Église Saint-Maurice de Sens

Located on an island formed by the Yonne River, the Saint-Maurice Church features a flat chevet and vaults that underwent modifications in the 16th century.

The church served as the parish for fishermen and boatmen who transported wine barrels and wood convoys between Paris and Auxerre during medieval times.

The church contains a Renaissance high altar from Sens Cathedral with stone retables adorned with pilasters and decorated niches displaying biblical scenes.

The church opens on limited days throughout the year, with regular Saturday mass services held at 6:30 PM under the administration of Sens-Auxerre archdiocese.

The church's stained glass windows, destroyed during the 1940 bombings, were replaced with figurative designs set against azure blue backgrounds in the 1950s.

Location: Sens

Address: rue de l'île d'Yonne

GPS coordinates: 48.19780,3.27552

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01