Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral, Sens

Name: Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral
Address: Sens, France

#5 among attractions in Sens

Memorial, Gothic architecture

Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral

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Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral, Sens

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The Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral is an early 13th century stained glass window in Sens Cathedral. Noted as a monument historique, it is five metres high by two metres wide. Its designer's name is unknown. Thomas Becket visited Sens twice during his exile from England - once in 1164 to meet Pope Alexander III and once in 1170 just before returning to England. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°11'53"N, 3°17'3"E

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Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sens Cathedral, Church of St. Pierre le Rond, Musées de Sens, Serres municipales de Sens.

~80 ftSW
Gothic icon with stained-glass windows
Sens Cathedral, Sens
1 min walk • Sens Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Sens in Burgundy, eastern France. The cathedral, dedicated to Saint Stephen, is the seat of the Archbishop of Sens. Sens was the first Cathedral to be built in the Gothic architectural style. The choir was begun between 1135 and 1140, shortly before Notre Dame de Paris.
~950 ftSW
Church
Church of St. Pierre le Rond, Sens
5 min walk • The church of St. Pierre le Rond is a Catholic church in Sens, Yonne, at 115 kilometers South West from Paris. It is dedicated to Saint Peter and is a church of the Archdiocese of Sens-Auxerre.
~200 ftS
Art museum, History museum, Museum
Musées de Sens, Sens
1 min walk • The Musées de Sens are situated in the former Archbishops' palace of the town of Sens in the French department of Yonne, in Burgundy.
0.9 miS
Botanical garden
Serres municipales de Sens, Sens
23 min walk • The Serres municipales de Sens are municipal greenhouses located in the Parc du Moulin à Tan at 28, Chemin de Babie, Sens, Yonne, Bourgogne, France. They are open every afternoon without charge.
~250 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Museum
Palais Synodal, Sens
2 min walk • The Synodal Palace is located in Sens in the Yonne in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It is a state property that was classified as a historical monument in 1862 and restored by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc.
~1300 ftNW
Church
Église Sainte-Mathie, Sens
7 min walk • The Sainte-Mathie church, until the 19th century Saint-Didier church, is a church located boulevard Maupeou in Sens, in the department of Yonne.
0.4 miW
Church
St. Maurice Church, Sens
11 min walk • The Saint-Maurice church is a Catholic church located in Sens, France, rue de l'Île d'Yonne. It depends on the archdiocese of Sens-Auxerre. It is only open a few days a year. But now masses are celebrated there every Saturday at 6:30 pm.
0.5 miE
Church
Église Saint-Savinien-le-Jeune, Sens
12 min walk • The church Saint-Savinien-le-Jeune de Sens is a church dedicated to Saint Savinien, located in Sens, in the Yonne department, in Burgundy. Former chapel of the convent of Penitents, it became a parish church in 1826.
0.7 miE
Church
Église Saint-Savinien, Sens
20 min walk • The Saint-Savinien basilica or Saint-Savinien-le-Vieux church is a religious building located on rue Alsace-Lorraine in Sens, honoring Saint Savinien, reputed to be the first bishop of Sens.
0.4 miS
Church
Église Saint-Preigts, Sens
10 min walk • The Saint-Pregts church is a Catholic church located in Sens, in the French department of Yonne in northern Burgundy, France. It is dedicated to Saint Priest.
~900 ftE
Church
Carmel, Sens
5 min walk • The Carmel of Sens was one of the first Carmelites to be founded in France on July 2, 1625. The convent is located 149 rue de la Résistance in Sens and is still inhabited by a community of Carmelites.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Sens Cathedral, Sens (1 min walk), Musées de Sens, Sens (1 min walk), Palais Synodal, Sens (2 min walk), Carmel, Sens (5 min walk).

How to get to Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Thomas Becket window in Sens Cathedral:

Bus

Grande Rue • Lines: 10 (6 min walk)
Garibaldi • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 3a, 3b (5 min walk)

Train

Sens (20 min walk)