Novotel Bayeux  

In the leafy heart of Bayeux, Normandy — a short walk from the historic centre and about 1 km from the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Close to the landing beaches and nearby draws like the Bayeux Botanical Garden, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Bayeux British War Cemetery and Baron Gerard Museum. A family-friendly base with free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging stations.

A 4-star stay set inside a large, enclosed garden with a terrace that looks over the pool. The hotel has 77 air-conditioned rooms, including 52 family rooms, all with memory-foam beds and LCD/LED TVs; bathrooms come with bathtubs and hair dryers. Rooms are warmly decorated and vary by category. Elevator access makes the place easy to navigate.

Take a dip in indoor and outdoor pools or flop on the terrace and soak up the garden views. There’s a fitness center, arcade/game room, library and gift shop. Practical perks include complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self-parking, 6 EV charging stations, laundry and dry-cleaning services. Relaxed, garden-side mornings and poolside afternoons are standard.

Four to five fully equipped meeting and conference rooms (about 130 m²/1,399 sq ft of event space) plus a computer station. Complimentary wireless internet, express check-in/check-out and meeting-ready facilities make it easy to run seminars or private functions.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with regional breakfast specialties and bistro-style cuisine. There’s also a bar/lounge for drinks and limited-hour room service when you want to eat in.