To discover
Saint-Etienne Cathedrale (1220 – 1522)
One of the highest in France (42 m under the vaults). Its collection of stained glass windows (13th - 21st centuries) is the largest in Europe (6,500 m²). These windows bear the signatures of artists such as Valentin Bousch, Marc Chagall, Jacques Villon, Roger Bissière and, more recently, Kimsooja.
Centre Pompidou-Metz (2010)
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban (Pritzker 2014) and his French partner Jean de Gastines imagined it covered in a Chinese hat. The Centre Pompidou-Metz is a venue for contemporary art exhibitions, performances, conferences and receptions.
Cour d’Or Museum
Situated on the Sainte-Croix hill, the cradle of the town, the Museum is housed in a collection of buildings from different periods: Roman baths, medieval town houses, an 18th-century abbey, etc. This Museum of Architecture houses collections of Gallo-Roman archaeology, medieval art and fine art.
Metz central station (1905 – 1908)
An imposing neo-Romanesque building, Metz station was built during the German annexation. More than once voted France's most beautiful station, it features waiting areas with remarkably stylised friezes and bas-reliefs.
Place de la Comédie (XVIII century)
The Opéra-Théâtre (1738 - 1752), the oldest working theatre in France, and the Palais de l'Intendance (now the Préfecture), were the only buildings to dominate the island in the 18th century. In 1904, the Temple Neuf was built in the Jardin d'Amour, on the western tip of the island.
An imposing building by Oman, Metz station was built during the German annexation. More than once voted France's most beautiful station, it features waiting areas with remarkably stylised friezes and bas-reliefs.
Saint-Louis square (XIII century)
Place de Change in the Middle Ages, it was renamed Place Saint-Louis in the 18th century. It was here that the fairs, markets and mysteries of the medieval town were held. With its arcades, low roofs and the golden gleam of the Jaumont stone, it is one of Metz's favourite places to go out.
Porte des Allemands et Chemin des Corporations (XIIIème – XVème century)
A veritable fortress at the eastern entrance to Metz, the Porte des Allemands now hosts exhibitions. A walk along the ramparts allows you to discover the banks of the Seille and Moselle rivers. This walk is the best way to discover Metz's historic heritage while enjoying the natural surroundings.
