7 Of Normandy’s Coolest & Most Intriguing Places (in Photos)
5. Bayeux: More Than Just a Tapestry
Bayeux might be famous for its 11th-century tapestry, but this charming town has plenty more to show off. Its medieval center is full of cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and canals like the one in this photo – lined with stone buildings and colorful flower-filled boats.
The Aure River flows through the heart of Bayeux with small bridges crossing over it, connecting shops, cafés, and art galleries that keep the area buzzing.
Nearby, the Bayeux Cathedral dominates the town. Built in 1077, it’s where the Bayeux Tapestry was first displayed, telling the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England.
Bayeux was the first town liberated after D-Day and now hosts the Battle of Normandy Museum and British War Cemetery.