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There's one reason why several million visitors descend on Bayeux every year - a 230-foot-long piece of painstakingly embroidered cloth known to the French as La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde (Tapestry of Queen Matilda), and to the rest of the world as the Bayeux Tapestry.
Of course, there's more to the town than its impressive needlework - Bayeux was the first town to be liberated after D-Day, and makes a perfect launch pad for exploring the invasion beaches just to the north. It's also one of the few towns in the region to have survived WWII practically unscathed. Its winding streets are crammed with higgledy-piggledy period buildings, including a fine Gothic cathedral and lots of wooden-framed Norman houses.
Best of Bayeux: Top 3 Must-Do Experiences
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The lovely old town of Bayeux is in the département of Calvados, famed for its sought-after butter, cheese, cider and distinctive apple-flavored brandy. The D-Day beaches extend along almost the entire coast of Calvados, making Bayeux the perfect base for your WWII pilgrimage.
Discover the often-missed beauty of Bayeux itself on a private tour of Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d'Auge. You'll tour this former capital of 11th-century Normandy, drive through the rich, dairy countryside and visit Honfleur, one of Normandy's most attractive harbor towns. Another day trip can take you on a private tour to Saint Michel, a magical World Heritage-listed island abbey, and the fortified town of Saint Malo.
The D-Day landing beaches - Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword - lie just a few miles north of Bayeux. A private tour of the Normandy beaches reveals the history behind the battlefields, taking you to Utah Beach and the American Cemetery, or your choice of the US, British or Canadian sectors. Depending on your interests, you might like to tour the US and Canadian Beaches, or retrace the US and British experience at Omaha and Sword on a full-day Normandy Battlefields Day Trip. Whichever tour you choose, it promises to be a poignant, unforgettable experience.
Best of Bayeux: Top 3 Hotels
Surrounded by five acres of groomed parkland just outside Bayeux, and nestled beside the waters of a bubbling brook, this majestic 18th-century castle is the most luxurious choice around, blending rural charm, a sense of tradition and, thankfully, modern comforts. The beautifully appointed park-view suites are royally recommended.
Brilliantly situated a short walk from the Bayeux Tapestry Museum in the heart of Bayeux, the Hotel de Brunville has well-furnished rooms with internet and satellite TV. There's a bar on-site and the hotel's brasserie serves cuisine typical of Normandy.
This fine old former coaching hotel is tucked away in a cobbled courtyard dating from the 18th century. The tangible sense of history makes this hotel very special, with the upstairs double rooms having the nicest outlook over Bayeux.
Best of Bayeux: Top 3 Museums
See the world's most celebrated tapestry first-hand, and learn the story of the Norman conquest of England back in 1066.
The Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum
This museum in Bayeux houses one of Normandy's main collections of D-Day memorabilia.
Near the Memorial Museum, this is the largest Commonwealth military cemetery in Normandy. The almost 5000 graves are the last resting place of soldiers from Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
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