METZ CATHEDRAL (1220 - 1522)
One of the tallest in France (42m-high vault). Its collection of stained-glass windows (13th - 21st century) is the larg-est in Europe (6,500 sq.m). These win-dows were created by artists like Val-entin Bousch, Marc Chagall, Jacques Villon, Roger Bissière and, more recently, Kimsooja.
Saint-Étienne's Cathedral.
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PLAN D'EAU LAKEWith its 480ha of gardens, Metz is one of the greenest cities in France. Its lake, laid out in the 1970s, is one of the locals’ most popular walks. They love to get together here with their family and friends for sport, picnics, to go boating or quite simply to relax…
Mettis lines A/B RÉPUBLIQUE bus stop, 5-min walk
The lake.
4 RAILWAY STATION (1905 - 1908)
An imposing building in the neo-Roman-esque style, Metz station was built dur-ing the German annexation. More than once elected the most beautiful station in France, it has waiting areas with some re-markably stylised friezes and bas-reliefs.
Mettis lines A/B GARE bus stop
Metz train station.
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CENTRE POMPIDOU- METZ (2010)
The Japanese architect Shigeru Ban (Pritz-ker 2014) and his French associate Jean de Gastines imagined it covered with a Chinese hat. The Centre Pompidou-Metz is a modern and contemporary art centre offering a series of exhibitions, perfor-mances, conferences and receptions. Closed on Tuesdays.centrepompidou-metz.fr
Mettis lines A/B Centre Pompidou-Metz bus stop
Centre Pompidou-Metz.
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SAINT-PIERRE-AUX- NONNAINS & TEMPLARS' CHAPEL
Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains' Church (4th century) is one of the oldest churches in France. Initially the palestra for Roman baths in the 4th century, it became a Ben-edictine abbey in the Middle Ages. Nearby is the Chapelle des Templiers which was built at the end of the 12th century. Open afternoons from Tuesday to Sunday, June to September. Closed on Mondays.citemusicale-metz.fr
Mettis lines A/B RÉPUBLIQUE bus stop
Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains.
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ARSENAL (19th century)
Built in the 19th century as a munitions depot, the building was restored by the architect Ricardo Bofill in 1989. Today, it houses a 1,300-seat concert hall, de-scribed by Mstislav Rostropovich at the time of its inauguration as having the “best acoustics in France”. Closed on Mondays.citemusicale-metz.fr
Mettis lines A/B REPUBLIQUE bus stop
Arsenal.
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PLACE DE LA COMÉDIE (18th century)
The Opéra-Théâtre (1738 - 1752), the oldest still in activity in France, and the Palais de l’Intendance (currently the Prefecture), were the only buildings located on this island in the 18th century. In 1904, the Temple Neuf was built in the Jar-din d’Amour, on the western tip of the island.
Summer garden on Place de la Comédie.
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PLACE SAINT-LOUIS (13th century)
Called Place de Change in the Middle Ages, its name was changed to Place Saint-Louis in the 18th century. This is where the medieval town’s fairs, markets and mystery plays were held. With its arcades, low roofs and the golden glow of the Jaumont stone, it is one of the locals’ favourite places for a night out.
Place Saint-Louis.
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PORTE DES ALLEMANDS AND CHEMIN DES CORPORATIONS (13th – 15th century)
A veritable fortress at the eastern en-trance to Metz, the Porte des Allemands today houses exhibitions. A path laid out along the ramparts allows you to discover the banks of the Seille and Moselle rivers. This walk is the best way to discover the town’s heritage while making the most of the surrounding nature. The Chemin des Corporations takes you back into the past with its rampart towers bearing the names of the trades of yesteryear. Closed on Mondays and every morning until 1pm.
Porte des Allemands.
8COUR D’OR MUSEUM
Situated on Sainte-Croix Hill, the birth-place of the city, the Museum is housed in an ensemble of buildings dating back to various periods: Roman baths, medieval mansion houses and a 17th-century ab-bey… The collections include Gallo-Roman archaeology, medieval art and fine art. Closed on Tuesdays.musee.metzmetropole.fr
Cour d’Or Museum.
