
Historic Bayeux in one day
Bayeux • One-Day City Plan
This itinerary covers the main historical landmarks of Bayeux in one day. The route begins at the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic architecture from the 11th century. Adjacent to the cathedral stands the Liberty Tree, a rare surviving symbol of the French Revolution planted in 1797. The Bayeux Tapestry Museum houses the famous 70-meter medieval embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest of England. Note: The Tapestry Museum is closed for renovation until October 2027. The day concludes at the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy, chronicling the 77-day campaign that followed D-Day. The cathedral opens later on Mondays and Sundays (10:00 instead of 09:00).
Overview
Planning a day in Bayeux? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Bayeux in one day — 4 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.
Plan around 4h 6min to visit 4 attractions along the way. Budget roughly €74: about €20 on entrance tickets, and roughly €54 for 3 meals. You can adjust these numbers and see a full breakdown below.
Your Day Timeline — Historic Bayeux in one day
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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
Bayeux Cathedral is an 11th-century Roman Catholic church that blends Romanesque and Gothic Norman architecture. Consecrated in 1077 by Bishop Odo de Conteville, half-brother of William the Conqueror,…
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Liberty Tree
This London Plane tree planted on March 30, 1797 stands as one of France's rare surviving Liberty Trees from the Revolutionary period. Originally transplanted from a row of trees prepared for King Lou…
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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 con…
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Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy
The Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy presents the complete 77-day military campaign that followed D-Day, from June 7 to August 29, 1944. Inaugurated in 1981 on Boulevard Fabian Ware—a road bu…
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