Tapestry Museum/Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux

For Art History majors or Medieval buffs, visiting the home of Bayeux tapestries is a no brainer, but others may take some more convincing. The wait to enter the dimly lit room housing approximately 225-foot long woven masterpiece can feel like an eternity. But, after one close-up look at the vivid colors of yarn, the expressions of emotion and the detail through which the story is depicted, the visit is immediately worth it. Rent the accompanying audio guide as it ensures visitors follow the tapestry’s story about William the Conquerer at a suitably educational, but still entertaining pace.