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THE 10 ESSENTIALS
METZTOWN CENTRE STREET MAPIn the heart of Europe, at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers, Metz has always been an architectural laboratory. From the Gallo-Roman baths to the Cour d’Or Museum, from Place Saint-Louis to Sainte-Croix Hill, from the ensemble of 18th cen-tury French squares to the Imperial Quarter and the arrival of contemporary architecture with the Centre Pompidou-Metz and the Amphithéâtre district, Metz, capital of urban ecology, a UNESCO Creative City, can be explored easily on foot, by bike, on the little train or by boat...
SUGGESTIONSJEAN COCTEAU’S STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS IN ST MAXIMIN'S CHURCH (1962)
St Maximin's Church presents a strange mixture of styles: af-ter you’ve gone through the doorway in its baroque façade you’ll see a Gothic nave and a Romanesque
choir. The stained-glass windows are modern: they were based on sketches drawn by Jean Cocteau.
SAINT THÉRÈSE'S CHURCH (1954) Built according to the plans of the architect Roger-Henri Expert, this church is gloriously en-hanced by the stained-glass windows of the Mo-
selle artist Nicolas Untersteller (Grand Prix de Rome 1928).
FRAC LORRAINE Housed in a mansion whose origins date back to the 12th century, this space is dedicated to exhibitions and experimentation by new, contemporary talents. Closed on Mondays.
fraclorraine.org
MAISON DES TÊTES (1529)Mansion belonging to a goldsmith. There are five remarkable busts on its façade, the originals of which can be seen in
museums here and abroad (Cour d'Or in Metz and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (USA)).
VILLA DISTRICT An opulent district dating back to the German an-nexation whose villas were owned by town worthies, entrepreneurs and mer-
chants. A lovely walk along the banks of the Moselle Canal.
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INSPIRE METZ AGENCY TOURIST OFFICE2, place d’Armes-J.F. Blondel CS 80367 - 57007 Metz Cedex 1Phone: + 33 (0)3 87 39 00 00 Fax : + 33 (0)3 87 36 59 43 [email protected] www.tourisme-metz.com April to Sept. and Christmas Markets: open from Mon to Sat, 9am to 7pm, Sun and public holidays 10am to 4pm.October to March: open from Mon to Sat, 10am to 6pm, Sun and public holidays 10am to 4pm.Closed on 25th December and 1st January.
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TOURIST STREET MAP METZ MÉTROPOLE
STAYSStays for couples, with friends or your family, the agency Inspire Metz - Tourist Office proposes stays to discover Metz Métropole all year round. The essentials, themed, seasonal stays linked to major cultural, sports and cultural events… Go to www.tourisme-metz.com.
TOURS ON THE LITTLE TRAIN AND BY BOAT bateaux-gd-vacances.com metz-bateau-solaire.com lepetittraindemetz.com
LES TABLES DE RABELAISA GASTRONOMIC SIGNATURESince 2006, the “Tables de Rabelais” - a brand of the agency Inspire Metz - Tourist Office - has been bringing together restaurant owners, producers and catering professionals who cul-tivate their flavours, and have set their hearts on sharing the generous values of a certain French way of life.
METZ TOUR APPWith the Metz Tour app discover the essentials in Metz Métro-pole and in nearby Nancy, Luxembourg, Trier, Saarbrücken, Amnéville (museums, heritage, accommodation, restaurants, shopping, leisure, events, etc.), geolocalised, accessible 24/7, and no need for an Internet connection.Available from App Store and Google Play, in 7 languages.
HISTORY OF METZThe ‘Histoires de Metz’ app, developed by the City of Metz, proposes several tours and treasure hunts. It allows you to discover the town’s emblematic sites, as well as its famous or not-so-well-known characters, through the centuries, arts and cultures.Available from App Store and Google Play, in French.
THE WINES OF MOSELLE AOCTHE AUTHENTICITY OF THE TERROIR: THE GUARANTEE OF QUALITYIn the Metz Métropole area, 74 hectares of vineyards produce AOC wines, a prestige label obtained on 14 November 2011.Nineteen winemakers are members of the Moselle Winegrowers Union, all co-players in the winning of this AOC status, acquired in an exceptionally short period of time. They are all proud of the work accomplished and are engaged today in an individual and collective approach to enhance their wines, their vines and cellars, their villages and landscapes.They welcome the general public, visitors and wine-lovers with open arms on their estates for tasting sessions.Alcohol abuse is bad for your health. Drink in moderation.
