• The official name of the Bayeux Tapestry

• The famous Bayeux Tapestry, a 3 foot by almost 300 foot embroidery, is on display here. It is historically linked to William the Conquerer and shows 'cartoons' of the events leading up to and through the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

• This Viking ship is located in the courtyard of the Tapestry museum and is a replica of those used by the 'North Men' or 'Norse Men' from which Normandy gets much of its heritage and its name

• Another view of the Viking ship. Because photos of the tapestry were not permitted, the next three photos were obtained from Wikimedia Commons.

• Tapestry detail of ship. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

• In this full-height segment of the tapestry, which is in a case behind glass, the Normans, on horseback, charge the Saxon soldiers, on foot with shields, in the Battle of Hastings. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

• Tapestry detail of fleeing Saxon troops. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

• This 'foot shot' shows one of the medallions that mark the scenic walks through Bayeux

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• The cathedral in Bayeux

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• The cathedral in Bayeux

• The cathedral in Bayeux

• The cathedral in Bayeux

• The cathedral in Bayeux

• A gargoyle at the cathedral

• A combination gargoyle and pigeon perch

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• The cathedral in Bayeux

• The cathedral in Bayeux

• The cathedral in Bayeux

• The cathedral in Bayeux

• The cathedral in Bayeux

• The cathedral in Bayeux

• One of the older homes in Bayeux. This half-timbered construction is common in France.

• Detail of the half-timbered construction

• Door detail

• Door detail

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• A cat in a window

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• The street market in Bayeux

• The street market in Bayeux

• The street market in Bayeux

• The main street through downtown Bayeux: Rue Saint Malo, Rue Saint Martin, & Rue Saint Jean. It changes names depending on where you are.

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• Two boys fishing in the river

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• Irises

• Irises

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