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Time for renovation: Sites getting a makeover
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.
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The D-Day Beaches towards UNESCO
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.
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Heritage - This summer, follow the guide!
Many of you have asked us if there are still guided tours of the region's flagship sites...
Good news: yes, more than ever!
Since the closure of our in-house service at the end of 2023, our partner guides are passionately taking over to offer you a rich, regular programme that's accessible to everyone.
Bayeux, Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin: discover local history through original, fun, bilingual or semi-nightly walks.
And for the more self-sufficient, our updated heritage booklet is available free of charge from our reception desks.
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The mini-film of the VeloWestNormandy
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. -
The roof terrace of the D-Day Museum in Arromanches is open
The long-awaited moment has finally arrived! The roof terrace of the Arromanches Landing Museum is now open to the public!
Come and discover an exceptional panoramic view of the town and the famous artificial port of Arromanches. It's a unique opportunity to admire this place steeped in history from the air during your visit to the museum. -
The 2025 Travel Guide is now available
Our Travel Guide is now available! You can pick up your copy now, or ask to have it sent straight to your home.
Inside, you'll find a wealth of ideas to make your stay unforgettable: visits, discoveries, good places to eat, sleep, have brunch, etc. And to accompany you during your stay, practical maps of the region!
To request a copy:
🖱 info@bayeux-tourism.com
📞 +332 31 51 28 28 -
A new chapter for the Tapestry Museum
The countdown has begun for the Tapestry Museum!
There are still 2 months to (re)discover the work before the site is closed for works from 1 September 2025. In October 2027, the year of the millennium, there will be a new museum with an optimised presentation and a completely redesigned scenography!
