Private Tour William the Conqueror Bayeux Caen Falaise

Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring in the footsteps of its most famous Duke : William the Conqueror. You will see where he was born, and understand how his life was punctuated by battles. Explore his castle and see his grave as well as his wife's grave Mathilda. Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime. The Bayeux Tapestry will complete this tour and bring everything to life. This unique testimony of the 11th century is an incomparable document of William's biggest accomplishment. CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2027. You will have options presented by your guide. All tours are conducted with high standards and work ethics.

1. 1

   Bayeux

   1 hour

   Once we pick you up in the Bayeux or Caen area, expect a 45 to 60 minutes drive to Falaise, our first stop.

2. 2

   Falaise

   2 hours

   It was in Falaise, at the heart of Normandy, that the illustrious local figure of William the Conqueror was born in 1027. The ducal castle, where he was born and around which the town expanded in the Middle Ages, is the emblem of the town. Perched on a rocky crag, the imposing fortress and listed historic monument was built from the 10th century onwards. You can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the period, with its three keeps and ramparts flanked by towers, models of war machines and other weapons of the time, as well as its new exhibition based on 3D digital technologies, which takes visitors back in time through 1,000 years of history.

3. 3

   Caen

   4 hours

   Caen is well known thanks to the remains of historical buildings built during the time of William the Conqueror. The city was the location of his favourite residence and he was buried here in the town which he loved, together with his wife. We will visit William's castle, the Lady's Abbey where his wife Mathilda is buried, and the Men's Abbey where William is buried.

4. 4

   Bayeux

   1 hour

   Visit the Bayeux Tapestry (audio-guide with an extensive presentation by your guide beforehand). The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most famous pieces of medieval art. It is 70 metres long, and chronicles the legendary tale of the Norman conquest of England, when William the Conqueror invaded and defeated King Harold Godwinson. THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY IS CLOSED SINCE SEPT.1? 2025 UNTIL SPRING 2027. INSTEAD WE PROPOSE A MORE DETAILED VISIT OF CAEN OR THE CAEN MUSEUM OF NORMANDY IF YOU PREFER.

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.