Place to visit
Musées de Sens, France: what it is and when to go
Musées de Sens is an archaeological museum in Place de la Sens in France. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological museum in Place de la Sens · Museums and art
- Where
- France · Rue des Déportés et de la Résistance 135, 89100, Sens
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 90 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ville-sens.fr
- Run by
- Ville de Sens
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 48.19748, 3.28418
What it is and where
Musées de Sens is an archaeological museum in Place de la Sens in France. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sens, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 391 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.19748, 3.28418; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Ville de Sens
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Musées de Sens is March to October.
- JanPossible8:34
- FebPossible9:58
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:59
- JunBest time15:50
- JulBest time15:29
- AugBest time14:07
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:57
- DecPossible8:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sens CathedralCathedral located in Yonne, in France68 m
- Sens market hallMarket177 m
- carmel of SensCarmel located in Yonne, in France271 m
- Pigeonnier Saint JosephHistory1.1 km
- Domaine des SénonsWinery2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Museums and art
- Louvre: art and archeology museum in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Bayeux Tapestry: embroidered wall-hanging art depicting the Norman invasion of England
- Centre Pompidou: national cultural center of contemporary art in Paris, France
- Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art: museum of Contemporary art in France
Every France place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Musées de Sens?
It is an archaeological museum in Place de la Sens in France. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Musées de Sens?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09.
How do you get to Musées de Sens?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 90 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sens Cathedral, Sens market hall, carmel of Sens. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Sens11 places to see in and around Sens, France: Sens Cathedral, Musées de Sens, Abbaye de la Cour-Notre-Dame. Best time: March to October.
- Museums and art564 places for museums and art in France, from Louvre to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Musées de Sens on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.