Bayeux Tapestry Museum, Bayeux
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From William the Conqueror to D-Day
7 attractions · 8h 8min · transit route
Tickets ~€26
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About Bayeux Tapestry Museum
The Bayeux Tapestry Museum houses one of Europe's most remarkable medieval artifacts: a 70-meter embroidered linen cloth depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Created shortly after the conquest, likely commissioned by Bishop Odo, this masterpiece contains 58 scenes with over 600 human figures and 500 animals stitched in colored wool. The tapestry survived centuries of wars, religious upheaval, and the French Revolution before finding its permanent home in the former Grand Seminary in 1983.
Bayeux Tapestry Museum — Planning Your Visit
Temporarily Closed
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General Admission
RecommendedIncludes audio guide in 16 languages. Currently closed for renovation until October 2027.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 6 nearby attractions for a full day
From €26 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
Despite its name, the Bayeux Tapestry is technically not a tapestry but an embroidery. True tapestries have their designs woven into the fabric during production, while the Bayeux work features wool thread stitched onto a linen backing using stem stitch and laid work techniques.
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From William the Conqueror to D-Day
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Nearby Attractions
Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History
Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy
Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History
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