The Bayeux Tapestry remains on a fixed-term loan to the British Museum through July 2027 after its secure transfer from Normandy in July 2026—the first time the fragile 11th-century embroidery has left France in centuries. French and UK authorities finalized the agreement during President Macron’s 2025 state visit, explicitly tying the return to Bayeux museum renovations and a new dedicated building opening in late 2027. Contractual terms require reinstallation in France no later than early September 2027, with transport logistics mirroring the outbound operation’s climate-controlled, vibration-dampened protocols. Minor thread breaks noted after arrival have not altered the schedule, and both governments have reaffirmed the return commitment. Traders price the market around these binding diplomatic and conservation timelines rather than speculation over extensions or delays.