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🏃‍♂️The destination is ramping up its sports calendar and inviting running enthusiasts to take on new challenges… or cheer on the runners! This season, two events are set to energize the region and promise wonderful moments of sports: the Marathon des Héros, organized as part of the Foulées de Bayeux, and the 10- and 15-km courses of the Trail des Gens Bons.

The Marathon des Héros invites participants to embark on an adventure that’s both athletic and charitable. In the friendly atmosphere of the Foulées de Bayeux, runners set off to support a cause, cheered on by the crowd and fueled by collective energy. It’s a race where every kilometer counts and where the excitement is shared just as much at the starting line as at the finish line.

For nature lovers and thrill-seekers, the Trail des Gens Bons offers two options: 10 and 15 km. With rolling trails and panoramic views of the region, these routes promise a sporting immersion in the heart of the landscapes that make this destination so charming.

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Whether you’re coming to take on the challenge, beat your personal best, or simply enjoy the atmosphere along the course, these sporting events are the perfect opportunity to get into the rhythm of the runners’ strides and share a friendly moment. One thing is certain: this season, the destination makes you want to lace up your sneakers… or cheer on the runners! 👏

While the Bayeux Tapestry Museum is closed for renovation, follow the thousand adventures of this thousand-year-old piece of art in the heart of the old Bayeux. A fascinating epic, created by our guides and Bayeux Museum, which takes you on a journey through the centuries... without entering the museum! Starting December 20, 2025.

Everything you want to know about the Tapestry and its museum—right here!
Download our FAQ below to find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Bayeux Tapestry and the major transformations currently underway at the museum.

Want to dive deeper? Click on “Read more” to watch the behind-the-scenes video of the Tapestry being carefully placed into storage before the renovation works began, a moment full of emotion… chills guaranteed!

The region is undergoing a major transformation! Several iconic sites are undergoing or will undergo major renovation work. Here is an overview of these projects that are shaping the heritage of tomorrow.

Bayeux Tapestry Museum: a metamorphosis in progress

The museum closes in September 2025 for two years of renovation work. Reopening scheduled for October 2027. The aim is to offer visitors a new experience in a brand new museum with modernised scenography and a layout specifically designed to preserve this thousand-year-old masterpiece.

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain: strengthening and beautifying the seafront

Work will begin in January 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027. The maritime structures of Port-en-Bessin, which have been severely tested by the elements, will undergo extensive renovation. Led by the Department, this work aims to secure the town while enhancing the port's heritage and the seafront.

Mondaye Abbey: a restored gem

After four years of restoration, the project is nearing completion. Visitors can now rediscover the fully restored 17th-century abbey church. This spectacular refurbishment has restored this historic site to its former glory.

The application for the D-Day beaches to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is progressing. Supported by the Normandy Region since 2018, it has been under review since spring 2025. An inspection is scheduled for September. While awaiting the decision, expected in summer 2026, the Region and the memorial sites are actively promoting this initiative.

Set off on the Scenic Route 1944: a 51-km bike ride between Arromanches and Grandcamp-Maisy, following in the footsteps of D-Day. This iconic one-way route combines spectacular views from the Bessin cliffs with sites full of history. Accessible to everyone, you can explore it on your own… or with a guide! For your return trip, several solutions are available: LocVélo drops you off and picks you up, Petite Reine guides you along the entire route, the Ligne Estivale 125 transports you and your bikes upon reservation, and the Taxis Vélo handle your transfers, bikes included, in both directions. Ready for the adventure?

To boost its notoriety, the route committee is today unveiling a brand new communication tool: a captivating, dynamic and fun promotional video, a real instruction manual for anyone ready to set off on this already iconic route.The story focuses on two lonely souls, each setting off on their own journey along the VéloWestNormandy, until a little ‘handlebar action’ brings them together halfway along the route...
An unexpected encounter full of twists and turns and the complicity that gives this adventure its charm.