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- Europe
- France
- Normandy
- Bayeaux
Bayeaux
This ancient Viking settlement is situated a few miles inland,
between La Havre and Cherbourg, and was the first French town to be
liberated in 1944 during World War II. Fortunately Bayeux was
spared from too much war damage, and remains full of old-world
character with wooden houses, some elegant stone buildings and
cobblestone roads. Many visitors flock here to explore the sites
associated with the war's 'Longest Day' including an interesting
D-Day museum and the famous landing beaches (less than 10
miles/16km away). A museum celebrating an older, but equally
historic battle is located in the vicinity. This, the Musée de la
Tapisserie de Bayeux, contains the famous tapestry that tells the
story of the Battle of Hastings. The 231-foot (69m) strip of
embroidered linen depicts scenes of Harold's coronation as the
Saxon king of England, him being told of the apparition of a comet
(a portent of misfortune), William dressing for war, and Harold's
death. (Admission EUR7.80 (adult), free for children under nine;
open 9am to 6.30pm, closing at 7pm from May to August and 6pm from
November to March). Also worth seeing is the Notre-Dame de Bayeux,
a fine Norman Romanesque cathedral, rich in sculpture.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).