Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux — Attraction in Bayeux

I recently visited the Bayeux Tapestry in Bayeux, France, and it was a truly captivating experience. The tapestry, an almost 70-meter-long embroidered cloth, is an incredible piece of history that vividly depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Seeing it in person was far more impactful than any picture or description could convey.

The museum is well-organized, and the audio guide provided detailed explanations of each scene depicted on the tapestry, enhancing the experience significantly. The narrative is easy to follow, even for those with minimal background knowledge of the historical events. The craftsmanship and detail in the embroidery are astonishing, and it's amazing to think about how well it has been preserved over the centuries.

The museum also offers additional exhibits that provide context about the era, the making of the tapestry, and its significance. These exhibits help to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the artifact.

A couple of tips: Try to visit during off-peak hours to avoid the crowds, as it can get quite busy. Also, take your time walking through the exhibit—it’s worth savoring every detail. Whether you're a history buff or just someone who appreciates art and culture, the Bayeux Tapestry...

A fascinating glimpse into history, this tapestry (which is actually embroidery), tells the story of William the Conqueror and the battle of Hastings in 1066. The tapestry is an illustrated account of history - possibly propaganda - and it is beautifully and vividly done.

The tapestry is located on the first floor of the museum and you are given an audio guide in your language preference which guides you through the different scenes. It takes about 20-25 minutes to go through the whole tapestry and as others have mentioned, it can seem rushed and there is no pause function.

On the next floor up, there is an exhibit on the history of the tapestry itself, the materials used and the many dangers and near misses that befell it. Also featuring exhibits on ‘what happened next’ following the Norman conquest (spoiler: it was not sunshine and roses).

Finally, there is a short film on the top floor which plays in English and in French at regular intervals which reiterates some of the information presented in the museum as well as providing new information. There’s also an additional exhibit of the tapestry which provides a translation of the latin(?) at the top of each scene of the...

The tapestry is extremely interesting and a great opportunity to understand it's time and it's value.

The problem is that the museum does not work, at all. It is expensive, it has very few services and very few capacity for the price(not even a garderobe for bags or similar) and the visit to the tapestry is without context, built against an audiotour that marks an impossible pace to see the tapestry and the different scenes; and a long line of people trying to sort the synchronization between what they hear and what they see, to miss both at the end.

It is curious to see how sooner or later everyone gives up, and continue just looking at the tapestry.

A bit of work on the context and on the story, on the characters and on the reason of the tapestry as well as it's history would make it more interesting, and then -please- let everyone enjoy it at their pace!

The shop is awfully expensive and the products are also unhelpful: I bought a guide of the tapestry and it did not show the images with the text... Anyway.

The tapestry is a marvel, and Bayeux...