Gites in Bayeux

Discover Bayeux and the surrounding area during your holiday

For your next holiday in northern France, come and discover the famous town of Bayeux thanks to our holiday rentals ideally located in the area. Bayeux owes its worldwide reputation to its priceless treasure, the tapestry of Queen Matilda, better known as the Bayeux Tapestry. This tapestry, made of woollen embroidery, was created in the 11th century. Measuring 70 metres long and 50 centimetres high, it depicts the invasion of England by the Normans and its conquest by the Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror. If you'd like to find out more about this very special technique, this ancestral Bayeux stitch embroidery, drop in at Bayeux Broderie. Chantal James, an embroidery enthusiast, will be delighted to show you reproductions of the Bayeux tapestry and other motifs. Bayeux is also renowned for its porcelain creations and the large collection of works of art at the MAHB. This art museum is dedicated to the history of Bayeux, with the aim of highlighting its architectural heritage. To this end, it organises numerous events. Make the most of your stay in a gîte in Bayeux to visit the museum and discover the history of the town. For more information, contact the Tourist Office. Bayeux is also famous for its lace. The aim of the Conservatoire de la Dentelle is to preserve over 300 years of lace-making expertise. Exhibitions are held there, and introductory and training sessions are offered. Your holiday in Bayeux will be the perfect opportunity to try your hand at this craft! Bayeux is also inextricably linked with a major event in our country's history: the Allied landings in the summer of 1944, on what are now known as the D-Day Beaches. During your stay, discover this place steeped in history, with its moving British military cemetery and its duty to remember. The Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum pays tribute to the soldiers of all nations who fell for the triumph of freedom, through exhibitions on the history of this battle. Spared from the bombardments of the Second World War, Bayeux has been able to preserve its historic heritage: its Romanesque and Gothic cathedral, its bourgeois houses, its elegant town houses and houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, its timber-framed houses and manor houses. From your gîte, take a stroll through the town's quiet, narrow streets. During your holiday in a gîte in Bayeux and during the summer season, enjoy the show "Rendez-vous à la cathédrale : les Lumières de la Liberté". Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Liberty Tree are transformed into ephemeral screens, with 360° projections on the theme of freedom in Normandy and around the world. As you can see, for a history-themed holiday, don't miss out on our gites in Bayeux in Calvados.

Activities near Bayeux in Calvados

For your holidays in Calvados, make the most of our gites in Bayeux to discover the agricultural area of Bessin. With its protected natural areas, enjoy superb walks or cycle rides, and even horse riding, in the forests, marshes… Also in the vicinity of Bayeux, and from your gîte, visit the châteaux of Balleroy, Colombières and Fontaine-Henry, the abbey of Saint-Martin de Mondaye and the Musée des Ballons. For a great day out with the family or friends, head from your gîte to the Bayeux Aventure leisure park, where a host of activities await you: the corn maze, an aquatic area with giant slides, accro-spider, accrobranche, go-karting, pony rides, mini-farm, paint-ball& and the list goes on! After the effort, the comfort… of the taste buds! You've come to the right place! The town of Bayeux is also home to some culinary treasures. One of them is the recipe for Saint-Eve. This typically Bayeux culinary speciality was created after the Allied landings in Bessin. It consists of an almond meringue, nougatine slivers and butter cream. The Ordioni patisserie, which has registered the Saint-Eve trademark to preserve the tradition, is always busy. It's a big hit with locals and tourists alike! Take advantage of your stay in Bayeux to visit the market and browse the stalls selling local produce from Bessin, the Bayeux region. A number of cheese dairies and cider cellars in the region are waiting to welcome you for tastings. At least one of them will be close to your gîte! Take advantage of your stay in a gîte in Bayeux to bring back some of these specialities as souvenirs. And if you don't have the patience to wait until your holidays are over, you can always enjoy them around a table in one of our Clévacances gîtes. Take advantage of our gîtes, ideally located in the Calvados department, to discover the Normandy coast and Bayeux, with its landscapes, beaches, gastronomy and heritage.