Metz

Heritage sites in Metz

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.

Metz Heritage Sites — Map

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Metz Cathedral

Metz Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Metz, the seat of the bishops of Metz. It is dedicated to Saint Stephen.

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Hôtel Saint-Livier

The oldest civil building of the picturesque city of Metz dates back to the 12th century.

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Maison des Têtes

Renaissance-style house on Rue En Fournirue featuring a facade decorated with numerous sculpted heads.

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Hôtel de la Bulette

Gothic-style civil building located on Place Sainte-Croix in the heart of the historic old town.

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Hôtel de Malte

Medieval residence on the Sainte-Croix hill, formerly owned by the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.

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Palais du Gouverneur

Neo-Flemish residence built between 1902 and 1905 to serve as a military command center during the German annexation.

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Collégiale Saint-Sauveur

Historic site of a former collegiate church, representing the city's medieval religious architecture.

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Maison Natale de Verlaine

The 19th-century birthplace of the famous French poet Paul Verlaine, located near the Palais de Justice.

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Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains

The basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains in Metz, France, is one of the oldest churches in Europe.

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Synagogue

Neo-Romanesque synagogue built between 1847 and 1850 to serve the local Jewish community.

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Église Sainte-Ségolène

Gothic church located on the highest point of the city center, featuring a 13th-century structure and a 19th-century facade.

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Église Saint-Maximin

Roman Catholic church notable for its modern stained-glass windows designed by Jean Cocteau in the 1960s.

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Basilique Saint-Vincent

Former abbey church built between the 13th and 18th centuries, showcasing a blend of Gothic and Classical architectural styles.

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Grange des Antonistes

14th-century medieval warehouse that originally served as part of the Commandery of Saint Anthony.

Diligent / Public domain

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Grenier de Chèvremont

Imposing municipal granary built in 1457, featuring distinctive defensive crenellations.

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Hospice Saint-Nicolas

The oldest hospital in Metz, with building components dating from the 11th through the 19th centuries.

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École Chanteclair-Debussy

Former German primary school built in the early 20th century, located on Boulevard Paixhans.

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Chapelle Saint-Genest

Former Catholic chapel situated on the slopes of the historic Sainte-Croix hill.

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Hôtel de Gournay

Historic private mansion in the city center, representing noble civil architecture from the medieval period.

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