Guidebook for Bayeux
Food Scene
Delicious traditional cuisine from the region, terrific lunches from the set menu. Closed Monday + Tuesday lunch.
6 locals recommend
La Maison Blanche
10 Rue LaitièreDelicious traditional cuisine from the region, terrific lunches from the set menu. Closed Monday + Tuesday lunch.
One of Bayeux's best restaurants, a real treat for a special occasion meal.
18 locals recommend
La Rapière
53 Rue Saint-JeanOne of Bayeux's best restaurants, a real treat for a special occasion meal.
Sited on the main square in Bayeux, a great place to sit and relax for coffee/beer/lunch and watch the Saturday morning market taking place.
LA TERRASSE
24 Rue Alain ChartierSited on the main square in Bayeux, a great place to sit and relax for coffee/beer/lunch and watch the Saturday morning market taking place.
Large menu, local produce, outside seating available.
8 locals recommend
Le Pommier | Restaurant Bayeux
38-40 Rue des CuisiniersLarge menu, local produce, outside seating available.
Sightseeing
Bayeux Cathedral
Rue du BienvenuOur Cathedral is over 1,000 years old and a must see.
Site of the monumental D-Day landings of 1944. My husband, Charles, is a guide for the D-Day beaches. There are various tour companies, Bayeux Shuttle/Albion, Normandy Sightseeing Tours, Overlord.
Omaha Beach Sector Charlie
Place du DébarquementSite of the monumental D-Day landings of 1944. My husband, Charles, is a guide for the D-Day beaches. There are various tour companies, Bayeux Shuttle/Albion, Normandy Sightseeing Tours, Overlord.
Sainte-Mère-Église
This is the most visited place in France after the Eiffel Tower. If time allows we suggest you book overnight accommodation ON Mont St Michel, otherwise visit as early or as late as possible in the day or you will be there with your 250,000 closest friends !
649 locals recommend
Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
This is the most visited place in France after the Eiffel Tower. If time allows we suggest you book overnight accommodation ON Mont St Michel, otherwise visit as early or as late as possible in the day or you will be there with your 250,000 closest friends !
Honfleur station
Charming working fishing port - lovely Sunday morning market. Kids will love the 'beach' when the tide goes out - search 'base maree' for tide times, lots of shells and rock polls.
85 locals recommend
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
Charming working fishing port - lovely Sunday morning market. Kids will love the 'beach' when the tide goes out - search 'base maree' for tide times, lots of shells and rock polls.
Arts & Culture
The World Famous Bayeux Tapestry depicts William The Conqueror's conquest of England in 1066.
261 locals recommend
Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
13B Rue de NesmondThe World Famous Bayeux Tapestry depicts William The Conqueror's conquest of England in 1066.
Wonderful museum charting the history of the area through archeological finds, art, porcelain, lace, pottery and photograhs, highly recommended.
42 locals recommend
Museum of Art and History Baron Gerard
37 Rue du BienvenuWonderful museum charting the history of the area through archeological finds, art, porcelain, lace, pottery and photograhs, highly recommended.