Musées de Sens

Musée de Sens

The reliquary casket in Sens museum
Location of the Musée de Sens within Burgundy region
Established 1985
Location

Place de la Cathédrale

89100 Sens

Coordinates 48°11′52″N 3°17′04″E / 48.1976609°N 3.2845606520174°E / 48.1976609; 3.2845606520174
Type Archaeological museum
Visitors

17,354 (2003)

18,915 (2004)

28,514 (2005)

29,114 (2006)

33,305 (2007)[1]

Website Le site des musées de Bourgogne

The Musées de Sens are situated in the former Archbishops' palace of the town of Sens in the French department of Yonne, in Burgundy. Founded in the mid-nineteenth century, the museum now houses a rich collection of objects and works from all periods and brings together the collections of the Sens Archaeological Society, donations (including that of the family Marrey) and Treasury of Sens Cathedral.


Opening times

October to May
June to September + school holidays

References

  1. Veille Info Tourisme, consulté le 1er juillet 2010


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