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This delicatessen, a stone's throw from the cathedral, showcases local and artisanal products. Sens beer, spices, Yonne chocolate, artisanal oils, but also terrines and sweets. Without forgetting the "Sénonettes", delicious hazelnut flaky sweets! The decoration is superb and contributes to the pleasure of the visit. In short, "Rose et Léon" is typically the shop where you enter without any idea in mind and where you come out in awe thanks to the quality of the advice and all the beautiful discoveries that you could make!

We come here first for the smell, the scent of roasted coffee that titillates us. And for the discovery! More than 15 coffees and 80 teas, enough to stimulate the desires of all coffee lovers! During our visit, we also let our eyes wander in this warm boutique, with a little corner to test the delicious products on the spot. At Co Thé Café, you will also find Miot jams, Bonnat chocolate bars and a nice offer of home-made biscuits. Without forgetting boxes, teapots and cups. A nice address.

Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Pascal Caffet, from Troy, has about fifteen shops in France and around the world, as far away as Tokyo and Milan. In Burgundy, apart from Nevers, it is in Sens that he has chosen to settle, near the covered market. Here, the specialty is praline! You can find it in the chocolates of course, but also in the pastry creations that make your mouth water at first sight: Manakara, Syracuse, Moscow and Montreal in particular for the iced desserts... We love it! And know that you can also order on the website.

Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Olivier Vidal offers his delights near the cathedral. The store features all the chocolatier's specialities, already present in Auxerre (opposite the Cadet Roussel statue). You'll love the chocolate, of course, but you'll also love the praline brioches, macaroons and spreads. And let's not forget the absolutely delicious ice creams. Or the pastries, always of the finest quality. A true paradise for the most demanding gourmets! An excellent address.

Established in Véron since 1929, nougat-maker and confectioner Maurice Hu also has a store in Sens, opposite the covered market. Here you'll find everything that has made his reputation: nougats, lollipops, berlingots, marshmallows, pralines, fine wafers, cookies... Everything here is made in the purest tradition. And it's all 100% local. You can even wrap your treats in pretty boxes bearing the city's logo! It's impossible to resist this address, which is 100% nostalgia, and therefore 100% pleasure! And don't forget to check out Véron's attractive Wednesday clearance sales.

The reputation of Sénon's beers extends beyond the borders of the département. Founded in 1996, this craft brewery markets its brands "Thomas Becket" (the authentic ones), "Alesia" (the organic ones), and "Burgundia" (the original ones). In 2023, the highly qualitative "Héritage" was added. Or when the hops of Sençon invite whisky! In 2022, the brewery won no less than 7 medals at the Concours général de Paris and the Concours général de Lyon. Tours are also available.

Here, we succumb to the freshness and finesse of the chocolate creations; we love the house specialities such as the "Rochers de Sens" (small caramelized almonds in chocolate), and the "Brennus". A tribute to the famous Gallic people of the Senons who took Rome in 329 B.C., but above all a fantastic hazelnut praline puff pastry. Breads and pastries are at the top too, as are the various pastries. There is no doubt about it, the quality is there, and has been for many years already. Because the Gaufillier Bakery is an institution in Sens.

For many years now, Francis Patrat has been delighting his customers with his sweet treats: very gourmet pastries, fine and tasty chocolates, and artisanal ice creams on the menu of this pretty pastry-chocolate shop located in the Grande Rue of Sens, a few steps from the banks of the Yonne. Also noteworthy: a catering service for your receptions with friends or family, and an online store that allows you to order, even from a distance. A beautiful address.

Based on the Ile d'Yonne since its creation just 30 years ago, Le Marché des Vins offers a wide range of proprietary wines from Yonne and Burgundy, as well as other French regions. In addition to the must-haves, these specialists have also unearthed some fine finds. There's also a great range of spirits, including rums and sakes from all over the world. Tastings, gift boxes, cellar building, advice and wine search: this is an address not to be missed, just a stone's throw from the SNCF train station.

A grocery store indeed, but not like the others. At the Epicerie du Marché, you will be welcomed in a very nice setting to offer you organic, local and/or fair trade products. And without packaging. Objectives: zero waste and the preservation of the planet, of course! In addition to food, cosmetics or cleaning products, we also like kitchen accessories or pretty isothermal water bottles. Good gift ideas, by the way!

Founded in 1996 in the heart of Provence, Oliviers & Co has been so successful that other stores are springing up all over France. Set up in Sens in September 2023, it offers the very best in olive oils, sourced from carefully selected, demanding producers. A sustainable approach that anchors the brand, and applies to vinegars, delicatessen products, aperitif preparations and sweet treats such as Provençal nougat and spreads. When the Mediterranean sets up shop right next to Senon's cathedral, the sun is guaranteed to shine!

For many years, the Auberge de la Vanne has been a favorite of the Sénonais community. Recently, owner Olivier Klein handed the business over to his daughter Audrey. Awarded the title of best sommelier for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region by Gault & Millau in 2020, she now offers an extensive wine cellar. As for the room overlooking the Vanne river, it can now be used to enjoy a glass of wine with a board. Oenology courses are also available.

Since 1974, Germinal has been offering an alternative way of life. Organic food, you will find everything you need here: from groceries to dairy products, from delicatessen to bakery. We like products that you can't find elsewhere: agar agar, almond puree, a very good alternative to butter for pastries. And then there are the cleaning and beauty products, some of which are very reasonably priced. We like all the more that the name makes a nice reference to French literature and gives a nice spirit!

Every morning in Sens's superb covered market, Mickael Gauthier's boutique offers top-quality meats and charcuterie. These are obviously artisanal products, such as the excellent tripe and beef from the Limousin region. Everything comes from French sources, and above all from Mickael Gauthier's great expertise. A craftsman like no other. His products regularly win awards. His boudin, for example.

This oyster bar and fishmonger offers an innovative concept in Sens. Here, you can buy your fish, always fresh of course, but you can also sit down in a modern setting to enjoy a seafood platter, oysters, and every lunchtime a menu with starter, vegetables and dessert, and of course a choice of fish on display! The prices are quite affordable and well worth the trip. Extremely fresh, high-quality produce. And regular entertainment, depending on what's available. Not to be missed.

In the Grande Rue, the roaster Morgane Peuziat roasts by hand the coffees she has carefully selected for their subtle flavours. You will also appreciate the delicacy of the Christine Dattner and "Tea Forté" teas, 100% organic, offered for tasting, but also for sale in bulk and in pyramids. To complete the offer, Morgane proposes chocolates and designer sweets as well as objects and utensils related to these drinks. With plenty of gift ideas to bring back. A nice place to sit down too, and enjoy the tea room.