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Metz, located in the North East of France, about 330 kms away from the capital Paris and only one and a half hour by TGV, is a city open to urban ecology, to its heritage with architectural surroundings of the finest quality, to its economic environment, to New Information and Communication Technologies and to a dynamic cultural life.

Centre Pompidou-Metz, Saint-Etienne cathedral, marina, mirabelle plum festival, … everything you need for a great stay in Metz.

Centre Pompidou-Metz

The first decentralized satellite of a French museum, the Centre Pompidou-Metz is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture.

Designed as a unique experience and a place for discovering contemporary creativity in all its forms, the Centre Pompidou-Metz is a communal space where events are hosted all year round.

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Saint-Etienne cathedral

Saint-Etienne cathedral, with its nave 42 m high, is one of the tallest Gothic buildings in Europe, and its 6500 m² of stained glass windows (from the 13th to the 20th century including some by Chagall) earned it the nickname of “The Good Lord's Lantern”

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The Temple Neuf Its architecture is inspired by the Rhenish cathedrals of Speyer and Worms, which gives it a medieval look although it was built in the early 20th century. More information

	The opera-theatre This is the oldest working opera-theatre in France. Built between 1738 and 1752, its architecture is typical of the 18th century. The statues, depicting the muses and placed along the balustrade, were made by the local sculptor Charles Pêtre in 1858. More information
The station The centrepiece of the Nouvelle Ville was built in accordance with the wishes of Kaiser Wilhelm II in the early 20th century. Its dimensions were intended to allow easy transportation of goods and civilians, and facilitate the movement of troops, equipment and animals in a record time of 24 hours. All the cutting-edge techniques of the time were used in its making. More information

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