Location: Sens
Top Things to do in Sens
What to do and see in Sens, France: The Best Places and Tips
Sens in France, from Europe region, is best know for Historic Sites. Discover best things to do in Sens with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Sens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
This 12th-century structure, famous as the marriage site of Louis IX in 1234, is the oldest of the magnificent Gothic cathedrals in France.
Reviewed By GCW56 - Lorient, France
A beautiful Cathedral with some fine windows, especially those above the Becket monument. Architecturally important, this is a less visited Cathedral, but merits close attention. This was one of the most powerful cathedrals in christendom. Admire the internal window in the chancel. You'll find it again in the palace if you list, and you should, the museum.
A beautiful history Cathedral in a lovely town.
2. Parc du Moulin a Tan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Anne-Christine - Stockholm, Sweden
Hidden garden/park in the edge of Sens located in residential area. Lots of families there. Area for picnic available, large playground for playing football, frisby and other games.
Many trees around so it is easy to find a bench in the shadow. Some animals such as duck, swan, pig, goat, donkey.
Suits families with small kids as well as teenager if you are looking for a nice area to play ball games.
Really nice park/garden in Sens.
Ice cream sales available in summer.
Free entry.
Parking available just outside the garden.
3. Musees de Sens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By wmcca - Stevens Point, Wisconsin
OK, Sens has 27,000 people and this is a smashingly good museum. Many of the Gallo-Roman objects were discovered on site. It is housed in the Archbishop's house. That alone makes it worth the price of admission.
The art work includes two Brueghels and has some modern art too. A small collection most of which is housed in the attic. You get to see all the beams holding the roof up and the massive tenon pins holding them in place.
And there is the Cathedral Treasury. Really you could build a few people out of all the Saints' bones they have.
Down side: for a country that found and decoded the Rosetta Stone...didn't they learn anything? How about a second language or three? The Rosetta stone did. And how abut labeling everything. Are they being modest, these artifacts are good. Tell me what they are, where they came from,and when they were used. This is a common complaint of mine and not directed solely at this museum.
For pity sake they show you the official Cathedral list of relics, in Latin as written in the 12 century, but can they map the display room?? And use a more common living language?
Spend 3 hours.
wayne iNFR
4. Office de Tourisme de Sens et du Senonais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Located in the northern part of Burgundy, our destination will give you the keys to the treasuries of historical Burgundy. Come to discover a remarkable heritage, including the Saint Stephen Cathedral, the first gothic one, the synodal palace as well as the parks and Gardens, one of them being classified "Jardin Remarquable". Using our good tips to know where to stay, to eat and leisure ideas you will be able to manage and book your trip very easily. Whether a family, a couple, between friends or alone, don't wait to come and discover Sens! SERVICES OFFERED • Group guided tours, Reservations only • Rental of audio guides • Bike rental • Library corner / boutique • Internet connection • Ticket office (shows, AJA football matches .....) • Lodging Reservations • Photocopies • Golf tokens (Golf course of the Senonais area)
Reviewed By debsteroonie - orlando fl
Unfortunately the Office was closed for several days before the Christmas Market on 19 and 20 December. We had printed a map of the city so it was no real problem. According to the website they sell a museum pass and a map for the Cathedrale. We survived without.
5. Le Marche couvert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Sylviane D - Paris, France
Avec ses vitraux colorés et tous les étals de produits régionaux de très grande qualité, la halle de Sens est un vrai bonheur.
On y trouve tout ce que l'on peut désirer.
6. Palais Synodal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Serving as the seat of the ecclesiastical court, this structure was built by Gautier Cornut, archbishop of Direction, sometime between 1230 and 1240.
Reviewed By Comonvoudra - Paris, France
Le palais synodal de Sens est l'ancien palais épiscopal: il se trouve à côté de la cathédrale. Il renferme des objets relatifs à l'histoire de Sens, notamment la statue du comte de Perraut offerte par Henri IV. A visiter.
7. Maison d'Abraham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
