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Sens

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Sens

Sens sits on the route: 10 minutes from Gron, 51km from Forêt de Fontainebleau.

Sens is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 28,700, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sens sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sens to your route.

About Sens

Sens (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃s] ) is a commune in the Yonne department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France, 120 km southeast from Paris. Sens is a sub-prefecture and the second largest city of the department, the eighth largest in the region. It is crossed by the Yonne and the Vanne, which empties

Read more into the Yonne here. As of 2023, the municipality had 27,106 inhabitants. Its inhabitants are called les Sénonais in French. The city was rewarded with the distinction of Grand Prix et quatre fleurs in 2007 at Concours des villes et villages fleuris.

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Where is Sens located?

Sens is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.1974 latitude, 3.2833 longitude.

What is the population of Sens?

Sens has a population of approximately 28,700 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
28,700
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.1974, 3.2833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Sens

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Provins

A perfectly preserved medieval walled town of ramparts and tithe barns, staging knightly tournaments.

40 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Château de Fontainebleau

A vast royal palace southeast of Paris that served as a residence for French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III.

49 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Forêt de Fontainebleau

A vast forest of sandstone outcrops, the birthplace of bouldering and a favourite plein-air escape.

51 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

The Baroque masterpiece that inspired Versailles, with candlelit evenings illuminating Le Nôtre's gardens.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sens.

Saint-Clément

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 3,016

Saint-Martin-du-Tertre

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,492

Maillot

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,156

Paron

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 4,543

Gron

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,232

Malay-le-Grand

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,609

Soucy

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,415

Véron

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,724

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