About the Bayeux Tapestry

Bayeux is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France. Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, w…
Bayeux is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France. Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It is also known as the first major town secured by the Allies during Operation Overlord after D-Day. Charles de Gaulle made two famous speeches in this town.
  • Country: France
  • Region: Normandy
  • Area: 7.11 km² (2.75 sq mi)
  • Elevation: 32–67 m (105–220 ft)
  • Department: Calvados
  • Arrondissement: Bayeux
  • Canton: Bayeux

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