Bayeux, France

Bayeux

Home of the famous tapestry and a base for the D-Day beaches.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Bayeux

Day 1

  1. MorningSee the Bayeux Tapestry, nearly 70 metres long, when the museum opens.
  2. AfternoonDrive to Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery above it.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town near the floodlit cathedral.

Day 2

Visit Arromanches and its Mulberry harbour remains, or Pointe du Hoc.

What to eat

Camembert, Normandy cider and a teurgoule rice pudding.

Local tips

Make the most of Bayeux

Beat the crowds

Summer is busy at the tapestry museum. Come at opening time.

Best photo spot

The cathedral from the lanes along the little river Aure.

Getting there

Trains from Caen take about 20 minutes. The centre is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The D-Day beaches, including Omaha Beach and the American cemetery, about 20 minutes away.

Good to know

The tapestry is almost 70 metres long; an audio guide tells the story scene by scene. Check if it's on display, as the museum is being renovated.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Bayeux

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Plan your visit

Getting to Bayeux

Getting there

  • Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR)20 km away
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)210 km away
  • Rouen130 km away
  • Rennes145 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Bayeux: good to know

Is Bayeux worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. Home of the famous tapestry and a base for the D-Day beaches.

How many days do you need in Bayeux?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Bayeux?

You can visit all year. Summer is busy at the tapestry museum. Come at opening time.

How do you get to Bayeux?

The nearest airport is Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR), about 20 km away. Trains from Caen take about 20 minutes. The centre is walkable.

What is there to see near Bayeux?

Nearby hidden places include Étretat (81 km), Mont Saint-Michel (93 km) and Saint-Malo (119 km).

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