The Bayeux Tapestry Museum is CLOSED for major renovations and is not expected to reopen until at least 2027. So, is the town of Bayeux still worth visiting?
We think the answer is ABSOLUTELY YES! In this guide, we show you all the other incredible things to see in this historic Normandy town, from its magnificent Cathedral to its connection to the D-Day landings. This is your essential guide to visiting Bayeux while the tapestry is away.
⬇️ WHAT TO DO IN BAYEUX ⬇️
00:00 – The Tapestry is CLOSED – Now What?
01:22 – The WWII E-Bike Tour
01:42 – British War Cemetery
02:49 – German Fortifications & Gold Beach
04:25 – The D-Day Museum at Arromanches
04:56 – British Normandy Memorial
05:36 – Where to Stay in Bayeux
06:24 – Exploring Old Town Bayeux
07:00 – Notre-Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
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Is Bayeux still worth a visit even with the Bayeux Tapestry Museum closed? Absolutely! Join us as we explore Bayeux, France and highlight the many reasons to add this charming town in Normandy France to your next France travel itinerary. Discover historical sites and hidden gems as we explore this must-see destination.
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the number one reason people visit Bayeux is to see this the legendary thousand year old tapestry but for the next couple of years there’s a huge problem it’s closed so is this charming town still worth visiting we think the answer is absolutely yes and we’re gonna show you all the incredible things that you can do that aren’t the tapestry and this guide will take you inside Bayeux magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral a masterpiece that survived 1,000 years of history we pay our respects at the serene British War Cemetery a powerful and moving reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom and we’ll show you why this town’s perfectly preserved medieval center is the ideal place to make your home base because the truth is Bayeux is the gateway to it all it’s the perfect central location for exploring the historic d day landing beaches of Normandy the awe inspiring Abbey of Mont Saint Michel and the most important World War 2 sites in all of France so stick with us as we show you how to have an unforgettable journey through a town that holds the key to history going on an e bike tour here in Bayou an e bike tour with Petite Reine is the perfect introduction to Bayou there are different tours offered and we took the tour that included the viewpoints of the Atlantic Wall Mulberry Harbour and Aeromance le Bay while on our bike tour with Petite Ren we have stopped at one of the British cemeteries from the war it’s tradition for British soldiers to be buried near the battlefield so there are several uh British cemeteries all around the Normandy area tours start at 119 euro per person and last anywhere from three to seven hours they start in the city of Bayeux before going into the countryside cycling through farmlands and charming French towns sub up he also offers cycling tours to the legendary Mont Saint Michel this cycling tour with petite rent is perfect you go through the city a little bit villages and the countryside and then we come to the Battlemen and then we’re going to be going to Gold Beach so it’s really a great way to explore the Normandy countryside cycling in yep cycling in the French countryside something you gotta do when you come here to Normandy we are at fortifications German fortifications right between Omaha Beach and Gold Beach this is where the Americans landed and Gold Beach is where the British landed anyone in here no okay this is creepy so these guns at the battle can shoot 20 kilometers so even though the British and Americans and the Canadians took the beaches this was where the battles really began once they got up on land cause these are far in land and they were shooting at all of the soldiers that were landing on the beach so uh pretty brutal behind me is an artificial harbor that the English created by towing in millions of tons of concrete vehicles weapons and supplies that provided landing ramps for Allied forces this harbor played a key role in the Allied victory I’m standing on Gold Beach here in Normandy and this is where the Allied forces from England landed in 1944 on d day the tide is way out and I always think about this because when they landed on the beaches of Normandy they came in at low tide and had to run up uh while they were facing artillery fire The d Day Museum at Arromanches les Bains tells the complete story of the d day battle and the push into France opening in 2023 it’s state of the art interactive displays depict the process of planning building and transporting the tons of concrete and gear that made the d day landings possible there is a replica of Mulberry Harbour films and life size displays just five miles along Gold Beach is the British Normandy Memorial that was opened in 2021 it pays tribute to the 22,442 British servicemen and women who fell on d day and during the battle of Normandy in the summer of 1944 their names are etched into the columns that were built in a serene setting overlooking Gold Beach we spent the night at Le Marin in Emarange Leban and it was a beautiful setting overlooking the beach for dining we recommend the fish and Chip Company for an authentic British meal or the restaurant at Le Marin for traditional French cuisine there isn’t as much accommodation here and it’s only a 10 kilometer drive from Bayeux so most people choose to stay in Bayeux and make trips to the beaches and monuments the best way to get around is by rental car and you can compare prices in the links below Bayreuth is a beautiful town to explore with its timber houses cobblestone streets and 17th century mansions we stayed at hotel de Bruneville which was a great base located right in the heart of downtown it was easy walking to restaurants particularly l’aulcove which served us one of our favorite meals in all of Normandy wow with the tapestry off limits the true star of Bayeux gets to shine the town itself one of the most incredible facts about Bayeux is that it is the very first town to be liberated by the allies in June 1944 and miraculously it was captured almost completely intact what that means is you get to walk through a perfectly preserved medieval Norman town the cobblestone streets the 17th century houses and the gentle river winding its way through ancient water wheels it feels like you’ve stepped back in time and at the heart of it all stands this masterpiece the Notre Dame Cathedral this isn’t just any church it’s a survivor of a thousand years of history it was consecrated in 1077 in the presence of William the Conqueror and for centuries this cathedral was the original home of the Bayeux Tapestry Bayeux is a place of immense beauty and profound historical importance so if you are planning a trip to France add Bayeux to your itinerary where you can enjoy a fine Calvados and fresh Normandy cheese while immersing in history and French culture and if you want more ideas on where to travel in France make sure to subscribe to our channel for new videos each week and if you made it this far you’re clearly one of us so if 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