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
  • Monday, Thursday, Friday from 14.00 to 18.00
  • Wednesday, Saturday Sunday from 10.00 to 12 noon and from 14.00 to 18.00
June to September + school holidays
  • Wednesday to Monday from 10.00 to 12 noon and 14.00 to 18.00

References

  1. Veille Info Tourisme Archived 2010-03-14 at the Wayback Machine., consulté le 1er juillet 2010


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