

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
SensOpen


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