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.
A 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.
B Hôtel Saint-Livier
The oldest civil building of the picturesque city of Metz dates back to the 12th century.
C Maison des Têtes
Renaissance-style house on Rue En Fournirue featuring a facade decorated with numerous sculpted heads.
Hôtel de la Bulette
Gothic-style civil building located on Place Sainte-Croix in the heart of the historic old town.
E Hôtel de Malte
Medieval residence on the Sainte-Croix hill, formerly owned by the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
F Palais du Gouverneur
Neo-Flemish residence built between 1902 and 1905 to serve as a military command center during the German annexation.
Collégiale Saint-Sauveur
Historic site of a former collegiate church, representing the city's medieval religious architecture.
Maison Natale de Verlaine
The 19th-century birthplace of the famous French poet Paul Verlaine, located near the Palais de Justice.
I Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains
The basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains in Metz, France, is one of the oldest churches in Europe.
J Synagogue
Neo-Romanesque synagogue built between 1847 and 1850 to serve the local Jewish community.
K Église Sainte-Ségolène
Gothic church located on the highest point of the city center, featuring a 13th-century structure and a 19th-century facade.
L Église Saint-Maximin
Roman Catholic church notable for its modern stained-glass windows designed by Jean Cocteau in the 1960s.
M Basilique Saint-Vincent
Former abbey church built between the 13th and 18th centuries, showcasing a blend of Gothic and Classical architectural styles.
N Grange des Antonistes
14th-century medieval warehouse that originally served as part of the Commandery of Saint Anthony.
O Grenier de Chèvremont
Imposing municipal granary built in 1457, featuring distinctive defensive crenellations.
P Hospice Saint-Nicolas
The oldest hospital in Metz, with building components dating from the 11th through the 19th centuries.
Q École Chanteclair-Debussy
Former German primary school built in the early 20th century, located on Boulevard Paixhans.
Chapelle Saint-Genest
Former Catholic chapel situated on the slopes of the historic Sainte-Croix hill.
Hôtel de Gournay
Historic private mansion in the city center, representing noble civil architecture from the medieval period.
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