La Porte des Allemands, Metz
Sorry, this time you don’t pronounce the ‘t’ in Metz. But no
worries, many French people don’t even know it either. With its proximity to
Germany and Luxembourg, Metz offers an interesting mix between a strong
Germanic culture and Romance influence. There are many things you should see if
you are in town. Take the TGV (French speed train) from Paris and make it all
the way east in just 1h30min! As soon as you will step in the train station
also called the Imperial Station Palace, you will be impressed by its facade. Take
the time to visit the Saint-Stephen Cathedral with the largest expanse of
stained-glass windows in the world, or the Basilica of
Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains, one of the oldest churches in the world. One of the
last bridge castles in France is located in Metz. It is called the German’s Gate (la Porte des Allemands). If
you are not in the mood for visiting old buildings, chill in the numerous public
gardens thanks to which Metz gained its nickname of the Green City. Don’t
hesitate to visit the Centre Pompidou-Metz, a branch of the Parisian Pompidou
arts center. Jump in the train, we won't go far away next week!
View on Metz historic center from the Centre Pompidou-Metz
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