Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux embroidery is a historic linen and wool work created in the 1070s. It was commissioned by Odo, Earl of Kent, and is currently recognized as a historical monument and a listing on the Memory of the World International Register. It stands as the second most looked-up sight in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily high temperatures reach 21 °C and rainfall is lower. Spring and early autumn offer moderate temperatures, while winter months are colder with highs of 8 °C and more frequent rain. The nearest airport is Caen Carpiquet, located 21 km away. Travelers can also arrive via Beauvais-Tillé airport, which is 205 km away, or travel 227 km from Paris to reach the city.
Visitors can combine a trip here with a visit to the nearby Bayeux Cathedral, located 0.3 km away, or the Mulberry harbours, which are 9.4 km away. The exhibition is located at the Centre Guillaume le Conquérant on Rue de Nesmond. The site is wheelchair accessible and requires an admission fee. Note that the facility is closed from September 1, 2025, until October 1, 2027. Regular opening hours are Monday through Sunday, from 09:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 19:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 62 | 65 | 56 | 68 | 60 | 57 | 54 | 67 | 93 | 85 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
