Ancient architecture, the calm of old streets, and the spirit of medieval France welcome guests in Sens, one of the oldest cities in Burgundy. Here, on the banks of the Yonne River, you can take a leisurely stroll along cozy boulevards while admiring the majestic Saint-Étienne Cathedral — one of the first Gothic churches in France, which inspired the architects of the famous Notre-Dame de Paris. Sens enchants with its atmosphere of slow provincial charm, where history can be felt in every stone. Roman legions once passed through this town, and in the Middle Ages, it was a resting place for French kings. Visitors can enjoy markets with local cheeses and wines, stroll through parks, visit the Weaving Museum, and in summer, experience festivals and fairs that take place right in the main squares.

Ancient architecture, the calm of old streets, and the spirit of medieval France welcome guests in Sens, one of the oldest cities in Burgundy. Here, on the banks of the Yonne River, you can take a leisurely stroll along cozy boulevards while admiring the majestic Saint-Étienne Cathedral — one of the first Gothic churches in France, which inspired the architects of the famous Notre-Dame de Paris. Sens enchants with its atmosphere of slow provincial charm, where history can be felt in every stone. Roman legions once passed through this town, and in the Middle Ages, it was a resting place for French kings. Visitors can enjoy markets with local cheeses and wines, stroll through parks, visit the Weaving Museum, and in summer, experience festivals and fairs that take place right in the main squares.

the capital of France, on the Seine River; population 2,203,817 (2006). Paris was held by the Romans, who called it Lutetia, and by the Franks, and was established as the capital in 987 under Hugh Capet. It was organized into three parts—the Île de la Cité (an island in the Seine), the Right Bank, and the Left Bank—during the reign of Philippe-Auguste 1180–1223. The city's neoclassical architecture dates from the modernization of the Napoleonic era, which continued under Napoleon III, when the bridges and boulevards of the modern city were built.

the capital of France, on the Seine River; population 2,203,817 (2006). Paris was held by the Romans, who called it Lutetia, and by the Franks, and was established as the capital in 987 under Hugh Capet. It was organized into three parts—the Île de la Cité (an island in the Seine), the Right Bank, and the Left Bank—during the reign of Philippe-Auguste 1180–1223. The city's neoclassical architecture dates from the modernization of the Napoleonic era, which continued under Napoleon III, when the bridges and boulevards of the modern city were built.

the capital of France, on the Seine River; population 2,203,817 (2006). Paris was held by the Romans, who called it Lutetia, and by the Franks, and was established as the capital in 987 under Hugh Capet. It was organized into three parts—the Île de la Cité (an island in the Seine), the Right Bank, and the Left Bank—during the reign of Philippe-Auguste 1180–1223. The city's neoclassical architecture dates from the modernization of the Napoleonic era, which continued under Napoleon III, when the bridges and boulevards of the modern city were built.