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| Bayeux | | |
After an exciting day at the beaches of Normandy, our trip followed up with an eventful final day of sightseeing. First, we caught a glimpse of the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Unfortunately, we were not permitted to photograph the Tapestry but it is definitely an experience we would recommend for others to see. The Tapestry dates back to the 11th century and depicts the story of William the Conqueror and his role in the battle of Hastings. The Tapestry is laced with beautiful, handwoven designs that show not only medieval warfare but medieval life in general. It was a true glimpse back into the medieval history of Britain and France.
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| Bayeux Cathedral |
We then visited the stunning Bayeux cathedral. While a church has stood on this spot since 1077, the neo-Gothic church that exists today was begun in the 12th century, with work continuing through the 19th century. The massive stone arches and the beautiful stain glass both complement and contrast one another, the coldness of the stone balanced by the warmth of the glass.
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| Rear Altar in the Bayeux Cathedral |
Our visit then took a solemn turn as we visited the British cemetery at
Normandy commemorating those lost at the D-Day invasions. We were given
time to study the graveyard and compare to the American and German
cemeteries we had previously visited.
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| British Military Cemetery at Bayeux |
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| British Military Cemetery at Bayeux |
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| Our Resident De Gaulle Fan |
We then ended with a museum covering the Battle of Normandy. The museum gave us a chronological approach to the events of D-Day, providing detailed overviews of the daily progress of the campaign. It also added more insight into the French Resistance during their occupation.
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| One Last German Armor Picture: Hetzer on the March |
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