Bayeux, Commune in Normandy
Bayeux is known for its well-preserved medieval cityscape and Gothic architecture.
The town is famous for the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England.
Bayeux has been a center of religion and culture since the Roman era.
The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport in Caen.
It was the first city to be liberated by the Allies during the Battle of Normandy in World War II.
Location: Calvados
Location: arrondissement of Bayeux
Population: 12640
Elevation above the sea: 32 m
Phone: +33231516060
Email: population@mairie-bayeux.fr
Website: mairie-bayeux.fr
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Bayeux is known for its well-preserved medieval cityscape and Gothic architecture.
The Bayeux Tapestry is a 70 meters long embroidered cloth which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England.
Bayeux Cathedral is a stunning example of Norman-Romanesque architecture.
The Bayeux Seminary is an imposing structure with remarkable architecture.
The Mémorial des Reporters de Bayeux is a homage to journalists who have lost their lives while reporting from war zones.
The Baron Gérard Museum hosts a rich collection of art and history exhibits.
The Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum showcases the events and significance of the 1944 battle.
The Église Saint-Patrice de Bayeux is a Gothic and Renaissance church located in Bayeux.
The Jardin botanique de Bayeux is a picturesque botanical garden located in Bayeux, France.
Augustodurum is an ancient Roman archaeological site.
