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32 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bayeux, France


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Known for its stunning medieval architecture, cobbled streets, and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, this town in Normandy, France, I an excellent vacation destination. Bayeux is a great place to visit if you like history and beautiful scenery.

There are plenty of things to do in Bayeux, including visiting the Bayeux Tapestry Museum (Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux). Here, visitors can take an audio tour of the beautifully preserved embroidered tapestry.

And if you’re a lover of nature and the outdoors, why not stop by the Jardin Public de Bayeux? It is home to streams, flowers, shrubs, and stunning moss-covered trees- ideal for a peaceful afternoon walk.

Here follows our list of top things to do in Bayeux, France

The 32 Most Popular Things To Do In Bayeux, France

32. Memorial des Reporters di Bayeux

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Rue des Cordeliers Bayeux

31. Maison d’Adam et Ève (Bayeux)

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 2 12 Rue du Bienvenu Bayeux

30. Parc éco-éducatif SEROC

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 14663 Saint Vigor le Grand

Web Address:   http://seroc14.fr/

29. Château de Barbeville

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 42 Ham de l’Eglise Barbeville

Tel:  6-15-02-04-61

Web Address:   https://chateaudebarbeville.com/

28. Château de Magny-en-Bessin

4.1 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: 14400 Magny en Bessin

27. Hêtre pleureur

4.6 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 55 Rue de Port en Bessin Bayeux

Tel:  2-31-10-10-14

26. Église Sainte-Marguerite de Ducy-Sainte-Marguerite

4.6 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: Le Bourg Ducy Sainte Marguerite

25. Promenade de la Vallée de l’Aure

4.3 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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Location: 14400 Vaux sur Aure

24. Église Saint-Pierre de Rucqueville

4.0 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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Location: D126 Moulins en Bessin

Web Address:   https://eglisederucqueville.wordpress.com/

23. Le Chateau de Vaucelles

4.3 ★★★★☆ (17 reviews)

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Location: 4 Chateau Vaucelles

22. Château de Vaulaville

4.1 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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Location: Chateau de Vaulaville Tour en Bessin

21. Sources Garden

4.9 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

Location: 544 rue du pont floquet Vaux sur Seulles

Tel:  6-61-51-67-47

Web Address:   http://jardindessources.fr/

20. Aure

4.3 ★★★★☆ (41 reviews)

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19. Parc de la Vallée de l’Aure

4.7 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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Location: 16 18 Bd Sadi Carnot Bayeux

18. Puertos artificiales Arromanches

4.6 ★★★★★ (49 reviews)

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Location: 6 Pl du Six Juin 1944 Arromanches les Bains

17. Monastère La Joie Saint Benoît

4.8 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

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Location: 48 Rue Saint Loup Bayeux

Tel:  7-49-50-50-03

Web Address:   http://lajoiesaintbenoit.com/

16. Longues Abbey

4.6 ★★★★★ (89 reviews)

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Location: 17 Rue de l’Abbaye Longues sur Mer

Tel:  2-31-21-78-41

Web Address:   https://abbayedelongues.fr/

15. Jardins du Château de Brécy

4.3 ★★★★☆ (107 reviews)

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Location: Les Jardins du Chateau de Brecy 8 route du Chateau Hameau de Creully sur Seulles

Tel:  2-31-80-11-48

Web Address:   https://jardinsdebrecy.com/

14. Musée des épaves sous-marines du débarquement

3.9 ★★★★☆ (236 reviews)

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Location: Lieu dit Escures RD6 Commes

Tel:  2-31-21-17-06

13. Cap Manvieux

4.6 ★★★★★ (236 reviews)

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Location: Chem Du Callouet Tracy sur Mer

12. Mondaye Abbey

4.7 ★★★★★ (427 reviews)

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Location: 14250 Juaye Mondaye

Tel:  2-31-92-58-11

Web Address:   http://mondaye.com/

11. Bayeux AVENTURE – Parc de loisirs & attractions

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,111 reviews)

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Location: Route de Cussy

Tel:  2-61-79-02-79

Web Address:   https://bayeux-aventure.fr/

10. Longues-sur-Mer battery

4.6 ★★★★★ (7,674 reviews)

Location: 39 Rue de la Mer Longues sur Mer

Tel:  2-31-21-46-87

Web Address:   http://bayeux-tourism.com/

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9. Fêtes médiévales de Bayeux

4.7 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 14400 Bayeux

Tel:  2-31-92-03-30

8. Bayeux Memorial

4.6 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: 1939 Bd Fabian Ware Bayeux

Web Address:   https://wartimeni.com/location/bayeux-memorial-bayeux-normandy-france/

7. Église Saint-Patrice

4.4 ★★★★☆ (102 reviews)

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Location: 18 Rue d’Eterville Bayeux

Tel:  2-31-92-01-85

6. Louny Parc

4.1 ★★★★☆ (218 reviews)

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Location: Rue Francois Guerin Bayeux

Tel:  9-80-92-81-45

Web Address:   http://louny-parc.fr/

5. Museum of Art and History Baron Gerard

4.6 ★★★★★ (249 reviews)

Location: 37 Rue du Bienvenu Bayeux

Tel:  2-31-92-14-21

Web Address:   https://bayeuxmuseum.com/musee-dart-et-dhistoire-baron-gerard/

4. Botanical Garden

4.4 ★★★★☆ (986 reviews)

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Location: 55 Route de Port en Bessin Bayeux

Tel:  2-31-51-60-60

Web Address:   https://bayeux.fr/fr/lieu/le-jardin-botanique

3. Museum of the Battle of Normandy

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,937 reviews)

Location: Bd Fabian Ware Bayeux

Tel:  2-31-51-46-90

Web Address:   https://bayeuxmuseum.com/musee-memorial-de-la-bataille-de-normandie/

2. Bayeux Cathedral

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,889 reviews)

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Location: Rue du Bienvenu Bayeux

Tel:  2-31-92-48-48

Web Address:   https://bayeux.fr/fr/decouvrir-bayeux/cathedrale-notre-dame

1. Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux

4.6 ★★★★★ (7,776 reviews)

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Location: 13B Rue de Nesmond Bayeux

Tel:  2-31-51-25-50

Web Address:   https://bayeuxmuseum.com/la-tapisserie-de-bayeux/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bayeux, France! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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