Bayeux War Cemetery and Memorial

The Bayeux War Cemetery and Memorial is a solemn and beautifully maintained site just outside the city center. It is the largest Commonwealth war cemetery from World War II in France, containing the graves of over 4,600 servicemen, mostly from the United Kingdom, but also from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other Allied nations. The cemetery is set amidst manicured lawns and rows of white headstones, each engraved with the soldier's name, rank, and emblem. At the entrance stands the Bayeux Memorial, a stone structure bearing the names of more than 1,800 Commonwealth servicemen who died in the Normandy campaign and have no known grave. The site serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Visitors often leave flowers or pay their respects in quiet reflection. The cemetery is located near the Bayeux Cathedral and is easily combined with other D-Day sites in the area.

Don't miss

• Rows of over 4,600 white headstones in a peaceful setting
• The Bayeux Memorial listing names of the missing
• Graves of soldiers from various Commonwealth nations
• The Cross of Sacrifice and Stone of Remembrance
• Nearby location to the Bayeux Cathedral and city center

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Bayeux War Cemetery and Memorial

Cheapest way inHistoric Bayeux Daily Group City Tour In English 2 hrs (Apr-Sept)5★ · 246 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →Best full dayNormandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux4.9★ · 2,403 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$163 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleNormandy World War II Private 2 Hours Sidecar Tour From Bayeux5★ · 25 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$160 per personSee dates →