Bayeux Old Town, France

Bayeux’s old town features well-preserved medieval buildings, charming streets, and a picturesque atmosphere. Walking through it gives a sense of the town’s long history.

Bayeux serves as a significant historical and cultural hub, attracting tourists interested in medieval history and World War II.

Bayeux Cathedral: A stunning Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux, dates back to the 11th century. It was consecrated in 1077 in the presence of William the Conqueror.

A side hallway that goes to front of the church

The altar

The back side

Walked around the altar

The altar at the front end of the church

The left-hand side hallway and looking at the rear of the church.

Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux

Bayeux Tapestry: This 70-meter-long embroidered cloth depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, particularly the Battle of Hastings. It is housed in the Bayeux Museum and is one of the most significant artifacts of the Middle Ages.

Medium: The tapestry is an embroidered cloth rather than a woven tapestry. It is made of linen with woolen yarns in various colors.

Scenes: The tapestry consists of around 50 scenes with Latin inscriptions that illustrate the events from the end of Edward the Confessor’s reign to the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent victory of William the Conqueror.

The tapestry is renowned for its detailed and realistic depiction of 11th-century life, including the time’s clothing, armor, ships, and battle tactics.

This is a replica of part of the tapestry.