Bayeux

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Bayeux has lots of fun places to go see. There are some great Battle of Normandy tours, and D-day tours. Another must see is the Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry. This shows the actual 70 meter long tapestry that tell the story of the Battle of Hastings. While your in the area another great place to visit is the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Bayeux. This gothic style cathedral as just as beautiful outside as it is inside with stained glass windows on the inside. Bayeux is a great place to visit for every age.

Vocabulary You Need To know in Bayeux:


 * tapestry:** a piece of thick fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving threads into it.
 * cathedral:** is a church in which is associated with a bishop
 * World War II:** it was a war between German forces and combined forces of Great Britain and France. It lasted from 1939 to 1945.

City of Bayeux: Bayeux is a small city in the Lower Normandy region of France. It's population is 16,000 so it is a rather smaller city. It is mostly known for it's amazing visiting places. Many of which are listed in the above paragraph. When visiting Bayeux it is good to know that you can mostly get around on foot. The down town area is a ten minute walk from the train station. Tourist's only complaint seems to be the low internet access, but with so much to see I doubt you will be spending much time on the internet.

Bayeux Tapestry: The Bayeux Tapestry is the main must-see when visiting Bayeux. It is actually more accurately described as an embroidery. It is a huge 70 meters long, and depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings. It depicts the conquest of England by the Duke of Normandy, William. William commissioned it to be made, and although no one actually knows who made it, it is commonly believed monks made it. It features legendary animals and gives an inside look at what went on during the Battle of Hastings. When visiting Bayeux, it is a number one must-see. Other tourist attractions are the D-Day tours, and First and Second World War Battle sites.

Bayeux Tapestry Cathedral



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