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Bayeux

Bayeux is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France.

Type City

Why go

  • Subprefecture and commune in Normandy, France.
  • Served by Mosles Airfield.

History

Bayeux is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France.

Restaurants & places to go

Tea, Coffee Shop, Chocolate, Ice Cream · Artisan glacier Opening hours: Mo 13:00-22:00; Tu 13:00-23:00; We 13:00-22:00; Th 13:00-23:00; Fr 13:00-22:00; Sa… · glaces-moustache.fr
Indoor
Cafe · Salon de thé, Saladerie Opening hours: Fr off; Sa-Th 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · le-ptea-cosy-bayeux.metro.bar
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · mcdonalds.fr
Indoor
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,18:00-21:00; Su-Mo off Features: outdoor seating · mcommemarie.fr
Indoor
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:30-21:00; Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00 · levoletquipenche.fr
Indoor
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · courtepaille.com
Indoor
Regional, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-14:00,18:45-21:00 · acte2restaurant.com
Indoor
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su off; Mo off; Tu 12:00-18:00; We 16:00-18:00; Th-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:30-18:00 Features: vegan options · coeurdesushi.com
Indoor

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Airports

Caen Carpiquet airport (CFR) 21 km to the centre
Caen, NOR, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Airlinair, VOLOTEA Airways) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Ajaccio, Lyon, Nice, Paris (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Airlinair A5 (CRJ-700, BEH) · 3 routes: Lyon, Nice, Paris
  • VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Ajaccio

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Mosles Airfield 8.3 km to the centre
Mosles, Calvados, NOR, FR
Outdoor
Omaha Beach Airfield 13 km to the centre
Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados, NOR, FR
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mosles Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bayeux. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing