Caen vs. Bayeux in January

I will be in Normandy the end of January, arriving on the Ferry from the UK...landing near Caen. I will be there four days.

My plans are to visit the beaches and I am wondering if I should stay in Bayeux or Caen. (I have my eye on staying at the Kyriad Caen Center because the price is right.) Caen seems larger, but many recommend Bayeux. Which city has the best restaurants? And are the restaurants open in January?

I have been advised that in January it may be difficult to find a tour of the beaches. Suggestions?

Tim

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Caen is a fairly prosperous university town with good infrastructure. Therefore you will find plenty of places to eat, near and even in the Chateau, particularly Rue de Vaugueux, serving the local business and student population. A 1* Michelin restaurant (Le Pressoir) is about 1 mile from Kyriad. The excellent Twisto tram service will get you around town if you want to venture a little further. If you go to the Memorial (%26quot;Peace%26quot; Museum) the restaurant there is also good and not expensive. The only down side of Caen is that it is not a particularly attractive tourist destination, with a lot of post-war construction, but safe and clean.

Bayeux is definitely more attractive. Restaurants will still be open - this is France - but your choice will be more limited as their core business is seasonal.

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Thank you very much for this. I%26#39;ll probably stay in Bayeux.

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Bayeux is much more compact, easier to get in and out by car, and much more pleasant to walk around. You will find enough restaurants for a 4 day stay in the city or within a few miles (Arromanches, Port-en-Bessin, Sully).

For tours, you can email the tour companies in Bayeux - you%26#39;ll find recommendations on this forum.

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