Bayeux 7 Day Itinerary

July 10, 2024

Bayeux 7-Day Itinerary

🗺️ Day 1: Arrival & City Exploration

Check-in at the charming Hotel du Gouvernement (Highly recommended)
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Bayeux Cathedral, an impressive example of Norman architecture
Walk down Rue St. Sauveur and explore its historic half-timbered houses
Lunch at Auberge Gondree (Traditional French cuisine)
Afternoon visit to Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux (Bayeux Tapestry Museum)
Evening stroll along the picturesque River Aure and dine at Le Bistrot des Arts, a contemporary restaurant

🗺️ Day 2: D-Day Beaches

Early breakfast at hotel
Take a day trip to Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery (Bus or car rental recommended)
Explore Arromanches, with its remarkable D-Day Museum and the Mulberry Harbour
Lunch at Le Grand Cafe in Arromanches
Continue to Longues-sur-Mer for the German Gun Battery sight
Return to Bayeux for dinner at La Maison d’Omer (Traditional Norman cuisine)

🗺️ Day 3: Castle Day

Breakfast at hotel
Morning visit to Château de Tatihou, an island castle accessible by shuttle boat
Pack a picnic lunch for your day out
Afternoon visit to Château de la Baleine, another stunning castle with gardens and a tearoom
Return to Bayeux and enjoy dinner at Le Jardin des Sens, a Michelin-starred restaurant

🗺️ Day 4: Market Day & Cooking Class

Morning visit to Bayeux’s vibrant outdoor market (Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) for local produce and souvenirs
Book a cooking class at Atelier des Saveurs to learn traditional French and Norman dishes
Afternoon at leisure, explore the city or relax at the hotel
Dinner at Le Pain Quotidien (International cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients)

🗺️ Day 5: Bike Tour & Après-midi

Rent bikes and follow the Route des Plus Beaux Villages Normands, stopping at pretty villages like Beuvron-en-Auge or Saint-Cyr-la-Campagne
Picnic lunch on your bike tour (Buy supplies at the market in the morning)
Afternoon return to Bayeux and relax at the hotel
Dinner at L’Échaudé, a cozy restaurant with a warm atmosphere and delicious seafood dishes

🗺️ Day 6: Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel

Early breakfast at hotel
Full day trip to Mont-Saint-Michel (Train or car rental recommended)
Explore the abbey, walk around the village, and enjoy the stunning views
Lunch at La Mère Poulard (Famous for its omelettes) or Auberge du Parc (Traditional French cuisine)
Return to Bayeux in the evening and dine at Le Tout à Fait (Modern French cuisine)

🗺️ Day 7: Departure