Saint-Étienne Cathedral and the Synodal Palace
Built from the middle of the 12th century, Sens Cathedral astonishes with its ancient stained glass and soaring nave. Right next door, the Synodal Palace and its glazed tiles house a remarkable cathedral treasury, including Thomas Becket’s liturgical textiles. Visiting these history-charged places together sets the tone of a slightly different date, both calm and curious.
Covered market and Place de la République
At the heart of the city, the beautiful Baltard-style halls of Sens covered market welcome producers several days a week. Chablis cheeses, cured meats, confits, honeys: enough to put together a foodie basket for two. The neighbouring Place de la République, lively, is ideal for sitting on a terrace after shopping, letting the conversation breathe and savouring the moment.
Yonne river banks and gentle wandering
The town is crossed by the Yonne, whose developed quays invite a stroll. A little further on, the locks, water bodies and parks offer good excuses to head out during the week or at the weekend. On Lyad, members from Sens share their walks and favourite restaurants; it is up to you to find someone to stretch the day by the water with.
Date ideas
- Sens Cathedral
- Synodal Palace
- Place de la République
- Sens covered market
- Yonne river banks
- Sens museums
- Rue de la République
