Bayeux

Bayeux
The historic centre, the Bayeux Cathedral, the Aure and tourist office
The historic centre, the Bayeux Cathedral, the Aure and tourist office
Coat of arms of Bayeux
Location of Bayeux
Map
Bayeux is located in France
Bayeux
Bayeux
Bayeux is located in Normandy
Bayeux
Bayeux
Coordinates: 49°16′46″N 0°42′10″W / 49.2794°N 0.7028°W / 49.2794; -0.7028
CountryFrance
RegionNormandy
DepartmentCalvados
ArrondissementBayeux
CantonBayeux
IntercommunalityBayeux Intercom
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Patrick Gomont[1]
Area
1
7.11 km2 (2.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
12,775
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14047 /14400
Elevation32–67 m (105–220 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Bayeux (French pronunciation: [bajø] ) is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France.

Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It is also known as the first major town secured by the Allies during Operation Overlord after D-Day. Charles de Gaulle made two famous speeches in this town.

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.

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