历经近千年历史沉淀的著名艺术品——贝叶挂毯（Bayeux Tapestry），于周五深夜通过非公开路线从法国运抵伦敦并进入大英博物馆 [1]。此次出借行动是英国与法国高层外交互动的重要组成部分，旨在共享欧洲共同的历史叙事并促进双边关系 [1]。该展览将于9月10日正式拉开帷幕，直至2027年7月结束，展期约为一年 [1]。
作为交换条件，大英博物馆将把苏顿胡宝藏（Sutton Hoo Hoard）等文物借予法国诺曼底博物馆展出 [1]。此次出借决定是在法国总统马克龙于2025年7月对英国进行国事访问期间宣布的 [1]。挂毯抵达首日，大英博物馆发售门票约 10 万张 [1]。
After nearly a millennium of separation, the famous Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London via a clandestine transport and entered the British Museum late on Friday evening [1]. This historic artifact, which depicts the history of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will be exhibited at the museum until July 2027 for approximately one year [1]. The loan agreement was announced during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Britain in July 2025 as part of high-level diplomatic exchanges between France and the UK aimed at sharing European historical narratives and fostering bilateral relations [1]. To facilitate this exchange, the British Museum has lent other artifacts, including items from the Sutton Hoo Treasure, to the Musée de Normandie in Normandy [1]. Demand for the exhibition was immediate, with approximately 100,000 tickets sold on the first day of sales [1]. The tapestry will remain at the museum until July 2027.