"your own medieval times" Bayeux by morgane1692

Bayeux Travel Guide: 183 reviews and 522 photos

No detail is too small to notice here! - Bayeux

Yes, the centerpiece of this Norman gem is its splendid medieval cathedral, but there's more to Bayeux than that. Don't have a plan when you visit here, just wander the lanes and discover.

Pros and Cons

Pros:small enough to see everything during a day's walk around town
In a nutshell:excellent base for your Norman explorations!

Last visit to Bayeux: Mar 1999
Intro Updated Aug 3, 2003
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Reviews (5)

before the terror and fun began! - Bayeux

respect the other world and it won't... Things to Do (3)

After you crane your neck and oooh and awww at the wonders aboveground, make sure you step below the main level of... more travel advice

stained glass glory Things to Do (3)

Oh, just one more example of remarkable, 13th century (or thereabouts...) craftsmanship. Go ahead, admire. They don't... more travel advice

who can NOT love a fella like this? - Bayeux

Our friend, monsieur GARGOYLE... Things to Do (3)

All of the finest European cathedrals are peppered with them, right? Bayeux is no exception, thank...goodness. more travel advice

close to a variety of centuries - Bayeux

Gare de Bayeux Transportation (1)

From the hub we call Paris, you can navigate much of the rest of France by rail. One such train will drop you here in... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
no-frills, provincial lodging, all you...

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shaironen Jan 2, 2005 at 12:24 AM

Happy New Year Christine! Hope you'll enjoy your visit to Israel.
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ExGuyParis Jan 27, 2004 at 4:13 AM

We had a great time in Bayeux ; thanks for the tips! It is really a good place for the gargoyle circuit... and I LOVED the crypt.
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Groentje Jan 26, 2004 at 7:15 AM

I love gargoyles!! Looks like I should start exploring my surroundings again; Normandy seems very nice!
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jide08 Aug 4, 2003 at 8:38 AM

Good start. You gave me the idea of possibly going there next week. Nice photos.
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OrlandoBR Mar 2, 2003 at 3:26 PM

Good to see you're improving on your French!
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Carmanah Sep 28, 2002 at 12:50 AM

gorgeous photos! I was here in October 94, but only to see the Tapestries...