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Musées de Sens

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Musée de Sens
The reliquary casket in Sens museum
Musées de Sens is located in Burgundy
Musées de Sens
Location of the Musée de Sens within Burgundy region
Established1985
Location135, rue Déportés et de la Résistance
89100 Sens
Coordinates48°11′52″N 3°17′04″E / 48.1976609°N 3.2845606520174°E / 48.1976609; 3.2845606520174
TypeArchaeological museum
Visitors17,354 (2003)
18,915 (2004)
28,514 (2005)
29,114 (2006)
33,305 (2007)[1]
WebsiteLe site des musées de Bourgogne

The Musées de Sens are situated in the former Archbishops' palace of the town of Sens in the French department of Yonne, in Burgundy. Founded in the mid-nineteenth century, the museum now houses a rich collection of objects and works from all periods and brings together the collections of the Sens Archaeological Society, donations (including that of the family Marrey) and Treasury of Sens Cathedral.

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  1. ^ Veille Info Tourisme Archived 2010-03-14 at the Wayback Machine, consulté le 1er juillet 2010