Bayeux: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Bayeux?
- Most travelers spend 5 days in Bayeux
- Visiting Bayeux in 4 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Paris, Amboise, and Saint-Malo
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Recommended Itineraries for Bayeux
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris, City Tour, Transfer to Bayeux | Bayeux |
| Day 2 | Tour of Normandy's Landing Beaches | Bayeux |
| Day 3 | Historical Tour of Caen, Return to Bayeux | Bayeux |
| Day 4 | Mont-Saint-Michel Day-Trip | Bayeux |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Paris, Departure |
Ideal for history buffs, this Northern France itinerary spans an impressive timeline from the Norman invasion of England in 1066 to the D-Day landings of 1944. With the help of local guides, you'll experience the island monastery of Mont Saint Michel, pay respects at transfixing World War II memorials and museums, and enjoy free time in the evenings to explore the charming city of Bayeux—your home base for the trip. Read more
Extended Itineraries
6-Day Itinerary Including Paris
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris, Explore | Paris |
| Day 2 | l’Ile de la Cité & Eiffel Tower | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles & Dinner Cruise | Paris |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Bayeux & City Tour | Bayeux |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel | Bayeux |
| Day 6 | Depart Bayeux |
Enjoy a quick getaway to Paris and the Normandy coast without sacrificing luxury on this 6-day trip. Start in the City of Lights, where you'll learn about Parisian history in the heart of the city, stroll the gilded halls of Versaille, and take a nighttime cruise on the Seine. Spend your last day on the Normandy coast to see the Bayeux Tapestry and tour Mont-Saint-Michel: the abbey on an island. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Paris & Amboise
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Paris, Explore | Paris |
| Day 2 | Canal Saint-Martin Food Tour & Le Louvre Museum Tour | Paris |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Giverny & Dinner Cruise on the Seine | Paris |
| Day 4 | Parisian Baking Class & Eiffel Tower Summit | Paris |
| Day 5 | Train to Caen, Drive to Bayeux, Explore | Bayeux |
| Day 6 | Mont-Saint-Michel Day-Trip | Bayeux |
| Day 7 | Omaha Beach Tour, Drive to Amboise | Amboise |
| Day 8 | Free Day in the Loire Valley | Amboise |
| Day 9 | Chambord & Chenonceau Château Tour, Train to Paris | Paris |
| Day 10 | Depart Paris |
This epic 10-day French adventure kicks off in Paris for three days of culture and cuisine in the 'City of Lights.' Then, drive yourself to the Normandy coast to visit Mont Saint Michel and other historical sites—spanning 900 years—between Bayeux and Omaha Beach. Next is the Loire Valley, where you'll explore charming towns and gorgeous castles before returning to Paris (by train) for one more night on the town. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Paris, Saint-Malo & Amboise
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Train to Paris - Eiffel Tower & Seine Cruise | Paris |
| Day 2 | A stroll in Montmartre | Paris |
| Day 3 | Rendez-vous with the Iron Lady | Paris |
| Day 4 | Delicious Paris | Paris |
| Day 5 | Arriving in France and travel to the Normandy | Bayeux |
| Day 6 | The Landing Beaches | Bayeux |
| Day 7 | Exploration in Normandy | Bayeux |
| Day 8 | Discovering Normandy gastronomy | Bayeux |
| Day 9 | From Normandy to Brittany | Saint-Malo |
| Day 10 | Mont Saint Michel, the jewel of the ocean | Saint-Malo |
| Day 11 | On the road to the Loire Valley | Amboise |
| Day 12 | The treasures of the Loire Valley: Chambord and Chenonceau | Amboise |
| Day 13 | Explore the Loire Valley: Villandry and Montbazon fortress | Amboise |
| Day 14 | Time to say goodbye |
From the beauties and secrets of Paris, this great road trip will lead you to the Western part of France to the Atlantic coast. The Loire Valley is the biggest outdoor museum! With its famous chateaux that once were the residences of rich and famous nobles and crowned heads, its so many different but impressive gardens, and its rich terroir with its well-known wine. What about going a bit farther West and discovering or rediscovering the history of these brave soldiers landing in Normandy in June 1944 to free the country? You will also go to Brittany and visit the jewel of the ocean: the Mont Saint Michel. Read more
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