Bayeux is a tourist town in Normandy, in the north-west of France. It is perhaps most famous for the Bayeux tapestry, which is said to have been commissioned by the wife of William the Conqueror, Queen Matilda.
Car hire from Bayeux is a great base of operation for those who want to travel around Normandy – the commune of Caen is only 30 minutes away, and Paris is within easy reach in you hire a car. The Notre-Dame de Bayeux is an ancient cathedral in the town centre, dating back to 1077. Hiring a car from Bayeux could also take you to Bessin, the territory of a pre-Roman Gallic tribe.
Bayeux is a lively tourist town in Normandy, a region particularly renowned for its beautiful countryside and amazing national parks. Bayeux Aventure is an adventure park that's easy to get to by hiring a car from Bayeux and offers a tree-top course where you can explore the forest from above, go paintballing or even go-karting.
Hire a car from Bayeux and there are four nature parks in driving distance. The terrain in Normandy varies greatly, and these parks are a mix of wetlands, forests and valleys, where you can wander through the breath-taking French countryside and see native wildlife.