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1 Cathédrale St-Étienne
Religious buildings
place de la République F - 89100 Sens
This is the first of France's big cathedrals (1130-1168). The west façade presents a statue of Saint Etienne, at the pier of the central doorway. The façade in the Flamboyant style at north transept is magnificent, built between 1503 and 513 by Marti..
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2 Musée, Trésor et Palais Synodal
Museums and art
Parvis de la Cathédrale F - 89100 Sens
This group of museums is set in the old buildings of the old archbishopric and synodal palace with its beautiful shiny tiles restored by Viollet-le-Duc. The wings named Francis I and Henry II are dedicated to the history of Sens and the Sens people (..
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3 Poterne
Archaeological and historical sites
Bd du 14-Juillet F - 89100 Sens
One of the remains of the Roman wall.
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4 Quartier de l'église St-Pierre-le-Rond
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Rue de la République F - 89100 Sens
Rising on either side of the tower (1728), the facade of the church and that of the ancient Dieu hotel seem like a perfect match. The houses in the neighbouring streets maintain this feeling of harmony. Visit «Abraham's House» (16C) with its finely c..
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5 Grande-Rue
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Grande-Rue F - 89100 Sens
Market stalls are daily set up on the sidewalks of Grand Rue. The street is flanked by half-timbered houses carrying plaques describing what activities went on inside in the old days.
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6 Marché couvert
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Place de la République F - 89100 Sens
Located just across the town cathedral, this covered market features items produced in the second half of the 19C. See the metallic/brick architecture, exposed scaffolding and beautiful pinnacle roofs.
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7 Église St-Savinien
Religious buildings
137bis Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine F - 89100 Sens
Dates to the 11c and was built at the exact site of the town's first church. A basilica-style layout with no transept, with three slanted apses and a structured nave. On the outside, a charming church tower is highlighted by the building's sombre loo..
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8 Église St-Maurice
Religious buildings
Quai de l'Île d'Yonne F - 89100 Sens
This church was built on the island of Yonne in the second half of the 12c. Its signature style is the flat half-timbered chevet and asymmetrical roof with the slated spire.
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9 Moulin à tan
Nature and gardens
Rte d'Auxerre F - 89100 Sens
A 7-hectare park, the first section of the town's green belt project. It currently hosts a rose garden, an arboretum, a fenced area holding animals and a playground.

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