Loop 33 - Omaha Beach : Bayeux - Colleville-sur-Mer - Port-en-Bessin

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.

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.

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.

A genuine gateway to the D-Day Landing Beaches, the museum offers you a delve into History, over a chronological account of the events of the summer of 1944, enhanced with themed exhibition areas covering topics such as the Resistance and General de Gaulle, war correspondents, the Allied aviation, civilian life... all illustrated via period pieces and equipment. Archive film (25 minutes) - Normandy 44: Decisive Victory in the West. Tour lasts: from 30 mins to 1h30.

Nestled between two cliffs and open to both the sea and the hinterland, Port-en-Bessin has lived for a thousand years to the rythm of the tides and the coming and going of its trawlers. As Normandy's leading fishing port, the charming village combines modern facilities with ancestral know-how.