Write an entry Entries about this placeUntitled by dvarmaziSaw the tapestry, but couldn’t get to the landing beaches because they charge you an $80 van ride to get there. The tapestry was worth the trip though. Gory, but evocative. It’s hard to believe someone made it by hand, considering how long it is. But back then, well you know… over 5 years agoMore history by AyaBayeux has a place not just in WWII history, but in the Norman conquest of England, and that’s why I visited. It’s the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, an amazing record of the events leading up to October 14, 1066. over 6 years ago |
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Pay tribute to the soldiers who fought at Omaha Beach on this afternoon tour of the Normandy beaches from Bayeux. You'll visit the famous battlefield sites of World War II and gain invaluable insights into the wartime experience of the soldiers who fo... $69.56 
Relive the events of the Battle of Normandy with a private tour of the sites that particularly interest you. Choose your own itinerary from sites that could include Utah Beach, Sainte Mere Eglise, Pointe Du Hoc, Longues Sur Mer, and the American and Ge... $92.49 
If time is tight and you'd like to tour the Normandy beaches, this quick morning tour from Bayeux will show you all the poignant highlights of these important World War II battle sites. Your minivan holds a maximum of eight passengers, and a small grou... $50.59 
You'll really appreciate the magic of Mont Saint Michel and Saint Malo on a private tour of these exquisite French highlights. The fairytale island of Mont Saint Michel is just off the coast of Normandy, and is one of the most popular attractions in Fr... $92.49 
Retrace the main assaults undertaken by the British forces during the first days of the Battle of Normandy on a poignant battlefields tour you'll never forget. If you have a relative who fought in the war, or are at all interested in 20th-century histo... $107.50 See All Activities » |
Bayeux (pronounced [bajø]) is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France.
