Travel Guide to Metz, France

Metz is an ancient town situated in the eastern part of the country. The city has a rich history that started over three thousand years ago. Modern Mets is a major industrial center, which attracts visitors by elegant nature landscapes and a relaxed atmosphere that is favorable for undisturbed rest.

St. Etienne Cathedral built in the gothic style is one of the main attractions of Metz. This is also one of the largest religious buildings in France. Near the central square of the town is located the Museum of Art and History, which halls exhibit numerous items that tell about most significant moments in the history of Mets.

The city is located in close proximity to the Moselle River. If you cross the river, you will get to the picturesque Saulx Island. The majority of houses on the island were built in the 18th century.

On daytime the city is ideal for walks and sightseeing; at night it is almost unrecognizable as Metz turns into a mysterious and unknown place. The reason for this is in the fact that all houses in the town are faced with a kind of iridescent stone that has a rainbow color in the light of lanterns. Boutiques and malls on central streets stay open until late in the evening. You will also find here French restaurants and bars. One of the traditional dishes that you will be offered in any restaurant of the town is the dessert made of mirabella. This fruit was bred by local selectionists from ordinary plums, and you will never find this fruit anywhere else.

If you come to this resort in summer, you will be able to enjoy the splendor of local parks that become the location of numerous concerts on evenings. Each park is decorated with beautiful dancing fountains that calm down and magnetize people, making them watch fountains for hours.