L’Office de tourisme de Bayeux Intercom

The tour starts here. Not all stops are listed below. More than 20 stops will give us the opportunity to teach you about linguistic expressions, old habits, famous historical figures, architecture, events... our commentary is cheerful and informative

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Learn about medieval industries such as tanning and dyeing and how river Aure is at the heart of these activities

10 minutes

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Learn about the impact of the Augustine sisters on the Bayeux community and how one of them left her mark in a country we now call Canada! Locate the famous Bayeux Tapestry in this alley: needless to say your guide will explain the many events and characters surrounding the famous Battle of Hastings and the accession of William the Conqueror to the throne of England, illustrated on the famous 11th century embroidery, namely The Bayeux Tapestry, a must-see during your stay

10 minutes

Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux (Pass By)

During the city tour we will pass in front of the famous Tapestry Museum and we will explain what the building previously was.

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Let your guide explain the origins of Bayeux dating from Celtic times and admire the ruins of the Roman castrum

15 minutes

Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Learn about the different stages of the construction of Bayeux cathedral and discover its many architectural features

20 minutes

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Understand why this 200+ old sycamore tree is called Liberty Tree and learn about French Revolution

10 minutes

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Let us tell you about the liberation of Bayeux on June 7th and the first visit of General de Gaulle in this square

15 minutes