Located SE of Paris, the city of Sens is named for the Senones, the Gallic tribe who almost captured Rome in 390 BC but were thwarted by a flock of geese who woke the sleeping garrison. The Old Town, situated on the eastern (right) bank of the Yonne River, is contained within a ring of tree-lined boulevards built on the site of the old Roman walls and is dominated by the Cathedrale St-Etienne. Across from the cathedral are the wooden and iron halles, which house the weekly market. The railway station and industrial zone are located on the left bank.
Tourist OfficePlace Jean Jaures89100 SensPhone: 33 3 86 65 19 49Fax: 33 3 86 64 24 18