Bayeux Tapestry
Museum/Theme Park - Medieval
The Bayeux Tapestry is neither a tapestry nor was it made in Bayeux. It is a 70 metre long embroidery made in the 11th century that tells the story of the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy. Thought to have been commissioned by the Bishop of Bayeux, Odo - William's half brother, there is however no agreement on where it was made.
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Practical Information
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Location: France - Normandy - Calvados - Bayeux
Onsite Facilities: open year round, onsite souvenir/book shop, wheelchair accessible, car park, self guiding allowed
Official Website: Bayeux Tapestry
Nearby Sites
Sites up to 50 km away as the crow flies. Click to see Nearby Sites on a Google Map.
- Normandy Museum 26 km / 16 miles
- Vieux-la-Romaine 27 km / 17 miles
Site owner or manager? Proprietaires ou gestionnaires des sites?
Services
- Basse Copette Two vacation rentals (gites) and B&B in a rural hamlet on the Normandy/Picardy border (2 - 3 bedrooms). Swimming pool. Meals are available.
- Vacation Rentals in France
Resources
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Rough Guide to Brittany - Normandy
(Amazon.com)
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Rough Guide to Brittany - Normandy
(Amazon.co.uk)
Thomas (10 comments)
October 16, 2011
This is one of those objects I never tire of visiting! There are two components: the tapestry and the museum. The Tapestry is in a glass case on the ground floor. I strongly recommend taking the audio guide (included in the entrance fee), although it does rush through the story (about 25 minutes) it is better than nothing. Be careful, the audio device no longer allows you to pause the commentary and then continue; it starts automatically as you enter the display room. This does have the advantage of keeping visitors moving, which is particularly helpful when there are large tour groups (which have priority at this museum). Once the commentary is finished there is nothing to stop you going back and examine at your leisure.
The museum is located upstairs, and is visited after the Tapestry. It provides a background to the story and times of the tapestry.