Some more stuff we did in Bayeux:
4. The Bayeux Tapestry. One of Mr. Derrick's favorites, Craig has been waiting to see the tapestry since 1986. Okay, it's only a tapestry, but it is really long and impressive. You see the actual tapestry (behind glass), we used the self-guided audio guide method, which works well. Obviously you aren't allowed to take pictures inside. And yes, it does depict King Harold getting an arrow in the eye.
5. The Public Gardens. The crowning glory is a weeping beech of unknown species (apparently two species grafted together). The tree is officially listed as a "natural monument" and as a "remarkable tree of France." It's become so large that the city built support towers with cables running down to hold up the branches. There is also a cactus greenhouse, some nice flower beds, and signs explaining the trees around the walking path.6. Ice cream! Maybe it doesn't deserve its own paragraph, but Normandy is a dairy region. If you're ever in Bayeux, there is an ice cream place across from the tourist office that's excellent.
7. Things we didn't do that we should have. There is a chocolatier in town, but we didn't get the chance to check it out. There's a shop and tours of the factory available, but the timing never seemed to work. There is also an art gallery - you can buy a 3-pass ticket for the WWII museum, the art gallery, and the Tapestry museum, but we ended up seeing two.
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