Le Lion d’Or is the Bayeux townhouse choice, and the most convenient base in this guide for the old town and the D-Day tours that leave from the centre. It stands at 71 rue Saint-Jean in the middle of Bayeux, and the hotel group describes it as a four-star hotel-restaurant with 34 rooms and suites, two of them adapted for guests with reduced mobility. The restaurant, La Table du Lion, serves fusion cuisine under chef Thomas Busnoult, and a lounge and bar are open every day. There is a garden and terrace, parking and a garage, and a charging station for electric cars. Rates run from around one hundred euros a night. It suits couples, history lovers and families who want to walk to the cathedral, restaurants and the meeting point for tours.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the centre of Bayeux on rue Saint-Jean, so the cathedral, the old streets and the restaurants are within a short walk, and Place du Québec, where several D-Day tours depart, is in the town. Bayeux has a railway station with trains to Caen and Paris, and the landing beaches are a short drive away, so many guests combine a car-free stay with a guided tour. The hotel has parking and a garage for those who drive.
The rooms
34 rooms and suites, with air conditioning, free wifi, a hairdryer, an iron and an ironing table among the listed equipment. The size and style vary, so describe your needs when you reserve, and ask about quieter rooms facing the garden if you are sensitive to street noise. Two rooms are adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
Who it suits
Couples, history lovers and families who want a central base with a good restaurant, and visitors who value walking out of the door to the old town. It is more traditional than modern, and some may prefer a newer building.
Good to know
The hotel closes every year from 1 to 14 August. Breakfast is served as a buffet that guests praise for its choice, though the hotel's own page does not detail it. There is 24-hour reception, concierge and room service, and pets are allowed.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant La Table du Lion
- ✓Lounge and bar open daily
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Parking and garage
- ✓Electric car charging station
- ✓24-hour reception and concierge
- ✓Air conditioning and free wifi
- ✓Pets allowed
Good questions
Is Le Lion d’Or in the centre of Bayeux?+
Yes, it is at 71 rue Saint-Jean in the middle of town. The cathedral and restaurants are a short walk away.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking and a garage, plus a charging station for electric cars. Ask when you reserve if you need a space.
When does the hotel close?+
It closes every year from 1 to 14 August. It is open the rest of the year according to the hotel group.
