Memorial Royal Engineers — Attraction in Bayeux

Set on the top .. overlooking gold beach.. The memorial garden displays metal artwork of soldiers in battle... There is a raised view point nearby from which you can see the remains of the artificial harbour and bay of the landings in which these brave men Landed on D Day all those years ago... Parking is available nearby for just a few Euro...we didn't stay long as we were traveling on... so we just parked on the grass verge a few yards on... From the memorial you can walk down to the beach and the little village nearby... Also there is a cinema that shows a film on the landings... unfortunately we didn't get chance to go in on this occasion On a beautiful day you can easily spend a few hours here enjoying the memorial and...

Great place to visit with some worthy monuments you can walk to the village from the top but the hill is extremely steep, It's also bleak in the rain.

Carpark is pay and display and a separate area for camper vans.

My only gripe was the lack of respect from some nationalities, who were taking photos whilst stood in the sculptures and having a laugh and another using the hut as a toilet place! There are free public toilets 20...

What an honour to be a Sapper. I visited here today and the Royal Engineers name was all over the place. But to be singled out with our own monument at the top of the hill overlooking the harbour which our colleagues set up. Well that is an honour for our Regiment. I was moved to tears and I am a Sapper who is 71. Ex Army Apprentice School Chepstow group 62C. And various postings after Cove. Regards to fellow...