Bayeux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie

Fital Vakanties’s criteria: - Accommodation: hotels *** (high capacity) - Type of clientele : seniors/groups - Length of stay: 8 to 15 days - Km/day: 45 to 60km, easy roads - Any type of circuit

Belgian biking’s criteria: - Clients: adults, seniors, families - Tourism attractions: gastronomy and wine-tasting - Accommodation: 3 or 4 star hotels - Type of circuit: cycle loop - Km/day: maximum 60km

ID Travel’s criteria: - Clients: couples or groups (adults, seniors) - Budget: 700€ maximum - Length of stay: 8 days, 7 nights - Accommodation: cosy hotels - Km/day: 45 to 50km (max. 70km)

This 24km journey takes cyclists to Longues-sur-Mer and Arromanches.

Belgian biking’s criteria: - Clients: adults, seniors, families - Tourism attractions: gastronomy and wine-tasting - Accommodation: 3 or 4 star hotels - Type of circuit: cycle loop - Km/day: maximum 60km

Fly over Mont Saint-Michel Bay on an ultralight trike or autogyro and explore its incredible scenery! FLY OVER MONT SAINT-MICHEL BAY ON AN ULTRALIGHT TRIKE OR AUTOGYRO AND EXPLORE ITS INCREDIBLE SCENERY! Mont Saint-Michel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its medieval architecture and ideal location in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the biggest tides in Europe. In the company of an experienced guide, set off to discover this world-famous site. On an ultralight trike or autogyro, fly all the way around Mont Saint-Michel and take in the panoramic views of the bay and the cliffs of Champeaux. Discover the local flora and fauna and enjoy the adrenaline rush over this historical, cultural and natural site!

Take off on board an ultralight trike or autogyro and take in the breathtaking views over Mont Saint-Michel! TAKE OFF ON BOARD AN ULTRALIGHT TRIKE OR AUTOGYRO AND TAKE IN THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OVER MONT SAINT-MICHEL! Mont Saint-Michel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises up in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the biggest tides in Europe and offers visitors some spectacular scenery. In the company of a qualified pilot, fly away for a tour of this renowned site! Take in the views of its medieval architecture, the area’s flora and fauna and the beautiful coastal scenery. This is an out-of-the-ordinary way of seeing the Wonder of the Western World!

This gite consists of a spacious living/dining room with a fully equipped open kitchen (oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster). Two bedrooms with double beds and one bedroom with twin beds, a shower room, separate toilet. Basement with washing machine, dryer and a room that can be used as a playroom. Wifi. Garden with garden furniture and barbecue.

In the middle of the medieval town, Le Radar is a contemporary art space that never stands still. All year round, visitors can discover temporary exhibitions and cultural events. Every summer, it puts on a major exhibition that's not to be missed!

The ceramist Morgane Thomassin has a passion for history and mythology. Her ceramic, porcelain and stoneware creations offer a harmonious medley of past tradition and present trends. In her studio-boutique, she creates her collections of ceramic tableware and jewellery.

A certified ‘Museum of France’, the MABH invites you on a journey through the history of European art, via a display of 600 works of art (Caillebotte, Van Dongen, Boudin, etc.), 800 archaeological and ethnographic exhibits, 800 Bayeux porcelain pieces and 100 lace exhibits. You will also learn of Normandy’s eventful history, from prehistory to the modern age. Within an innovative scenographic display, the museum’s collections are housed in Bayeux’s former episcopal palace, a listed historic monument.

Fine example of Norman Medieval architecture consecrated on 14th July 1077 in presence of William the Conqueror. Extension and embellishment work between the 13th and 15th centuries.

This workshop and school, open to the public, offers an opportunity to discover some fine examples of the Bayeux lace that brought fame to Bayeux and the surrounding area.

De l'espace naturel sensible au sud de Bayeux jusqu'à la Ferme de la Haizerie à Vaux-sur-Aure au nord, cette promenade permet de découvrir, de façon originale, la rivière qui irrigue le territoire de Bayeux Intercom.

Come and visit our pottery workshop, where we produce dishes and ornamental pieces in decorated earthenware. You'll learn about the different stages in shaping a bowl, decorating techniques and firing in our 120L electric kiln. We'll also be demonstrating throwing and modeling. Finally, take a stroll through our pretty boutique featuring 100% Norman designers, producers and artisans.

Around the Cathedral, the historic centre, spared during the events of 1944, offers a remarkable architectural ensemble. From the foundation of Bayeux to general de Gaulle’s speech, anecdotes, heritage and curiosities retrace 2 000 years of the city’s extraordinary history.

Our organic farm works nine hectares of orchards around Bayeux. Within our Bayeux-based premises, we transform apples into cider, apple juice, aperitif, calvados, jelly preserves, etc. Pay a visit to our calvados cellars in Place Charles de Gaulle, in the centre of Bayeux, and enjoy a taste of our produce before you buy. Given that our farm covers a large and scattered surface area, we unfortunately cannot propose visits. However, ALL our products are made at the farm, using our own apples. No apple, nor any other product is purchased elsewhere. ‘Produit fermier’ on all our labels guarantees such quality.

Production and on-site sale of traditional preserves made with natural flavours and colourants and preservative-free! Boiled sweets, lollipops, marshmallow, caramels, ‘gui-gui’, nougatine, nougat and special creations - ‘Précieux’, ‘Nougat'liss’, ‘Choukinou’, etc. Boiled sweet and lollipop making demonstrations: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11am, followed by a taste of a warm ‘Berlingot’ boiled sweet! Children’s workshops: please enquire at the confectionery.

