Sens, France
Epona Hôtel Sens
Cathedral-view Burgundy townhouse
Cathedral-view Burgundy townhouse
The hotel is built like a modern townhouse around an open courtyard, looking across the rooftops toward Sens Cathedral.
What it’s good at
Listed
Contemporary Laurent Dray interiors lined with Burgundy stone and custom French woodwork.
Listed
Bistronomic Burgundy dining by chef Jérôme Fertel opposite the neo-renaissance town hall.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s hard to beat the location of Epona, which sits surrounded by many of the sights that make Sens worth a stop along the Burgundy wine route.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The neo-Renaissance town hall sits directly opposite, and Sens Cathedral is a two-minute walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms are finished in warm wood paneling and sandstone tile. Suites look directly across to Sens Cathedral.
At the table
Dinner at La Table d'Epona spills onto the courtyard patio, and Le Dionisens pours drinks at a slatted wood bar.
How it began
The hotel replaces a historic post house, rebuilt from scratch to recreate the original archway, blue shutters, and iron balconies.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.