5 days in Bayeux Itinerary

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.

Escape the urban bustle at Cap Carteret and Juno Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tatihou Island and Le Bois des Aigles. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bayeux: Le Phare de Gatteville (in Gatteville-le-Phare), Rue du Gros-Horloge (in Rouen) and D-Day Experience (Dead Man's Corner museum) (in Saint-Come-du-Mont). The adventure continues: explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, get engrossed in the history at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, stop by Fantastic Attic, and join in the after-dark buzz at Au Fin Gousier.

For ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Bayeux trip planner.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo Airport, Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport and Deauville-Saint-Gatien Airport. In February, daytime highs in Bayeux are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.