts, Exhibition
13 rue de Nesmond, Centre Guillaume le Conquerant,14402 Bayeux, France
9 EUR 09:00 am - 06:30 pmDetailsThe Bayeux Tapestry Museum is rich with history and makes for an extremely interesting visit. The museum has an audio guide which makes it very informative for those visiting it for the first time. A great insight to the history of William the Conquerer and his conquest of England all depicted over 70 meters of linen. The museum also houses a cinem...Read more about Bayeux Tapestry Museum -
Cathedrale Notre Dame De Bayeux
#7 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 2857 times in trip plans
Beach, Historical Site, Memorial, Play, Leisure, Nature
4 Rue du General de Dais, 14400 Bayeux, France
4 EUR 09:30 am - 06:00 pmDetailsCathedrale Notre Dame de Bayeux is a magnificent piece of architecture with a combination of Romanesque, Crypt and Gothic blend. The cathedral was home to Bayeux tapestry from the 11th century to the 18th century. The cathedral houses sculpted scenes that reflect the tempestuous past. The 15th-century frescoes in the crypt and the late 12th-century...Read more about Cathedrale Notre Dame De Bayeux -
Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy
#8 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 3314 times in trip plans
Museum, Military Museum, History Museum, Battlefield, Historical Site, Memorial,...
Boulevard Fabian Ware, 14400 Bayeux, France
7 EUR 10:00 am - 06:00 pmDetailsThe Museum of the Battle of Normandy depicts the military and human story of the Battle of Normandy. It also offers an in depth insight to the historic details of the battle. The museum screens a 25 minute film that is inclusive of original equipment and uniforms. A much recommended visit for history lovers.Read more about Museum Of The Battle Of Normandy -
Longues-sur-mer
#9 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 2484 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Historical Site
Site de la Batterie, Rue de la Mer, 14400 Longues-sur-Mer, France
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsThe Longues-sur-Mer is home to the German artillery battery that was strategically placed to oppose the 6 June 1944 D-day attack. The batteries even today are very much in-tact and depicts evidence relevant to the battles, warfare and attack. The historic attraction is sure to upsurge your imagination about the long ago happenings. History lov...Read more about Longues-sur-mer -
Musee Baron Gerard
#10 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 1538 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum, History Museum, Architecture , Archaeologic...
37 Rue du Bienvenu, 14400 Bayeux, France
7 EUR 10:00 am - 06:00 pmDetailsAn ideal way to enhance your visit to Bayeux is by paying a visit to the museums of the city. The Musee Baron Gerard is rich with historic information relevant to archeological findings, beautiful paintings, Roman remains and information related to the lace industry. The museum has 2 floors and both the floors are totally worth visiting. Don't be s...Read more about Musee Baron Gerard -
Reporters Memorial
#11 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 1792 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Garden, Historical Site, Memorial, Monument
Rue de Verdun / Rue de Cordeliers, Bayeux, France
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsReporters memorial is a garden with a lovely grass path with memorials along with stone columns and names of every reporter killed each year. It is a tribute to those reporters who lost their lives just so that we could have an insight of our history. This is sure to be an interesting walk down history lane. If you visit Bayeux the reporters’ memorials is a much recommended visit.Read more about Reporters Memorial -
Jardin Public De Bayeux
#12 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 1466 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Garden, Park, Scenic Drive, Leisure, Nature
55 route de Port en Bessin, 14400, Bayeux, France
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsJardin Public de Bayeux is a magnificent public garden that occupies around 2.6 hectares with about 400 species of lush green trees. The garden makes for an exceptionally peaceful and relaxing outing in Bayeux. It also reveals information about the varied species of trees it houses. You are bound to enjoy sights of turkeys, ducks in the p...Read more about Jardin Public De Bayeux -
Gold Beach Museum
#13 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 652 times in trip plans
Museum, History Museum, Historical Site, Tourist Center, Exhibition , Specialty ...
Saint-Exupery Centre, 2 Admiral Byrd instead, 14114 VER-SUR-MER
5 EUR 10:30 am - 05:30 pmDetailsThe Gold Beach Museum is also referred to as the Musee America - Gold Beach. It is located in the town of Ver Sur Mer in Normandy and displays some of the history related to the D-Day Landing. The museum celebrates the 1st airmail flight between the USA and France and reveals dioramas that exhibit details from the battles during and after the D-day...Read more about Gold Beach Museum -
Lace Conservatory In Hotel Du Doyen
#14 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 1036 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum, Leisure, Arts And Crafts
6 rue Lambert-Leforestier, 14400 Bayeux, France
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amThe Lace Conservatory in Hotel du Doyen also referred to as the Dentelle de Bayeux is a museum that focuses on fabric and intricate lace work. Some of the work is also up for sale. The museum also reveals relevant information about the lace work and display. Art lovers are sure to love the lace Conservatory.Read more about Lace Conservatory In Hotel Du Doyen -
Sword Beach
#15 of 22 Things to do in Bayeux | Added 848 times in trip plans
Beach, Educational Site, Historical Site, Memorial, War Memorial, Leisure
Ouistreham | Calvados, Bassa Normandia, 14150, France
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsAlong the Normandy coast lies a vast stretch called the Sword beach. With relevance to the Second World War, the beach exhibits battle sites attracting a lot of tourists every year. To visit this beach you can definitely choose from a couple of informative tours as well. Once you visit the beach you are bound to realize what you were missing out on...Read more about Sword Beach
