Sens is a historic city that was once owned by archbishops. Many valuable monuments have been preserved here, including the monumental, Gothic cathedral of St. Stephen.
Established in the Middle Ages, the Archbishopric of Sens played a supreme role for the lands of Gaul and the western part of Germany. The city was of great administrative importance, but it was also a center of culture and science. In the first half of the 12th century, the construction of the Cathedral of St. Stephen. It was one of the first great Gothic cathedrals built in France. To this day, it delights with its facade, harmony and magnificent stained glass windows. Right next to it, there is the Archbishop's Palace, which houses a museum presenting collections from the history of the city from the Gallo-Roman times to the present day.
A big attraction of Sens are the former archbishop's gardens, including an orangery, flower gardens, ponds, meadows, an orchard and the surrounding groves.
