This cathedral was consecrated in 1077. It was heavily rebuilt following a fire in the 12th…read morecentury. Norman Romansque and Gorhic architecture are reflected in its construction. Admission is free althogh information about guided routers can be found at the tourist office of Bayeaux. There is a crypt to see. As Normady was miracously spared during World War II bombings, the church and the town have been well preserved. Outside of the cathedrale part of an ancient Roman wall can be seen. There is also the Libery tree planted in 1797 as a symbol of the French Revolution ideals. The tree still stands. Allow at least an hour inside then explore the medieval town and history of Bayeaux.

Absolutely beautiful. A must see while in Bayuex. The townspeople still attend mass on Saturday and…read moreSunday.

From the owner: Un témoin de l'architecture gothique normande La toute première église Saint-Pierre fut construite…read moreau VIIe siècle, est considérée comme la plus riche de la cité. Dépourvue de transept, elle fut reconstruite du XIIIe au XVIe siècle. Elle témoigne parfaitement de l'évolution de l'architecture gothique normande, et possède en son sein le "roi des clochers de Normandie". Son chevet Renaissance fut construit sur pilotis au XVIe siècle.

From the owner: La cathédrale de Coutances (Manche) est, avec la Merveille du Mont-Saint-Michel, le plus fameux…read morefleuron de l'art gothique en Normandie

UNESCO World Heritage Site in the northern edge of France…read more.. I didn't understand why my pregnant friend wanted to go to Mont Saint-Michel before she gave birth. This was decades ago - way before Yelp. I was just being a supportive friend. I cannot remember the details of that vacation. I think it was crowded, rather far, and involved an uphill climb. This time, I did some research and found out that there are about 350 steps up during the Staircase Climb. Ouch! An important improvement is the Free Shuttle from the parking lots to the base of Mont Saint-Michel and back. It runs every 12 minutes until 11pm. We weren't able to do the Abbey Tour because we visited on May 1st, which is a major holiday and the Abbey was closed. That's why there were so many school children around! We did go early when it was less crowded! We stayed overnight in a hotel and walked about 40 minutes to Mont Saint-Michel after breakfast. The sheep along the way were so cute, playing and eating in the green pastures! The architecture is awesome! The historical walkways were charming! The views were amazing! The restroom at the bottom of the hill was 1€, while the "WC" (water closet) right outside of St. Peter Church was free. There was a long line for this unisex single-stall facility. There were many shops and restaurants along the way. We stopped in at the bookstore and got some great gifts as well as a good tip from the cashier. She said that there was a noon mass at The Abbey. We waited outside of the Abbey with a group of Asian students and got counted in for the free admission! Yay! Mass was all in French language. We enjoyed the a cappella singing and wonderful acoustics! For me, this was a workout! I took a couple of water breaks to catch my breath. I appreciate my souvenirs from the bookstore even more now! We returned after dinner to catch the sunset at 9:20pm. It was a peaceful walk back to the hotel, along the wooden pathway that ran along the bridge over the water. It was cool to take photos at the dam, and at low tide vs high tide. If you're in France, make it a point to visit "The Wonder of the West". It is a fantastic tribute to the Archangel Saint Michael! Look for him as a golden figure on the top of the Abbey!

This place is so amazing as you come upon it. After you park there is an option for a free bus…read moreshuttle or a walk. We opted to take the nice easy walk and glad it wasn't too hot. It's just so impressive from a distance and as you get closer it's even more cool. We also did the entry to the Abby and had a nice walk around. It wasn't much to see and had some art exhibits that I wasn't really keen on but very happy to give this place a visit. It's still impressive even if you don't go inside. There's lots to see and the beachy area around is nice.