Historic site
Normandy American Cemetery
Bayeux, France
Cemetery and memorial overlooking Omaha Beach.
Town · France · Normandy
Bayeux
Well-preserved medieval town and base for the D-Day beaches.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Bayeux matters
Bayeux was spared bombing in 1944, and that is why its stone streets still look as they did centuries ago. A towering Gothic cathedral sits in the centre, a stream runs through old mills, and the D-Day beaches are a short drive away. It is a gentle, thoughtful base for Normandy.
Talking points
- The town escaped major damage during the Second World War.
- Its cathedral was consecrated in the 11th century.
- Landing beaches and memorials lie along the nearby coast.
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What to see in Bayeux
Historic site
Arromanches Mulberry Harbour
Bayeux, France
Remains of the artificial harbour built after D-Day.
Church, mosque or temple
Bayeux Cathedral
Bayeux, France
Norman-Gothic cathedral in the heart of Bayeux.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.