Listed on Unesco's Memory of the World register since 2007, the Bayeux Tapestry is a genuine masterpiece of Romanesque art. This one-piece canvas wall hanging, embroidered in the 11th century, is of a length of 70m and a height of 50cm.
It offers an illustrated narration of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by the Duke of Normandy, later to become William the Conqueror. It is a truly unique document on European life in the Middle Ages.
Audio guided tour of the tapestry: 25 minutes.
Exhibition halls and audiovisual displays. Unaccompanied tour time: 45 mins to 1h30.
Ratings and quality marks
- Normandie Qualité Tourisme
- Qualité Tourisme
Prices
Price | Min. | Max. |
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Base rate - full rate adult | 12€ | |
Reduced rate | 7,50€ | |
Student rate | 5€ |
Gratuities
Payment methods
- Carte bleue
- Postal or bank cheques
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
- Eurocard - Mastercard
- Contactless payment
- Visa
Services
Equipment
- Baby changing area
- Film projection room
Sittings
- Shop
- Bicycle parking
- Groups welcome