Discover Bayeux at restaurant le Lion d'or

Fital Vakanties’s criteria: - Accommodation: hotels *** (high capacity) - Type of clientele : seniors/groups - Length of stay: 8 to 15 days - Km/day: 45 to 60km, easy roads - Any type of circuit

Belgian biking’s criteria: - Clients: adults, seniors, families - Tourism attractions: gastronomy and wine-tasting - Accommodation: 3 or 4 star hotels - Type of circuit: cycle loop - Km/day: maximum 60km

From Bayeux, facing the Aure Valley Nature Reserve, venture into the Bayeux countryside along small roads. In the South of Bayeux, you can visit Juaye-Mondaye Abbey before continuing on to the Ellon stud farm, where you can see magnificent racehorses grazing in the pastures. Back in Bayeux, visit the cathedral, close from your starting point.

Located on the outskirts of Bayeux, the Aure valley is a wetland comprised of streams, ditches, lakes, ponds, damp meadows and reed beds. So many different environments offering remarkable fauna and flora.

ID Travel’s criteria: - Clients: couples or groups (adults, seniors) - Budget: 700€ maximum - Length of stay: 8 days, 7 nights - Accommodation: cosy hotels - Km/day: 45 to 50km (max. 70km)

ID Travel’s criteria: - Clients: couples or groups (adults, seniors) - Budget: 700€ maximum - Length of stay: 8 days, 7 nights - Accommodation: cosy hotels - Km/day: 45 to 50km (max. 70km)

This cycling loop in the heart of the Normandy Landing beaches takes you on a discovery tour of the D-Day heritage sites. Departing from the medieval city of Bayeux, spared by the 1944 bombings, set off towards Longues-sur-Mer where you can visit the famous German artillery battery. After making your way along the coast, where magnificent wide-angle viewpoints await you - the Manche area to the north and the spires of Bayeux Cathedral to the south - you will reach Arromanches-les-Bains. As you make your way down to the village, you can marvel at the vestiges of the artificial harbour.

Fly over Mont Saint-Michel Bay on an ultralight trike or autogyro and explore its incredible scenery! FLY OVER MONT SAINT-MICHEL BAY ON AN ULTRALIGHT TRIKE OR AUTOGYRO AND EXPLORE ITS INCREDIBLE SCENERY! Mont Saint-Michel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its medieval architecture and ideal location in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the biggest tides in Europe. In the company of an experienced guide, set off to discover this world-famous site. On an ultralight trike or autogyro, fly all the way around Mont Saint-Michel and take in the panoramic views of the bay and the cliffs of Champeaux. Discover the local flora and fauna and enjoy the adrenaline rush over this historical, cultural and natural site!

Take off on board an ultralight trike or autogyro and take in the breathtaking views over Mont Saint-Michel! TAKE OFF ON BOARD AN ULTRALIGHT TRIKE OR AUTOGYRO AND TAKE IN THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OVER MONT SAINT-MICHEL! Mont Saint-Michel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises up in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the biggest tides in Europe and offers visitors some spectacular scenery. In the company of a qualified pilot, fly away for a tour of this renowned site! Take in the views of its medieval architecture, the area’s flora and fauna and the beautiful coastal scenery. This is an out-of-the-ordinary way of seeing the Wonder of the Western World!

A small, personal campsite on the edge of the Normandie Maine National Park, a site with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and the village of Couterne. Situated on the main road between Lassay-les-Chateaux (Petites Cités de Caractère) and the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, on the border between the departments of Mayenne (Pays de la Loire) and Orne (Normandy). A warm welcome awaits explorers in caravans, motorhomes and tents, whether travelling with a motorised vehicle or on their own. Our pitches are spacious and bordered by hedges. They are ideal for families or couples to feel at home. We have two accommodation units available for hire. Our large and spacious mobile home is available for a minimum of 3 nights. Our smaller mobile home is available by the night and is ideal for couples, families with young children and walkers/cyclists. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. The site is open from April to September.

Between Bagnoles de l'Orne, a renowned spa town, and Lassay-les-Châteaux, a small town full of character, the Champs étoilés gîte is exceptional for the warm atmosphere it creates thanks to a subtle combination of wood and stone, and new and renovated furniture. The bedding is comfortable and there are two bathrooms, one with a whirlpool bath. The stay includes beds made, bathroom and kitchen linen, heating and cleaning. From JUNE 2025: a wellness area will be available with, on level 0, a heated, semi-underground swimming pool measuring 4m x 3m, a sauna and a spa, shower and wc. A fitness area will be located on the mezzanine floor. In the valleys of hautes Mayenne the landscape is undulating, offering beautiful views. Local shops in Couterne, 3km (bakery, butcher, mini-market). Bagnoles de l'Orne (9km): spa, swimming pool, tree-lined course, restaurants, all shops and services. La Ferté-Macé (14km): leisure centre with water sports and swimming in season. Lassay-les-Châteaux (9km): visits to the château, numerous events and exhibitions, painters in the street, art galleries, market and shops. Swimming pool in summer. Numerous signposted walks. From the gîte, 500 metres, Sentier du sculpteur, a short walk of 6.7km. Professional stays: 3 people maximum. 1 or 2-night weekend breaks: arrival 5pm - departure 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

