Metz Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Grand Est, France
About Metz
Due to its German heritage and military tradition, Metz has yet to earn much respect in the eyes of the French. Most of the criticism about Metz is clichéd and unwarranted; in fact, Strasbourg has stronger German heritage yet has been overwhelmingly embraced by the French and visitors alike. Metz and the rest of the region offer much to view of historical interest, as well as a well-rounded shopping scene, ranging from the low- to high-end and including a great Saturday farmers' market. This location has been inhabited from the days of early man, and was subsequently settled and fought over too many times to name. The first known permanent settlers in the area were a Celtic tribe known as the Mediomatrici. They found that the area was rich in resources, and supposed it easier to defend, as
Top Attractions in Metz
Explore the best things to see and do in Metz:
- ★Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains
- ★Cathedrale St-Etienne
- ★Centre Pompidou-Metz
- ★Covered Market
- ★La Maison de Verlaine à Metz
- ★Musée de la Cour d'Or
- ★Opera-Théâtre
- ★Place d'Armes
Where to Eat in Metz
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brasserie du Parking
- 🍴Casa Ricci
- 🍴Chez Baptiste
- 🍴Chez Moi
- 🍴Crêperie Le Saint Malo
- 🍴L'artisan Pizzaiolo
Metz Travel Guide Sections
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