European history starts with 1066. My partner, who is a proud Scot, appreciated the tapestry and the importance in British history of the Norman invasion led by Guillaume le Bâtard (apparently the title in English by which he is known is profanity according to this website). I hate handsets telling you what to see, but this one was good (it... more

This one is absolutely unmissable! Amazing piece work, amazingly preserved after almost a millenium. It was a bit of a wait, but we got to skip the que because my mother is handicapped, which was kind. Also, the was a discount on the entry price. Later we found out that there is in fact a special entry for the disabled... more

Tapestry is a masterpiece, charmingly providing a sense of life in its time as you look at the details of clothing, food and lifestyle displayed there. Wonderful way o experience history. more

We almost didn't go to the Tapestry and I'm glad we didn't skip it. We're not "tapestry people," and talked about not going. I'm glad we did. It is remarkable in workmanship and as a historical document. It's important to check with the museum on when the showings of the film are in English (or your specific language of interest).... more

Just 20 minutes from Caen by car brings you to the city of Bayeux, home of the famous tapestry which you should not miss. The price of admission provides you with your own personal headset (available in many languages) through which you will receive a step by step account as you traverse along the length of the tapestry. The history... more

The tapestry of bayeux is in many ways unique and worth the 8 euros all by itself. That is about all you get too. The rest of the museum is hodge podge and half baked. It does have a better than average gift shop. You only need an hour tops for this one. Enjoy more

What a great museum! The 70 meter long embroidered taspestry tells you the fabulous tale of William, Duke of Normandy, who set off to conquer England in 1066. There is also an interestin film giving you more information about the tapestry itself. more

I'd seen pictures of the famous Bayeux Tapestry but, I didn't have any idea of how impressive it was until I got to see it up close at this museum on September 18, 2008. I was astonished how big it was and the incredible workmanship that went into the tapestry. It is truly stunning. The museum does an outstanding job... more

This is a “must see” in my opinion; I’m surprised how impressive it is. You have to see the tapestry “in the flesh” to fully appreciate it – it really doesn’t look anything special in photos. You have to pass through the various parts of the display in a set sequence; first the tapestry, then the exhibition, then the movie.... more