What to visit in Bayeux ?

The architectural and cultural wonders of the city of Bayeux attract thousands of tourists every year. The Romanesque and Gothic cathedral is one of the most interesting historical monuments to visit. It was built in the 11th century and burned in 1106. But this large, very original building, 96 m long and 23 m high, was rebuilt in the 12th century and rebuilt a century later. The chapter house or "chapter" which dates from the thirteenth and fourteenth century is also a place not to be missed in Bayeux.Indeed, this room which is part of a monastery still contains until today the 13 remains members of the House of Babenberg. In addition, the chapter house contains a large number of ancient objects such as a box made of ivory and silver plates and contains ecclesiastical ornaments attributed to the bishop of Bayeux in the seventh century. In addition, in the sacristy of the Church is enclosed a painted cabinet of the thirteenth century with several objects that date from that time. Moreover, those who come to visit Bayeux should make a tour to the museum which is north of the cathedral, the former chapter library. In this museum, there are still remains of a Roman arch that were discovered in the 1847s as well as so many other vestiges that attract many tourists each year to come to this picturesque French town. In addition, several chapels are the fame of Bayeux. These include the seminary chapel dating from the 13th century with the seven-storey Renaissance tower of Saint Patrice Church; the Saint-Laurent chapel with the ruins of the Gothic church of Saint-Sauveur. It is also noteworthy that the old houses of Bayeux make this city unique. Indeed, it is possible to identify various traditional houses worthy of interest. Among others, there is the old house n ° 4 which is located at rue Saint-Malto. It is a vast logis wooden dating from the fifteenth and sixteenth century. There is also the old house No. 1 Street Franche, the governor's house at the street Bourbeneur and the grand manor called "the Caillerie" which dates from the sixteenth century. The old hotels of Saint-Nicolas are also essential when it comes to spending a stay in Bayeux. In addition to all this, the 11th century tapestry, which is registered on UNESCO's "Memory of the World", is an architectural heritage that dates back to medieval times and is known throughout the world. His tapestry also represents the conquest of England by William the Conqueror. So, a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy and the Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History, the Bayeux tapestry, the botanical garden, the British cemetery and the banks of the river. the Aure and the old Bayeux are at the rendez-vous during a stay in Bayeux. But it's not just history buffs who make it fun to visit this city. Young people will also be delighted to practice water sports and especially to enjoy the beautiful beach of Bayeux. A car service is always on time can be made available to you if you want to enjoy every minute of your stay.