Bayeux
Bayeux (French pronunciation: [bajø]) is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy in northwestern France.
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Subprefecture and commune | |
The historic centre, the Bayeux Cathedral, the Aure and tourist office | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Bayeux | |
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| Coordinates: 49°16′46″N 0°42′10″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Bayeux |
| Intercommunality | Bayeux Intercom |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Patrick Gomont |
| Area 1 | 7.11 km2 (2.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 12,775 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 14047 /14400 |
| Elevation | 32–67 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 is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. It is also known as the first major town secured by the Allies during Operation Overlord. Charles de Gaulle made two famous speeches in this town.
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