Outgoing
Cathédrale Saint-Etienne de Sens 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
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Cathédrale Saint-Etienne de Sens 3
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Cathédrale Saint-Etienne de Sens

Sens

France's first Gothic cathedral set the blueprint for Canterbury and cathedrals across Europe. Inside you'll find soaring arches, stained glass spanning eight centuries, and a surprisingly grand scale for such a small town.

First Gothic cathedral
Revolutionary rib vaulting
12th-19th century stained glass
Thomas Becket exile site

Tips

🏛️treasury now at Museum of Sens next door
🎨don't miss the northern portal sculptures
🚗parking tough, easier to walk from town

Cathédrale Saint-Etienne de Sens

Pl. de la République, 89100 Sens, France