Bayeaux is a charming little town. Lots of little French villages seem to invite that description. Driving Skippy along the narrow cobbled streets is not so charming. We ended up in the centre of Bayeaux and did a few loops of the same streets looking for a park before finally finding a spot a long way up a steep street about 10mins walk from the tourist office. We were there of course to visit the famous tapestry, so that was first port of call. It (the tapestry) looks like it was done by primary school children, although if that had been the case, the abundance of genitalia and decapitation depicted probably would have quickly resulted in a parent/teacher interview. Just for those of you who don't know and can't be bothered to google, the Bayeaux tapestry depicts the Norman invasion of England by William the Conquerer, culminating in the battle of Hastings in 1066.
Nowadays the tapestry it's stored in special temperature, humidity and light controlled conditions but it's had a bit of a rough ride over the years and is in surprisingly good nick considering it's approaching 1000 years old.
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