Bayeux Cathedral
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux
A Norman-Gothic cathedral consecrated in 1077, for which the Bayeux Tapestry was first made, with 11th-century murals preserved in its underground crypt.
Bayeux Cathedral was consecrated in 1077 in the presence of William the Conqueror and Bishop Odo. The Bayeux Tapestry was most likely made to decorate this church. The cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic styles: the lower part of the nave is a Romanesque arcade, while the upper part and the choir are Gothic. The underground crypt preserves 15th-century angel murals. Bayeux came through World War II almost undamaged and was the first French city liberated after the landings. Entry is free, and in summer the exterior is lit with projected night shows.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30/09:00–18:00/19:00
Nearby sights
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Baron Gérard (MAHB)
- Bayeux Old Town & Aure Mills
- Bayeux Tapestry Museum
- Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy & Bayeux War Cemetery
- Longues-sur-Mer Battery
- Port-en-Bessin
- Arromanches & Mulberry Harbour
- Overlord Museum