Introducing Metz
Present-day capital of the Lorraine région, Metz (pronounced ‘mess’) is a dignified city with stately public squares, shaded riverside parks, a large university and a lively, pedestrians-only commercial centre. Quite a few of the city’s most impressive buildings date from the 48-year period when Metz was part of the German empire. The Gothic cathedral, with its stunning stained glass, is the most outstanding attraction; the city also has a truly excellent museum of antiquities and art.
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Last updated: Nov 4, 2008
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RE: Which place between Lyon and Luxembourg can you recommend?
by imbzy 04 August 2011
From that liist, I'd go for Dijon, Nanc y and Metz. The others don't seem that particulary special to me.
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RE: Which place between Lyon and Luxembourg can you recommend?
by happyindijon 04 August 2011
It depends on the size of the town and how much time you wish to stay. Langres, Chaumont and Toul are pretty small. and for one day I'd…
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Travel in Alsace, September 2011.
by ajcox67uk 21 July 2011
I will be in France from 3rd to 13th September and I'm looking to explore the Alsace region. On 5th September I will be going to Metz…