Pizzeria, menu of the day & traditional dishes

Refined and relaxed setting. As soon as you enter, the warm elegance of the place catches your eye. Evoking the cosy and contemporary spirit of Parisian brasseries, a bench undulates in the first room, a double fireplace warms the second, the third overlooking the garden welcomes us around a monumental period fireplace.

Norman and Italian cuisine, pizza to eat in or take away

Galettes and Crêpes, made and garnished to order with home-made products. Catering on the spot or to take away. Take advantage of our indoor terrace in summer.

Facing the cathedral and the Baron Gérard museum, Le P'tit Resto offers you a traditional and home-made cuisine in a warm setting. Edit Find our restaurant at the foot of the cathedral of Bayeux, in the heart of the historical site of the city. Our traditional and homemade cuisine is composed of seasonal and regional products, such as cider, calvados and organic pommeau. Try our homemade ice cream for dessert and discover our menu, which we change regularly (up to 4 times a year). Our lunch formula starts at 15,50€ TTC, with appetizers, the dish of the day, cheese or dessert, a glass of wine, coffee and a mignardise.

Buckwheat galettes (Normandy flour without additives), wheat crêpes. Cider, apple juice, pommeau, calvados from local producers. home cooking

Pastry chef - Chocolate maker - Tearoom

Smile and greed in a soft atmosphere: tea room, brunch, small "home-made" canteen and tea sale.

In a warm atmosphere, come and discover a cuisine between terroir and gastronomy! We work on quality, we cook in the morning for the evening, fresh products, of season. Our menu changes every week. No strawberry in January, no cabbage in summer! We want taste. It is a requirement, and it is our pleasure.

3 apartments of 35m² in the historical heart of Bayeux, each one can accommodate 1 to 4 people. Kitchens and private bathrooms entirely renovated. All the comforts, careful decoration and luxury services to feel at home with the French touch! Entirely private building. Free access to the laundry room for guests. Cots and baby equipment available on request Price per night from 99 ? to 120 ? depending on the season. Reservation of 2 Nights minimum. Rated 3* in 2017

In the center of Bayeux. Sunny terrace for a relaxing moment !

Hotel complex divided into 3 categories: Queen Mathilde, the Annex and the House of Mathilde. Located in the old town of Bayeux, 150m from the Cathedral and the Tapestry, these 32 air-conditioned rooms are equipped with beds in 160 or 180, shower-wc, direct telephone, TV and free WiFi access. Moreover, the rooms of the Annex and the House of Mathilde are equipped with a welcome tray. You will also find a mini bar at your disposal in the Maison de Mathilde. The hotel's terrace, weather permitting, will welcome you for your breakfast with local products. Take advantage of our restaurant in the heart of a green setting and its sunny terrace, by the river.

THE SMALLEST HOUSE IN FRANCE - For an unusual stay in the heart of Bayeux This small house of 16 m2 offers you all the modern comfort for an unusual stay in the heart of Bayeux. This former lock keeper's house, located above the Aure, a river crossing Bayeux, has been renovated with a lot of charm and includes a living room and a shower room with toilet on the first floor and a bedroom with a bed 160 on the first floor. NIGHTLY RENTAL A real doll's house, it is ideal for a stay for two and will be a starting point for many excursions: the medieval city of Bayeux (the cathedral and the Tapestry are 5 minutes away on foot), the Bessin and the landing beaches ....

The Churchill, a charming hotel in Bayeux, is located in the historic center of the city, near the 11th century Cathedral and the Queen Mathilde Tapestry, between the pedestrian street St Jean (shopping, regional market on Wednesdays) and the public parking lot. This renovated establishment offers stylish and comfortable rooms all equipped with bath, air conditioning, shower, WC, satellite flat screen TV. Bar service in the hotel and on the terrace. Store of decoration within the hotel. Numerous restaurants in the area.

Located just 400 meters from Bayeux Cathedral, Hotel De Brunville and La Table du Grand Luxembourg offers a restaurant in the heart of the medieval city. Served by an elevator, the en suite rooms are equipped with satellite TV. The hotel has a relaxation area with a heated outdoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna, available all year round.

Located in the very heart of the town of Bayeux, the "Clos de la croix" offers 5 charming guest rooms, in an authentic mansion dating from 1752. All the original decorative elements have been preserved: trumeau, mirrors, parquet floors, stone staircase, woodwork, beams,... The charm of yesteryear with modern comfort! All our rooms have been renovated in 2018. The property is also surrounded by a park with century-old trees. In the heart of a city classified as "Art and Heritage", it is a real invitation to travel to which we invite you.

Right in the heart of Bayeux's historic center, settle into a warm and welcoming home, with spacious proportions and a focus on garden and eco-design. Reach the D-Day Beaches in just a few minutes. Climb Mont Saint-Michel with a guide or in your own vehicle. Take advantage of coastal activities such as sand yachting, water sports and cycling or hiking trails. Have fun!

Gourmet restaurant in a luxurious setting.

Located in the heart of the historic center of Bayeux, a stone's throw from the famous Tapestry with a view of the cathedral, Villa Lara is a new 5-star hotel offering 28 spacious rooms ranging from 30 to 45 m². The hotel also has a private parking lot, an elevator, air conditioning, a fitness room, WiFi access and a meeting room.