Days out
Bayeux
40 mins away from La Petite Houssaye is the beautiful town of Bayeux which was left undamaged by WWII. The town is full of half-timbered houses and beautiful medieval architecture. There are 3 museums, public gardens, great places to eat, a cathedral and a war cemetery as well as some fabulous shops.
Bayeux Cathedral / Cathedrale Notre Dame
The Bayeux Tapestry / Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
The tapestry tells the story of William the Conqueror and his conquest of England in 1066, using the medium of linen. The tapestry is 70 metres long and was created in 11th Century - a real medieval epic.
There is an audio guide included in the price of the visit, which is available in 16 languages (French, English, German, Chinese, Danish, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese and Czech) and the museum even offers a junior commentary in French and English for young people.
The visit lasts about 1.5 hours and costs 9 Euros.
Bayeux War Cemetery
The Public Gardens / Jardin Public de Bayeux
The Reporters' Memorial
Musee Baron Gerard
Museum of the Battle of Normandy
Lace Conservatory / Museum
Bayeux Cathedral / Cathedrale Notre Dame
The Bayeux Tapestry / Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
The tapestry tells the story of William the Conqueror and his conquest of England in 1066, using the medium of linen. The tapestry is 70 metres long and was created in 11th Century - a real medieval epic.
There is an audio guide included in the price of the visit, which is available in 16 languages (French, English, German, Chinese, Danish, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese and Czech) and the museum even offers a junior commentary in French and English for young people.
The visit lasts about 1.5 hours and costs 9 Euros.
Bayeux War Cemetery
The Public Gardens / Jardin Public de Bayeux
The Reporters' Memorial
Musee Baron Gerard
Museum of the Battle of Normandy
Lace Conservatory / Museum