BAYEUX CATHEDRAL
William used the Church's great authority to reinforce his power
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Site history
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.
Pratical information on the site
Address:
Cathédrale Notre Dame
14400 BAYEUX
Opening hours:
Open all year round