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Bayeux boasts a rich history dating back to the 1st Century BC, made famous by the Bayeux Tapestry, an embroidery illustrating the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Visitors can see this 70-meter tapestry displayed at the Bayeux Museum. The town was also the first French city liberated from Nazi control during the D-Day invasion. Guests can explore the intricacies of Bayeux's old town, which is complemented by the gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.