Le Coudray is in an old farmhouse 300 m from the village of La Pallu, near the forest, 9 km from Pré-en-Pail, 30 km from Alençon, 12 km from La Ferté-Macé, 9 km from Couterne and 14 km from Bagnoles de l'Orne, a spa town. Thérèse, who loves the countryside, welcomes you to her haven of peace. You will be staying in a bedroom on the first floor of the house. Private bathroom with shower, WC, vanity unit and hairdryer. Indoor or outdoor breakfast, table and chairs in front of the house or at the back in a wooded park. There are a number of restaurants, the nearest of which is 4 km away (Couptrain). Thérèse, who knows the area inside out, will be delighted to give you information and advice on your visits and, if you wish, to accompany you on short walks in the surrounding area. La chambre d'hôtes du Coudray is 4.3 km from the Véloscénie, on the Alençon / Bagnoles-de-l'Orne via Carrouges stage, exit before St-Patrice du Désert (lieu-dit "le Plessis") then take the D241.

In the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie Maine, country house for a family stay or a business stopover! The gite is fully equipped. The proximity and warm welcome of the owners are a plus for this gite. View of the countryside from the terrace, carport. The spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne is 9km away, with a casino, acrobatic courses in the trees and a leisure centre. Discover Lassay les Châteaux (17km): its medieval castle, numerous events (theatre, concerts, etc.), rose garden and medieval garden. Neuilly le Vendin 800m away: bread shop in the morning. All shops and services in Couterne (6km) or Bagnoles de l'Orne (11km). Professional stay: 3 adults maximum - compulsory cleaning charge of €60 per stay of 1 to 14 nights, to be paid on arrival if not paid at time of booking. 1 or 2-night weekend stay: arrival at 5pm - departure at 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

Production and on-site sale of traditional preserves made with natural flavours and colourants and preservative-free! Boiled sweets, lollipops, marshmallow, caramels, ‘gui-gui’, nougatine, nougat and special creations - ‘Précieux’, ‘Nougat'liss’, ‘Choukinou’, etc. Boiled sweet and lollipop making demonstrations: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11am, followed by a taste of a warm ‘Berlingot’ boiled sweet! Children’s workshops: please enquire at the confectionery.

ATTENTION! The Bayeux Tapestry Museum is closed for renovation work. The Tapestry will remain inaccessible until the museum reopens in October 2027. Listed on Unesco's Memory of the World register since 2007, the Bayeux Tapestry is a genuine masterpiece of Romanesque art. This one-piece canvas wall hanging, embroidered in the 11th century, is of a length of 70m and a height of 50cm. It offers an illustrated narration of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by the Duke of Normandy, later to become William the Conqueror. It is a truly unique document on European life in the Middle Ages.

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.

On the theme of poppies, you will find: painting (on lamps, vases, teapots, dishes, etc.), embroidery (on tea towels, towels, t-shirts, purses, toiletry bags, etc.), screen printing (on tea towels, t-shirts, caps, mouse pads, etc.) and posters in varying sizes. The store also proposes products on the theme of the Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, lace, napkins, tablecloths, etc.

This heritage site is dedicated to reporters and to freedom of the press. This memorial comprises white steles upon which the names of over 2,000 journalists, killed across the globe since 1944, are engraved. It was designed and produced by the Bayeux Council and Reporters Sans Frontières (Reporters Without Borders).

Master craftsman. Sale of Bayeux stitch embroidery and embroidery kits (reproductions of Bayeux Tapestry and other designs from 18?). Sales all year round in France and abroad. Store open in Bayeux, from April to October, Monday to Friday. Embroidery classes in Bayeux stitch of 1 or 2 hours, at the store, on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from May to September:

The ceramist Morgane Thomassin has a passion for history and mythology. Her ceramic, porcelain and stoneware creations offer a harmonious medley of past tradition and present trends. In her studio-boutique, she creates her collections of ceramic tableware and jewellery.

In the middle of the medieval town, Le Radar is a contemporary art space that never stands still. All year round, visitors can discover temporary exhibitions and cultural events. Every summer, it puts on a major exhibition that's not to be missed!

Normandy and its history will take you back in time. From the Romans to the German occupation of the 1940s. "Understand the world of yesterday that shapes the world of today Guided tours with or without transport, Normandy will hold no more secrets for you. Full-day or half-day tours, discover the history of the Second World War, William the Conqueror, Mont Saint Michel, Claude Monet and the Impressionist painters...

In the city center, two steps from the cathedral. Traditional cuisine revisited. An inventive and modern menu based on fresh products where local and foreign flavors are mixed to form a good "Alchemy". At lunchtime, a formula from 16€90, the menu evolves according to the seasons. On order, we sell home-made foie gras to take away all year long. Take away on order for lunch and dinner.