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BY CAR2 major motorways:
A31 (Luxembourg/Lyons) A4 (Paris/Strasbourg)
Brussels - Metz: 2hr45minLuxembourg - Metz: 50minFrankfurt - Metz: 2hr40minStrasbourg - Metz: 1hr50min
BY PLANE Lorraine Airport (25min journey):
lorraineairport.com Luxembourg (45min journey):
lux-airport.lu Saarbrücken (1hr journey):
flughafen-saarbruecken.de
Set out to explore Metz, the Art & Tech City, to the tempo of its major cultural and sports events: Metz Mirabelle Marathon (which passes through the heart of the city!), Con-stellations de Metz, Mirabelle Plum Festival, Christmas and Saint Nicolas Markets, Saint Vincent de Metz Métropole,…
Absolute musts in Metz Métropole:- the Véloroute V50 bike trail, which takes you from the Luxembourg border to Lyons along the banks of the Moselle covering a distance of more than 700 kilometres;
- the 22-km long Roman aqueduct in Ars-sur-Moselle that supplied Metz with water;
- the 14th and 15th century fortified churches, a veritable defensive ring around Metz, that served as refuges from pillagers (Lessy, Scy-Chazelles, Vaux);
- the old winemakers’ villages with their steep-ly sloping little streets: Sainte-Ruffine, Jussy, Rozérieulles, Lessy, Scy-Chazelles… ;
- the many parks and gardens (Scy-Chazelles, the orchards of Laquenexy, Augny, Montigny-lès-Metz, Woippy, Vaux…) and the Mont St-Quentin.
Major events, theme-based tours and places to explore at www.tourisme-metz.com
CITY PASS Three-in-one basic offer: 1 admission to the Cour d’Or museum 1 admission to the Centre Pompidou-Metz 1 audioguided tour of Metz
+ reductions or additional commercial services (leisure, shows, tasting sessions and gastronomy).
GUIDED TOURSAll year round, the agency Inspire Metz - Tourist Office proposes guided tours accom-panied by a tourist guide to discover the un-missable sites and themed tours.Consult the timetable at www.tourisme-metz.com.
BY TRAIN Metz Railway Station, place du Général
de GaulleMetz-Paris: 82minMetz-Strasbourg: 45minMetz-Luxembourg: 50minMetz-Saarbrücken: 50min
Lorraine High-Speed Train station (57420 Louvigny)Trains to Nantes, Rennes, Rheims, Bordeaux, and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.
Airport / Lorraine High-Speed Train station / Metz station Shuttlestransdev-grandest.fr/contact/reservation/12
PUBLIC TRANSPORTBus lines serving the whole city, METTIS rapid bus service, bicycle hire, park&ride… Find out more at www.lemet.fr
PARK&RIDE Located in the immediate vicinity of a METTIS station, the Park&Ride car parks facilitate access to the town centre and all the other destinations in Metz Métropole. They allow you to park your vehicle free of charge and take LE MET’ bus network to get around the city.lemet.fr/parcs-relais
BY BICYCLEMetz Métropole has the "Territoire Vélo” tourist cycling label. Rent a bike and explore the town centre and the metropolitan area thanks to the nature cycle routes.Find out more at www.tourisme-metz.com, “Cyclotourisme” section.
SHOPPING Thanks to its 360,000 sq.m of retail spaces, Metz Métropole is the ideal destination for a
shopping expedition. With its large pedestrian area, the historical centre of Metz proposes major retail chains (French and international in-cluding two department stores) and independ-ent shops (concept-store, vintage boutiques …). The Muse shopping mall in Metz and the Waves mall in the ZAC d’Augny activity centre complete the city’s commercial offering.
MARKETSCome and sample the produce of the Lorraine terroir at the many markets in the Metz Métro-pole area. Themed and seasonal local produce markets: dates available at www.tourisme-metz.com.
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