Bayeux Tapestry

Address: Bayeux, France
Hours: Summer: 9am-5:45pm. Winter: 9:30am-11:45am & 2pm-5:15pm. Closed holidays.
Admission: Adult: 9,00 €. Groups: 7,50 €. Children & Students: 4,00 €. Children under 10: free.

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Cultural Experience, Good for Kids, Tip - What to See & Do, UNESCO Heritage Site, Monument - Historical, Museum

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There are few 11th century artworks as famous as the legendary Bayeux Tapestry, which is so well known that it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage ‘Memory of the World.’ Measuring almost 70 meters long, the elaborate tapestry features an epic 58 scenes, each carefully embroidered with colored wool yarns onto a linen backdrop. Originally made in England back in the 1070s, the artwork depicts historic scenes from the Norman conquest of England, ending in the infamous Battle of Hastings in 1066. Viking ships, Norman and Saxon cavalries, bloody battle scenes and images of King Edward and William the Conqueror are all brought to life on the tapestry, with each scene captioned in Latin.

The tapestry, remarkably preserved despite being almost 1000 years old, has been on public display in the French Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux since 1983, becoming a hugely popular attraction for visitors from Normandy. The museum also features exhibits and visual media detailing the Tapestry’s fascinating history.

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Review by Steven M, January 2012
Doing what: Private Tour to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d' Auge from Bayeux

Our tour guide was brilliant and combined his extensive local knowledge with a friendly style. Thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the real provincial France.

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Review by Bret A, USA, July 2010
Doing what: Private Tour to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d' Auge from Bayeux

Had a very good guide who knew her stuff and had a good command of English. Enjoyed seeing the Bayeux Tapestry a great deal, but was surprised when I had to pay for the admission price after spending so much on a private tour. Enjoyed Honfleur as well and appreciated the guide getting us by Utah Beach and the American Cemetary as well. Buying the guide lunch was another unexpected cost. Be prepared for additional costs.

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