Former 18th century coaching inn. In downtown Bayeux, the restaurant La Table du Lion has a large courtyard, a reminder of the establishment's past as a coaching inn. Take advantage of this preserved setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, to enjoy the peace and quiet while tasting one of our restaurant's specialties. In the summer, the terrace welcomes you to spend pleasant moments, have a drink, taste a dish from our restaurant or enjoy the fireplace in winter. Restaurant Maître restaurateur and distinguished table.

A small restaurant in a secret passage. In a small medieval alley in the heart of the city of Bayeux, Linda, Simon Boudet and their team welcome you in a warm 16th century room. You will be able to taste a contemporary cuisine inspired by traditional French gastronomy, elaborated only from fresh seasonal products. The restaurant is composed of 2 elegant rooms, offering a total capacity of 35 covers.

In the center of Bayeux, 2 min from the tourist office, it is under the arcades that Sarah and Romain took over the restaurant la Normande in August 2018. You will be welcomed in a friendly and warm setting by Sarah in the dining room, Romain offers a generous and gourmet cuisine, with fresh and quality products. The Market Menu changes every week. You will also have the possibility to order pizzas on the spot or to take away.

Traditional restaurant with Norman specialties. Two outdoor terraces, one of which is closed and heated if necessary, sunny and close to the Tapestry and the Cathedral. Possibility of receiving groups, birthdays...

Relaxed atmosphere in a warm setting.

At any time of day, you can eat both sweet and savoury foods

Traditional restaurant, lunchtime formula. Specialty of meat and fish served on boards.

Former 18th century coaching inn. In downtown Bayeux, the restaurant La Table du Lion has a large courtyard, a reminder of the establishment's past as a coaching inn. Take advantage of this preserved setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, to enjoy the peace and quiet while tasting one of our restaurant's specialties. In the summer, the terrace welcomes you to spend pleasant moments, have a drink, taste a dish from our restaurant or enjoy the fireplace in winter. Restaurant Maître restaurateur and distinguished table.

A former 18th century coaching inn, located in the heart of the old town of Bayeux, the hotel Le Lion d'Or has 34 rooms all equipped with satellite TV. The establishment also has a restaurant serving cuisine based on local Norman products, a bar, a lounge with fireplace and a private parking lot. For your seminars, the hotel has a room that can accommodate up to 30 people. The Lion d'Or hotel welcomes you in its double, triple, family rooms and suites from 25 to 40 m² with personalized decoration.

Apt F2 (34m2) furnished dz tourism historic center of Bayeux halle aux grains district, Saint Jean pedestrian street and historic Hôtel du Croissant, late 15th century.

GITE DES HORTENSIAS - Meublé de Tourisme 3 stars, renewal of the Clévacances 3 keys label in May 2019. In the heart of Bayeux, on the first floor of a 19th century townhouse, apartment renovated in February 2020 in a modern style, pleasantly furnished and functional with nice little private courtyard (SdJ). 1st level : living room (TV, Wifi access), kitchen (MO, LV, combi-congel, LL), shower room with WC. 2nd level : 2 bedrooms (1 = bed 140, 1 = 2 bunk beds 90). Sheets, towels and household linen provided. Beds made on arrival. Baby equipment on request. Ideally located near the shops and the historical center of Bayeux : Cathedral, Tapestry, museums... 8km from Port en Bessin, 10km from Arromanches and the D-Day beaches.

Apartment listed on Airbnb in the name of Surcouf V&V

The Churchill, a charming hotel in Bayeux, is located in the historic center of the city, near the 11th century Cathedral and the Queen Mathilde Tapestry, between the pedestrian street St Jean (shopping, regional market on Wednesdays) and the public parking lot. This renovated establishment offers stylish and comfortable rooms all equipped with bath, air conditioning, shower, WC, satellite flat screen TV. Bar service in the hotel and on the terrace. Store of decoration within the hotel. Numerous restaurants in the area.

Located in the heart of the historic center of Bayeux, a stone's throw from the famous Tapestry with a view of the cathedral, Villa Lara is a new 5-star hotel offering 28 spacious rooms ranging from 30 to 45 m². The hotel also has a private parking lot, an elevator, air conditioning, a fitness room, WiFi access and a meeting room.

Since 2004, we are proud to welcome travelers from all over the world. Located in the historic medieval quarter. We are located within walking distance of the train station, the famous Tapestry museum, the cathedral and the Place du Quebec (departure by bus for the D-Day tour, excursions to Mont Saint-Michel).

Hotel complex divided into 3 categories: Queen Mathilde, the Annex and the House of Mathilde. Located in the old town of Bayeux, 150m from the Cathedral and the Tapestry, these 32 air-conditioned rooms are equipped with beds in 160 or 180, shower-wc, direct telephone, TV and free WiFi access. Moreover, the rooms of the Annex and the House of Mathilde are equipped with a welcome tray. You will also find a mini bar at your disposal in the Maison de Mathilde. The hotel's terrace, weather permitting, will welcome you for your breakfast with local products. Take advantage of our restaurant in the heart of a green setting and its sunny terrace, by the river.

In the center of Bayeux. Sunny terrace for a relaxing moment !