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British War Cemetery

in front of the Museum of the Battle of Normandy | (Musee Memorial de la Bataille de Normandie), Bayeux, France
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Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Bayeux
Type: Cemeteries
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Bath, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Having been to the American Cemetery and memorial at Courselles sur mer the day before this was very different, but equally if not more moving. The simplicity and scale of the cemetery and the fact each grave tells a story make this a breathtaking place and a place every British visitor to Bayeux must see.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

After a bit of extra walking via the station, we found the British and Commonwealth cemetery at Bayeux. It is beautifully maintained and set out around the main monuments. Each grave is marked with the serviceman's regimental emblem so it is easy to pick out those you are looking for. Immediately across the road is another memorial. At the right... More

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Northampton. UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I couldn't walk around here with my travel companions. I had to go off by myself and think about the brave men remebered here. Intersting to also see lost German soldiers.

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Nairn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I was taken here by Marion from the Bayeux Tourist Office on a private trip to Bayeux and this visit was very moving. In fact just opposite is another war cemetary for journalists from all over the world! Again very moving.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

definitely must to visit it! touching place.... worth seeing for everyone interested in WWII history

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Dover
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

So many brave young men. Felt so humbled by what we saw. Sadly we are losing even more brave young men now.

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Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Standing in a cemetery like this just humbles a person. The cemetery is very well kept, and a true sign of respect towards the people who died for our current freedom.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

For anyone doing the D-Day Beaches, and who has the wit and courtesy to remember the British and Canadian contribution to the landing will find this touching. Each gravestone (all crosses) has full details of the man buried there -- unlike the more abbreviated stones in the American Cemetery near Omaha Beach.

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Nottingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

How very sad to see the graves of all those who gave their lives for freedom...especially those marked "known only unto God".

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Hertford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Yet another well presented Cemetery cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. So sad that so many lives were lost to ensure our freedom will the World ever learn that conflict does not solve anything. RIP soldiers of the World

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