Bayeux in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
La Cathedrale de Bayeux
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Bayeux Cathedral
Photographed by James Hulse, June 1, 2025
1. La Cathedrale de Bayeux / Bayeux Cathedral Marker
Guillaume utilise la toute puissance de l'Eglise pour renforcer son pouvoir. Lors de la conquête de l'Angleterre par Guillaume, Odon, son demi-frère, fils d'Arlette, est évêque de Bayeux. Les historiens pensent que la Tapisserie fut commandée par Odon afin d'orner sa nouvelle cathédrale, consacrée en 1077. La Tapisserie y sera exposée une fois par an et montrera aux fidèles le sort réservé au parjure Harold. Lors de sa dédicace tous les hauts dignitaires du duché de Normandie et du Royaume d'Angleterre sont présents aux côtés de Lanfranc, premier abbé de l'Abbaye aux Hommes devenu archevêque de Canterbury.
William used the Church's great authority to reinforce his power. During the Norman conquest by William, his half-brother Odo, also Arlette's son, was Bishop of Bayeux. Historians believe that the Bayeux Tapestry was commissioned by Odo to adorn his new cathedral, which was consecrated in 1077. The Tapestry was displayed there once yearly and illustrated Harold's ill fate to the cathedral's faithful community. During its consecration, all of the Dukedom of Normandy and the Kingdom of England's most eminent dignitaries were present alongside Lanfranc, the Men's Abbey's very first abbot, who was to become Archbishop of Canterbury.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1077 CE.
Location. 49° 16.497′ N, 0° 42.187′ W. Marker is in Bayeux, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Rue Léonard Lambert Leforestier just west of Route D6, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located along the street southeast of the cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Rue Léonard Lambert Leforestier, Bayeux, Normandie 14400, France. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Rempart Gallo-Roman (within shouting distance of this marker); Un édifice du Xe siècle (within shouting distance of this marker); Les Abords du Chevet de la Cathédrale (within shouting distance of this marker); 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Doyen du Chapitre (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Hôtel Tardif (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le palais Episcopal (about 90 meters away); L'Esplanade Flachat (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bayeux.
Also see . . . Bayeux Cathedral. Wikipedia
Bayeux Cathedral, also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux), is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Bayeux in(Submitted on June 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Normandy, France. A national monument, it is the seat of the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and was probably the original home of the Bayeux Tapestry, still preserved nearby. The cathedral is in the Norman-Romanesque architectural tradition.Photographed by James Hulse, June 1, 20252. La Cathedrale de Bayeux / Bayeux Cathedral Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 1, 2025
3. The side view of the Bayeux Cathedral
Photographed by James Hulse, June 1, 2025
4. The front facade of the Bayeux Cathedral
Photographed by James Hulse, June 1, 2025
5. The nave of the Bayeux Cathedral
Photographed by James Hulse, June 1, 2025
6. Pulpit at Bayeux Cathedral
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
