🏰 Things to see and do in Bayeux itself 🎨 1. The Bayeux Tapestry (UNESCO) A 70-metre-long masterpiece from the XIᵉ century, it tells the story of William the Conqueror's conquest of England. 📍 Tapestry Museum, town centre ⛪ 2. Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral A magnificent example of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, it dominates the old town. 🏡 3. Old Bayeux and its medieval streets Stroll between half-timbered houses, canals and small shops. 🖼️ 4. Bayeux Museums Baron Gérard Museum (MAHB) - fine arts, lace and porcelain War Reporters Memorial - a tribute to freedom of the press Battle of Normandy Museum - complete and moving 🍽️ 5. Taste the gastronomy of Normandy Give it a try: Caen-style tripe, Camembert or Livarot cheese Scallops (in season, October to May) A glass of local cider or Calvados AOC 🌊 Things to do around Bayeux The D-Day landing beaches (10 to 30 min) Arromanches-les-Bains (10 km): artificial harbour, D-Day museum Omaha Beach (20 km): the beach and Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery Pointe du Hoc (25 km): spectacular site on the cliffs Nature walks Voie verte Bayeux - Port-en-Bessin: ideal by bike or on foot Bayeux Botanical Gardens: perfect for a relaxing break Cliffs of Arromanches or Cap Manvieux: exceptional views over the English Channel Typical harbours and villages Port-en-Bessin-Huppain (10 km): charming fishing port, fish market, seafood restaurants Courseulles-sur-Mer (25 km): pretty seaside resort and Juno Beach Centre (Canadian D-Day Museum) Honfleur (1h): picturesque port, art galleries, narrow flower-filled streets Excursions a little further afield Caen (30 min): ducal castle, Peace Memorial Mont-Saint-Michel (1h30): not to be missed if you're staying for several days Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin: nature, birds and walks

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