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The Sens Museums are moving gradually into the former Archbishop's Palace.
Here will be brought together the rich and varied collections of Sens' significant past and that of its region; until now they have been scattered around different sites owned by different bodies (State, Town of Sens, Archaeological Society).
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Opening times:
1 October to 31 May : Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
(by appointment for groups in the morning)
June and September : 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
July and August : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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It is already possible to visit the pre- and proto-history collections: Magdalenian camps at Marsangy,
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the Villethierry treasure of 847 Bronze Age jewels, gold coins from Gaul (globules à la croix (cells with crosses)) discovered at Saint-Denis-les-Sens during the A5 motorway construction work.
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Then follows the significant Gallo-Roman sculptures: steles, bas reliefs, the facade from the public baths, which are among the finest collections in Europe.
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In the former ceremonial arcade on the first floor, two 18th century works are there for you to discover: the bas reliefs from the Porte Dauphine erected in memory of the son of Louis XV and the Cathedral choir screen rebuilt in 1762.
The considerable L. and F. Marrey collection has been showing visitors its 19th and 20th works since July 2002 (Rodin bronzes, ornamental metalwork by R. Subes, ceramics by Mayodon, paintings by Boudin, Marquet, and others) and 16th and 17th Flemish and Dutch masterpieces (Brueghel, Grimer, Ter Borch, and others)
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The second floor exhibits a selection of paintings (Delorme, Vestier, Rochegrosse, etc.) and Napeoleonic memorabilia.
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The Sens Cathedral Treasure remains one of the richest in France, on a par with Sainte-Foy de Conques. It is particularly outstanding for its 15th century tapestries (Three Coronations, for example), its priceless ancient silks and fine examples of the goldsmith’s art (Sainte Coupe, Sainte Châsse, etc.).
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Access to the museums is under the Moses passage vaults in the Francis I wing.
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