NEW! The tourist train of Bayeux

Published the 05/07/2022
With its 18 meters in length and its 60 seats, the tourist train of Bayeux, entirely electric, offers passengers the possibility of discovering the rich heritage of the city.

The tourist train of Bayeux

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  • 35-minute guided tours
  • 5 languages: French, English, German, Dutch and Spanish
  • Departures every 50 minutes

Departure stations and timetables

Tourist Office*:

  • April / May / September / October / November: 11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
  • June / July / August: 11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.

* Except Wednesday mornings (market day) and Saturday afternoons during the pedestrianization phases of the main street: departures from Place de Québec

Cathedral

  • April / May / September / October / November: 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - 4:35 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
  • June / July / August: 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - 4:35 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Memorial Museum of the Battle of Normandy

  • April / May / September / October / November: 11:25 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. - 4 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
  • June / July / August: 11:25 am - 12:15 pm - 2:20 pm - 3:10 pm - 4 pm - 4:50 pm - 5:40 pm - 6:30 pm

Prices

Tickets on sale from the driver the same day
Payment by card, check or cash only

Individuals

  • Adults: 7 €
  • Children - 12 years old: €4.50
  • Children - 3 years old: free

Groups (from 20 people)

  • Adults: 6 €
  • Children - 12 years old: €3.50
  • Free for bus drivers, guide and children under 3 years old

Contact

Information: Tourist Office, Pont Saint-Jean, 14400 BAYEUX / +33(0)2 31 51 28 28 / info@bayeux-tourism.com
Group reservations (60 people max): +33(0)2 31 51 20 29 / petit-train@mairie-bayeux.fr

But also...

Bayeux can also be explored on foot, alone or with the help of a guide.

The Bayeux Intercom tourist office offers themed tours in French or English during school holidays. Also open to groups by reservation.

  • The Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral (including the treasure room and the chapter room)
  • Old Bayeux
  • Bayeux the miraculous: from the occupation to the speech of General de Gaulle
  • Bayeux, the banks of the Aure: between nature and heritage

Find out more: Bayeux Intercom tourist office website

Discovery Walks Bayeux is an initiative of Marie-Noëlle and Christèle, Bayeusaines, easily identifiable thanks to their "apple green" hats and scarves. They offer guided tours of the city in French or English, combining history, architecture, anecdotes and legends as well as old photos illustrating their words. Private visits are possible for groups.

Find out more: discovery-walks.org

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