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Metz

City · Grand Est, 🇫🇷 France
Population 122,572
Area 42 km²
Time zone Europe/Paris
Official website metz.fr
Metz

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Metz Unmissables

Metz showcases over two thousand years of history through its diverse architecture. The city features the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, which boasts one of the highest Gothic naves in the world and extensive stained glass. Medieval fortifications like the Porte des Allemands stand alongside Romanesque remnants at Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains, one of Europe's oldest churches. The urban landscape includes 18th-century landmarks like the Opéra-Théâtre and early 20th-century German imperial architecture, such as the Palais du Gouverneur.

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Metz Heritage Sites

Metz boasts a diverse architectural legacy spanning two millennia. This selection features the 13th-century Gothic Saint-Étienne Cathedral, known for its vast collection of stained glass, and the 4th-century Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains, one of Europe's oldest churches. The list also includes medieval municipal granaries, Renaissance-style residences like the Maison des Têtes, and the early 20th-century Palais du Gouverneur, reflecting the city's strategic evolution through French and German history.

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Metz Religious Heritage

Metz's religious landscape spans nearly two millennia, from the 4th-century Roman origins of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains to the Gothic grandeur of Saint-Étienne Cathedral, which boasts the largest expanse of stained glass in the world. The collection includes the unique octagonal Templar Chapel, the Protestant Temple Neuf situated on an island in the Moselle, and Saint-Maximin, featuring modern windows by Jean Cocteau. These sites reflect the city's complex history at the crossroads of French and German architectural traditions.

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Ruins and Castles

Metz preserves a significant array of medieval military architecture, most notably the 13th-century Porte des Allemands, a fortified bridge-castle spanning the Seille river. This collection features various remnants of the city's defensive walls, including the 15th-century circular Tour Camoufle and the crenelated Grenier de Chèvremont. Visitors can explore various defensive towers and the ruins of the Église Saint-Livier, illustrating the city's evolution from a Roman stronghold to a heavily fortified medieval power.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -9°–11°
  • -1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -8°–13°
  • 0° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -4°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -2°–22°
  • 4° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 9° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–30°
  • 12° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 10°–32°
  • 14° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 10°–34°
  • 14° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 5°–29°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 7° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -3°–15°
  • 3° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -7°–11°
  • 0° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+33
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Tours & Activities

Metz Cathedral
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Germans' Gate
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Temple Neuf

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